Samsung Galaxy S4 review
The good: The Samsung Galaxy S4
has Android 4.2.2, a fantastic camera, a powerful quad-core processor,
and software solutions for just about every scenario -- including
working as a TV/DVR remote. It's also comfortable in hand and has NFC, a
user-replaceable battery, and a microSD storage slot.
The bad: Its
screen is dimmer than competitors', its plastic design gives it a
cheaper look than its rivals, and we found the Galaxy S4's power button
turned on at undesirable times. Not all camera modes work as promised,
and a long list of software features can quickly overwhelm and confuse.
The bottom line: Its
laundry list of features require time and effort to truly master, but
the Galaxy S4 is the top choice for anyone looking for a big-screen,
do-everything smartphone.
With the Galaxy S4, Samsung clinches its goal of global smartphone
domination. The supercharged Android 4.2 Jelly Bean device may look like
a toy compared with the stunning HTC One and the dapper iPhone 5.
But taken together, its blazing quad-core processor, colorful 5-inch HD
screen, sharp-shooting 13-megapixel camera, and mile-high stack of
software extras make the Galaxy S4 the most powerful superphone anywhere
in the world.
What does the Galaxy S4 have? A better question is: what doesn't it have? There's the 1080p screen, zippy processing speeds that are ideal for gaming,
and an IR blaster that can control your TV. Then there's the parade of
camera tricks that cram action shots into one scene, use both front and
back cameras, and film a video in slow-mo. The GS4 can harness your
eyeballs to pause video, and it can answer a phone call with the wave of
your hand. Unlike the HTC One and the iPhone 5, it also piles on
expandable storage space and a removable battery.
It's true: most of the GS4's featurettes aren't essential -- and some
aren't even very useful, like the camera's Eraser mode, which I never
got to work, a subpar optical reader, and a translation tool that just
duplicates what Google Translate already does. While none stands out as a
must-have, cannot-possibly-live-without extra, these features do add up
to a compelling testament that the Galaxy S4 is more than a step ahead
of the pack.
Source : www.cnet.com
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