Samsung has long earned credibility among buyers and even has its loyal fans. In the line there are many models of a wide variety of equipment. Smartphones of this well-known company are especially popular. In this article, we will consider one of the most common models today - "Samsung Galaxy C4", the technical characteristics of which are still of interest to many, despite the fact that the phone is not a novelty of the season.
Appearance
It is the design of the device that is a highly controversial topic. After the release of the model on the world markets, there were many complaints against the Korean manufacturing company about the appearance of the device. The thing is that visually the novelty is practically no different from its predecessor. In fact, this is one of the main problems of the entire series of Samsung smartphones. There is no design at all, all products are made in the same style, as if the manufacturer deliberately seeks to depersonalize their models. The characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy S4 phone, in terms of external design, are in many ways similar to all descriptions of the design of devices from the company. The flagship has simple, streamlined on all sides, uncomplicated forms. The device is as smooth as a sea pebble. Its plastic case and gloss, so unloved by users due to constant scratches, do not deter from acquiring it. It is surprising that even despite such a faceless design, the Samsung Galaxy S4 (whose technical characteristics cover all the shortcomings of the body) is in the top of the best-selling models in the world. Cunning Korean manufacturers understand as well as you and me that appearance is far from the most important factor when choosing a phone. The company candidly states that it is not going to change its strategy in the near future. However, perhaps this should have been done, especially with such production capacities. Compared to its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S4, which has largely identical specifications, slightly less rounded corners, a slightly wider bezel and a different flash placement. The dimensions and weight of the device remained unchanged. Materials can be attributed to innovations: fashionable polycarbonate has replaced ordinary plastic. This is good news as there is a possibility that the new case will be more scratch resistant.
Ease of use
The keys and connectors of the model remained in place. The side frame framing the display has slightly decreased, which made it possible to fit the Samsung Galaxy S4 into the same dimensions.characteristics of a larger screen. This, of course, is commendable, because the large screen will appeal to everyone, but the huge size confuses many. The fact that the back cover remains removable is also pleasing, that is, the user has the opportunity to independently replace the battery, insert a SIM card without additional devices, etc. Initially, the phone came out in two colors (black and white), a little later, colored cases appeared, which allows everyone to choose a gadget in their favorite colors.
Screen
Once on the path, Koreans always follow it. The new "Samsung Galaxy S4" (screen characteristic 1920x1080 pixels) is equipped with a Super AMOLED display. Diagonal - 126 mm., full HD resolution and more than 441 pixels - pixel density, really pleased customers. In general, the screen is quite good, the brightness is enough, wide viewing angles are definitely a plus, the smallest elements on the display are clearly drawn. The screen is sensitive to touch. "Samsung Galaxy S4", the characteristics of which are discussed in this article, has another interesting feature - the ability to control the sensor with gloves. This is very convenient, especially considering the harsh Russian winters.
Camera
Let's note right away that the experience of creating cameras, accumulated by the Korean company over the years, has not been wasted. The new smartphone received a good camera. Of course, this applies directly to the algorithm itself.photo processing, because Samsung's Exmor R (camera module) was developed by Sony. A matrix with BSI backlight and a resolution of 13 megapixels is used. There is also a front camera, aimed, as a rule, at creating self-portraits and video calls (its resolution is 2 megapixels). The manufacturer promises users the possibility of simultaneous shooting from both cameras. An interesting addition will be software that can compose and process the received materials, creating entire stories, accompanied by an audio track. There is no dedicated photo button on the case, but this is not required, because you can release the shutter with the volume key. In general, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is equipped with a fairly high-quality camera. Characteristics in numbers for many does not carry any practical information, so you can view photos taken by the flagship on the street and indoors.
Performance
The hardware platform of the smartphone is based on the most powerful SoC Exynos 5410 Octa. It includes 2 quad-core processors (ARM Cortex - A15 with a frequency of 1.9 GHz and ARM Cortex - A7 with reduced frequencies of 1.2 GHz.). The use case proposed by the company is obvious: under a serious load, the first one is used, and for tasks that do not require significant computing power, energy-efficient ones replace the top cores. As for image processing, here "Samsung Galaxy S4" (characteristic of graphics, as alreadydecent) is supported by a dedicated PowerVR SGX 544MP3 graphics core.
Work offline
The flagship is equipped with a removable battery, which can be extremely necessary, for example, in situations with a swollen battery (which sometimes happens) or in cases of long trips, when getting a second battery is definitely not a problem. The smartphone also supports wireless charging, which is indispensable for all advanced users. Tell in more detail about the capabilities of the battery "Samsung Galaxy S4" characteristics:
- Internet. When Wi-Fi is on and the browser page is updated every minute, the gadget can withstand about 8.5 hours of operation. All this at 70% brightness and power savings off.
- Reading. With wireless networks turned off, the phone remains charged for 10.5 hours with automatic page turning.
- Video. Uninterrupted playback for 10.5 hours is possible, unlike the "Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini", the characteristics of which are somewhat lower (6 hours of battery life in the specified mode).
In general, it can be noted that the battery life of the flagship is satisfactory. However, you have to constantly monitor and disable unnecessary services. In this regard, the phone is similar to powerful smartphones from other well-known manufacturers. If you constantly keep all applications and services turned on, the charge will barely last until the evening.
"Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos" (specs)
In fact, this is a reduced copy of "Galaxy S4". Everything is a little smaller here: the screen, the case, the camera resolution, and the performance. The main advantages of the model are compactness, more affordable price and, of course, the ability to install two SIM-cards at the same time. This moment is often decisive when choosing a particular smartphone. In modern conditions, when you need to constantly be in touch, it is very convenient to have one device and several SIM cards in it. This allows you to save on calls between different operators and not carry several devices with you.
Remarks
With constant use, the Samsung Galaxy s4 smartphone (the characteristics have been discussed in detail) gives problems with the camera, which were subsequently corrected in the new firmware.
Like most powerful phones, the top of the lid gets warm, but this is only under heavy loads.
There are also some complaints about the Super AMOLED display and the difficulty of using it on a sunny day.
Conclusions
"Galaxy S4", like "Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini", whose specifications are slightly lower, are definitely high-end smartphones. The company does not disappoint its fans and continues to produce quality products.
As for prices, everything is standard here: the starting price at the beginning of sales is 30,000 rubles,however, it is rapidly falling with the release of new models. If the main thing for you is not the appearance of the device, but its practicality and “stuffing”, you can safely purchase Samsung. For many years, the phones of this company have been in the top of the best and are the main competitors of the IPhone, Sony, HTC and others.
