The Positives
The 1080p Super AMOLED display is simply gorgeous.
Battery life is one of the most impressive we have seen from a top-tier smartphone.
Upgrades the Galaxy S3 in every way imaginable while managing to get smaller.
13MP camera could give the standard point-and-shoot a run for its money.
New features like AirView, Smart Scroll, and Air Gesture really add to the user experience.
The Negatives
Samsung continues to go with plastic as the main build material, resulting in a device that feels less premium than it really is.
Though proprietary TouchWiz features add to the phone, some kinks still need to be worked out.
Compared to the Galaxy S3, feels like an iterative release.
Overall rating: 4 out of 5
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is everything we expected it to be: a stellar combination of hardware and software that builds upon the already framework built by previous entries in the Galaxy lineup. For those already owning the Galaxy S3, however, the changes and enhancements really don’t warrant an upgrade at this time. For those that don’t fall into that category, the Galaxy S4 is a fine choice if you are looking for a brilliant display and excellent photo capture capabilities. For many it will come down to a decision between the Galaxy S4 and the HTC One, and you really can’t make a bad choice between the two.
The 1080p Super AMOLED display is simply gorgeous.
Battery life is one of the most impressive we have seen from a top-tier smartphone.
Upgrades the Galaxy S3 in every way imaginable while managing to get smaller.
13MP camera could give the standard point-and-shoot a run for its money.
New features like AirView, Smart Scroll, and Air Gesture really add to the user experience.
Samsung continues to go with plastic as the main build material, resulting in a device that feels less premium than it really is.
Though proprietary TouchWiz features add to the phone, some kinks still need to be worked out.
Compared to the Galaxy S3, feels like an iterative release.
Overall rating: 4 out of 5
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is everything we expected it to be: a stellar combination of hardware and software that builds upon the already framework built by previous entries in the Galaxy lineup. For those already owning the Galaxy S3, however, the changes and enhancements really don’t warrant an upgrade at this time. For those that don’t fall into that category, the Galaxy S4 is a fine choice if you are looking for a brilliant display and excellent photo capture capabilities. For many it will come down to a decision between the Galaxy S4 and the HTC One, and you really can’t make a bad choice between the two.
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