Samsung Galaxy S4 (Black Mist) Price: Rs.40299
Key Features
- 5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED Touchscreen with 441 ppi
- Full HD (1080p) Recording and Playback Support
- Samsung Adapt Display; Samsung Adapt Sound; and Auto Adjust Touch Sensitivity
- Octa Core (1.6 GHz Quad + 1.2 GHz Quad) Processor
- Android v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
- Samsung Smart Scroll; Samsung Smart Pause; Air Gesture and Air View Support
- Dual Shot; Sound and Shot; Drama Shot; Eraser and Dual Recording Support
- NFC Support
- Group Play; Story Album; S Translator and Optical Reader Support
A flagship mobile that is designed to revolutionize the way smartphones are used in everyday life, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is not simply smart, it is technology that changes lives. The S4, touted to be a life companion, operates on the Android v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system and employs a first-of-its-kind, super powerfulOcta Core processor, comprising of 1.6 Ghz Quad and 1.2 Ghz Quad processors, backed by 2 GB RAM and boasts of PowerVR SGX graphics for performance, speed and functionality which are literally off the charts.
A smartphone that is there for you, the Galaxy S4 lets life unfold in front of your eyes on the 5 inch capacitive super AMOLED touch screen with a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a color depth of 16 M for unmatched clarity.
Photo and Video Features
Capture moments to engrave on the pages of your life with the 13 megapixel primary camera with LED flash and the 2 megapixel secondary camera. Taking photography to the next level, the Dual Shot and Sound & Shot features on the device lets you click simultaneous pictures on both cameras allowing the photographer to be in the frame as well and capture sound that can help you relive the photo exactly as it was taken any time, every time.
Tell stories better with a burst of photos of a moving object merged seamlessly into one dynamic picture with the Drama Shot capabilities of the Galaxy S4 which is also equipped with the Eraser feature that automatically removes unnecessary people who get captured in the frame. The S4 records crystal clear videos infull HD 1080 p with Dual Recording support, technology that the world has never seen before, which allows you to use both cameras simultaneously. Also, the phone lets you create albums with the Story Album feature and organize photos according to specific events, customize them to your liking and savor the moments and memories better.
Pump up the party music with Group Play that allows you to connect multiple Galaxy S4s wirelessly to play games and share media.
Connectivity Features
The tower of Babel won’t seem so confusing anymore with the S Translator that can translate any language making you a citizen of the world. Incredibly wide and surprisingly slim, the Samsung Galaxy S4 takes connecting with people to a whole new level with ChatON that lets you share your screen with friends or family for a more intimate chatting experience. The device comes with GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivitywhich can be used to tether the phone along with a microUSB, bluetooth and NFC support as well.
Samsung’s signature Air View allows you to view the contents of files and apps in preview mode without you having to open each folder individually while Air Gesture makes it so much easier to perform a variety of functions without ever having to even touch the screen.
Life is simpler with the Samsung Galaxy S4; revolutionizing the way you take care of yourself, the Galaxy S4 comes equipped with S Health that monitors your workouts, daily intake and weight levels in comparison with various charts and tracks your comfort level based on temperature and humidity to help you keep a constant check on where your health is headed.
Intelligence is its middle name; the Galaxy S4 is armed with Adapt Display and Adapt Sound that automatically optimizes its display and volume to suit you best. It also adjusts touch sensitivity to ensure that, regardless of whether you are using bare hands or gloved ones, the touchscreen remains sensitive to your needs.
A 2600 mAh battery juices the S4 that has a 16 GB internal memory which can be extended up to 64 GBwith a microSD card.
Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S4 (Black Mist)
| GENERAL FEATURES | |
|---|---|
| In Sales Package | Data Cable, Battery, Headset, Handset, Charger |
| Form | Bar |
| SIM | Single SIM, GSM |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive |
| Business Features | Document Viewer, Pushmail (Active Sync) |
| Call Features | Loudspeaker |
| Handset Color | Black Mist |
| PLATFORM | |
|---|---|
| Operating Freq | GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100 |
| OS | Android v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz Quad + 1.2 GHz Quad |
| Graphics | PowerVR SGX |
| DISPLAY | |
|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5 Inches |
| Resolution | Full HD, 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
| Color | 16 M |
| CAMERA | |
|---|---|
| Primary Camera | Yes, 13 Megapixel |
| Secondary Camera | Yes, 2 Megapixel |
| Flash | LED |
| Video Recording | Yes, 1920 x 1080, 30 fps |
| HD Recording | HD, Full HD |
| Other Camera Features | Auto Focus, Flash, Zero Shutter Lag, BIS, Dual Shot, Dual Recording, Sound and Shot, Drama Shot, Story Album, 360 Photo, Animated Photo, Eraser, Night, Best Photo, Best Face, Beauty Face, HDR (High Dynamic Range), Panorama, Sports, Image Editor |
| DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Size | 69.8x136.6x7.9 mm |
| Weight | 130 g |
| BATTERY | |
|---|---|
| Type | 2600 mAh |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | |
|---|---|
| Internal | 16 GB |
| Expandable Memory | microSD, upto 64 GB |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY | |
|---|---|
| Internet Features | |
| Preinstalled Browser | Android, Chrome |
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes, 42 Mbps HSPA |
| Wifi | Yes, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| USB Connectivity | Yes, micro USB, v2 |
| Tethering | Wi-fi Hotspot |
| Navigation Technology | A-GPS, GLONASS, with Google Maps |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4, Supported Profiles (LE) |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| MULTIMEDIA | |
|---|---|
| Music Player | Yes, Supports AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, apt-X, WMA, OGG, AC-3, AMR-NB/WB, MP3, FLAC |
| Video Player | Yes, Supports DivX, DivX3.11, H.264, H.263, WMV7/8, HEVC, MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, VP8, Full HD |
| OTHER FEATURES | |
|---|---|
| SAR Value | At the Head - 0.724 W/Kg |
| Call Memory | Yes |
| SMS Memory | Yes |
| Phone Book Memory | Yes |
| Sensors | Gyro, Barometer, Accelerometer, RGB light, Temperature and Humidity, Gesture, Proximity, Geomagnetic |
| Additional Features | Group Play: Share Music, Share Picture, Share Document, Play Games, S Translator, Optical Reader, Samsung Smart Scroll, Samsung Smart Pause, Air Gesture, Air View, S Travel (Trip Advisor), S Voice Drive, S Health, Samsung Adapt Display, Samsung Adapt Sound, Auto Adjust Touch Sensitivity (Glove Friendly), Safety Assistance, Samsung Link, Screen Mirroring, Samsung KNOX (B2B only), Samsung Hub, IR LED (Remote Control), MHL 2.0, Home Sync |
| Important Apps | ChatON, Samsung WatchON, Samsung Kies, Kies Air, YouTube, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude, Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads, Voice Search |
| WARRANTY | |
|---|---|
| 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories | |
Most Helpful Reviews: Showing 1-5 of 205 reviews
Most Feature Rich SUPERphone
Even if the S4 is made of plastic, it feels premium in hand. Since its a premium device no one is going to throw it on the ground. So far as the accidental drops are concerned, the phone can easily sustain those drops. So why to worry about plastic body?
The stock video player is simple but it supports all free formats including the Matroska i.e. .MKV format.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PROCESSOR & BATTERY LIFE:
S4 has 8 core processor as a combination of 1.6GHz(primary) & 1.2GHz(secondary) quad core processors. By default only primary processor is used & secondary processor is used only when it's needed unlike our traditional laptop/desktop processors which work all the time even if not needed. Therefore the battery life is also conserved.
Pros:
World's fastest & only 8 core processor phone.
Innovative & feature rich.
Can work as a TV/DVR remote (Because of Infrared Sensors).
Fantastic Camera.
It supports both GPS(By USA) & GLONASS (By Russia).
Simultaneous video recording with both front & rear cameras.
Outstanding bench mark scores: Better than any other smartphone in the world.
Battery (2600mAH): Even 3 cell battery of 10.1 mini laptop is around 2400mAH.
Cons:
Smart Stay/Smart Scroll wont work wearing spectacles.
Display Brightness: Yes, display is Super AMOLED with 441ppi but not bright as compared to hTc one/S2/S3(even S2 has Super AMOLED 'Plus' display).
No FM Radio.
No Wireless Charging as of now.
Too Many features will confuse few users.
Only 8.89 GB of user accessible phone memory.
New Features of S4:
Smart Pause/Smart Scroll:
S4 senses when you look at the screen or away from it, automatically scrolls up and down websites and pauses & resumes videos.
Air View/Air Gesture:
You can simply move your hand to accept or reject calls, change music tracks, browse the web and your photos without touching the phone.
Group Play:
You can play multi-player games with other S4 users.
Sound & Shot feature:
You can capture up to 9 seconds of audio while capturing a picture to make it interesting.
Turn Over To Mute:
If someone is calling you and you don’t wish that the phone should ring then just turn over your device, ringer bell of your phone will be automatically muted.
SAR Value (Specific Absorption Rate max should be 1.6W/Kg. by FCC): 0.54 W/Kg.
(Better than all other non-Samsung phones)
Other Notable Features:
Tilt to Enlarge the image, Pop-Up play, S-Voice Drive, Drama shot, S-Health, Temperature and Humidity sensors, S-Translate etc.
Other Android Alternatives:
Xperia Z- Water & Dust proof but has average camera & back cover made of Glass.
hTc One-Solid Build but has Non-user removable battery.
Nexus 4-Affordable & has “stock” version of Android 4.2.2 JB but without memory expansion slot.
LG Optimus G-Nicely priced but has LG's long time familiar boxy body.
Buy your phone carefully because it's a device you'll keep 24X7 with you.
Honest review from a previous HTC user
I bought this after lot of brain storming. Wanted to buy the HTC one or the Sony Xperia Z, simply because I thought Samsung mobile have a bad build quality. Checked the Xperia Z and was it disappointing, screen is good but not up to the mark, sharp edges and some small niggles. The HTC one was as good as the S4, but the things that let me choose the S4 were the horrible After sales service and the non removable battery and non expandable memory. So I ordered the S4 and got it in good time from Flipkart.
Now how do I feel about the S4,
1. The UI is not as god as the Sense from HTC, but it is still easy to use.
2. The screen is just awesome, you really got to see it to know what I am saying.
3. Battery life is decent, gives about 10 hrs of usage.
4. Sound is good, the stock headphones are decent, but using a better set of ear plugs helps.
5. The phone has so many features that I had to read the manual for the first time in my life.
6. Build quality is not cheap, yes its plastic, but looks good and feels good.
7. The phones is so light you forget its in your pocket.
8. The camera is just brilliant, haven't done extensive testing, but the initial pics were just gorgeous.
All in all very happy with the S4. I previously had 2 HTC phones, so coming from the HTC to a Samsung I have to agree " I have moved to the Dark Side!!!"[for good].
PS: All the negative reviews are from Samsung haters, and most are not even certified buyers, so just ignore them. Go to a store check the phone and then buy.
Dont Be Fooled by These Comments !!
Actually This phone is not that much a plastic crap as these fools thinks. Most of them are not genuine users but only members of others brands which
prevalence their own product and make this product look like a crap to dazzle those peoples who doesn't know not much about these devices specially like old citizens ....
Actually this product is lord of other phones currently .
it contains Exynos 1.6 ghz cortex A15 + 1.2 cortex A7 quad cores which unified to make a octacore processor which is a beast up-to-date slightly better than QUALCOMM's best snapdragon 600 which is use in devices like HTC ONE and even its little brother S4's US version ( SGH-i337 or GTi9505)for various carriers like sprint,at&t,verizon is also more faster than any devices in the market having whooping frequency of quad core 1.9GHz.....while next HTC ONE has quad core 1.7 ghz version only ....
SO don't be fooled by these peoples if you need performance you can choose this wonder blindly iam not that much SAMSUNG fan but this is real deal or either needs a better beats audio sound experience than should go for HTC ONE or either with Fabulous water proof design than go for sony xperia Z but in comparison of benchmarks this phone is the best which surpasses its rivals far away ...like few devices in comparison
Samsung GT-I9500 4,072
LG F240L(optimus g pro) 3,395
Asus PadFone Infinity 3,292
HTC One 3,271
So these benchmarks concludes us that S4 is a Formula 1 of smartphones.. but also Many fools thinks that HTC ONE (1.7ghz) has more CPU frequency than s4(1.6ghz).. DUDE!! S4 is a octacore!! in which each A15 cores produces 1.6ghz as it is a quad core thats 1.6*4 + each A7 cores produces 1.2 ghz thats 1.2*4 whereas HTC ONE's SNAPDRAGON 600 produces only 1.7 ghz that 1.7*4 only. "SO for these fools A single core 3ghz processor is the fastest one" thats only reason why S4 rules above benchmarks charts!!
Also reason for plastic build to satisfy high demands of this phone having nice hold & its dent free as good as aluminium body.
FACT: plastic costs 5$/kg whereas aluminium costs 3$/kg so it is not that much plastic crap .....
Bloody beast S4.. Losers, pls don't post here..
Hi all. First of all, let me tell you that 85% of people who are posting comment here have never ever purchased or even seen the phone in real. Either they are referring websites reviews (which are obviously not fromm GSMarena or Cnet) or they are being paid for this. Today, I've purchased S4 from Gurgaon @ Samsung showroom @Rs 41500 and got flipcover for 1600.
First of all, when I saw the screen, I could not believe my eyes. Is it really possible for any phone to create such display. You can go to any showroom and compare S4 with Xperia Z or HTC One and S4 easily beats them. Touch is awsum, UI has sexy looks, transition among pages and panes is butter smooooooth, Smart stay, smart scroll works like a charm, camera auto focuses in no time, video quality will make you breathless, still pics are veryy good, almost ZERO shutter lag... phewww...
I can write about this phone for hours.. But you'll have to experience it to understand. If anyone can afford it, he should buy it...
Those who are crying for the build quality, HTC one is definetly better but S4 does look premium with its metal framing and plastic back cover is not bad at all.. Why can't ppl understand that to make a phone light and handy, polycarbonate is not a bad option. It is tooooo easy to hold and use with one hand..
My godddd.. I am in love with this phone..
This review was written for Samsung Galaxy S4
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Galaxy S4 is what a "Smartphone" should be. It offers innovation, design, Excellence at a very reasonable price. People who feel it is not worth it, people who think that this phone is no good should really think if they are fit enough to be using 'Smartphones' because those people dont know what innovation means. Specially, people who have not used the phone yet should shut their mouths and first use this phone to know what it is all about.
