South Korean company "Samsung" was able to achieve tremendous success through the release of a line of devices "Galaxy". More specifically, the highlights were seen in the sales of models such as S2 and S3. In five months, the second model was sold around the world in the amount of twenty million pieces. The total circulation exceeded sixty million. Impressive, isn't it? Well, what awaited the follower - the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 smartphone? Today we have to talk about him.
Quick Specs
Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500, the price of which was more than ten thousand Russian rubles, received a five-inch screen, a good camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels, an eight-core processor, two gigabytes of RAM and a battery with a capacity of 2600 milliamps -hours. unexpectedthe disadvantage was the presence of an operating system of the Android family of only version 4.2.
Exterior
Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 16GB is made in the classic monoblock form factor. Bright changes compared to previous models, we will not see. This is still the same appearance that Galaxy S3 or Note 2 had. And in general, many other devices are similar to this flagship in appearance. Should a potential buyer be offended that he pays such money for the lack of "chips" in the exterior? Maybe yes. Nevertheless, the device diverges really cheerfully, and no one pays much attention to the fact that the design is literally roughly copied.
Weight and dimensions
Earlier, many believed that compared to the same Galaxy S3 model, the dimensions of the device would increase, as the screen diagonal would increase. However, it turned out that the device, on the contrary, became thinner. With its 130 grams, the smartphone reaches a height of 136.6 millimeters, and a width and thickness of 69.8 and 7.9 mm, respectively. All characteristics have improved, including the battery, and this must be taken into account when talking about weight and size characteristics. We can say a big thank you to the Koreans for going through a number of parameters, making the phone more powerful, but the weight and size characteristics did not worsen, but even changed for the better.
Cons
What are the disadvantages? Oh Samsung Galaxy S4GT-I9500 16GB cannot boast of good materials. This shortcoming becomes an event that brings into the picture, if not harmony, then at least a strict balance. How many Samsungs have been struggling with this problem - the problem of plastic, and somehow they can’t come up with a way to resolve the shortcoming. At the same time, complaining about the unreliability of the design will not work. Here we have not ordinary plastic, but polycarbonate. This allows you to bend the cover without visible consequences (of course, if you are not particularly zealous). By the way, its coverage has undergone a number of qualitative changes. Among them is the masking of emerging scratches with the help of special patterns. The coating is applied in such a way that it rubs off as slowly as possible. On the side there is a metal, at first glance, edging. It's actually not metal, but plastic. Here it is easy to scratch, unfortunately.
Colours and build quality
From the very beginning, the device was produced in two colors. It is dark gray and white. Of course, the traditional dark gray color looks more presentable. However, it's all about taste. A little later, the manufacturer promised to launch other color schemes on the market, about five pieces. And here each user will have the right to decide which color to choose for him. There are no complaints about the build quality of the smartphone. The back cover of the device adjoins to it very densely. Despite this, removing it is quite simple.
Controls, ports, sockets
Galaxy S4 GT-I9500, the firmware for which was released shortly after the debut of the device, is equipped with a missed events indicator, which is located on the top, above the screen, on the front side. If you have missed calls or messages, it will flash blue. The central key is made mechanical, and the side elements are touch-sensitive. On the side face, on the left side, you can find a paired key, which is designed to adjust the volume. It is medium in hardness. It is quite convenient to use during a conversation. On the opposite side, there is a button for blocking. On the top end there is an infrared port and a wired headphone jack. There is also a second microphone, and the first one is located on the bottom end. There is also a MicroUSB connector on the bottom.
Screen
In this model, we expect a five-inch (or rather, 4, 99-inch) display with a matrix type SuperAMOLED. The screen resolution is 1920 by 1080 pixels. The density is 441 dots per inch. Many tend to think that screens with such a matrix have excessive brightness, which leads to the display of unnatural colors. However, this is not quite true. In the case of the subject of our today's review, the buyer himself can configure the display options that are best suited for him. In this area, the South Korean developer, in general, offers users the most flexible customization.
Work offline
Galaxy C4 has a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2600 milliamp-hours. Compared to its predecessor, this parameter has been improved by five thousand units. But the energy consumption of the screen has largely decreased. In theory, we should have received more uptime due to these two changes. But we did not take into account the processor. Here we add numerous additional functions, sometimes absolutely unnecessary and crazy. Thus, battery life remains virtually unchanged.
Communications
Bluetooth works stably both when transferring files (by the way, it is carried out at speeds up to 24 Mbps) and when connecting wireless headsets. In the USB connection mode, we are expecting some minor changes. Developers have banned simultaneous work with USB and bluetooth. With a wired connection, the device continues to charge. GSM networks use the EDGE standard for data transmission. The work of the Wi-Fi module does not cause claims. Separately, the Koreans should be praised for the built-in NFC module.
Conclusion and reviews
What do the buyers of this device say? If you have had experience with the S3 model, then the novelty is unlikely to surprise you with anything. But she won't disappoint. Buyers will receive special emotions only from a bright design when buying a device with an appropriate color scheme. Users note that one of the advantages was small dimensions compared to its predecessor with improved performance. If in previous models the Koreans focused on technical characteristics, this time they decided to change their line of behavior and singled out the chips of the device.
Are they needed? far fromalways. Especially those that are built into the software. Not every buyer, judging by the reviews, liked them. But they load the memory and drain the battery. Does it make sense then? Absolutely none. At least positive. The resolution of the camera has increased and the quality of the photos has become even better compared to the previous model. Although many people take it as a standard. As a result, we get that nothing special S4 stands out from its predecessor. Yes, the performance has improved, but not enough to throw the previous device into the oven and run headlong for a new one. Take, for example, the same battery. Let's see if the Korean company can successfully continue the line.
