Customers consistently note the Galaxy S 4 4G's excellent camera quality, impressive screen size, and user-friendly interface. Many appreciate its lightweight design and the option for expandable storage. While some users experienced performance issues, the positive feedback on other features outweighs these concerns. The phone's extensive features and generally good battery life are also frequently praised.
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Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
very durable phone compared to all other phones
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I have dropped my s4 in the snow,rain puddles completely emerged under water, left it in car in temperatures 20 below zero,left it out on porch in scorching hot weather, got it caught between me and a work table that bruised me with the rounded corner of the otter box and my s4 doesn't have one scratch ,not one crack on the screen and it has never ran slow,never acted funny,not one problem at all with my Samsung Galaxy S4. I have had it since June of 2014. I have a very busy and active lifestyle and this phone is the smartest thing I have ever bought.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great camera
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5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED™ display 13-megapixel camera with simultaneous dual photo capture Easy Mode simplifies use, so you can explore at your own pace Air Gesture™ and Air View™ makes your touchscreen touch-free It takes a lot of things to be The Next Big Thing ─ 5" Full HD Super AMOLED™ display, 13 MP camera, touch-free way to navigate, and Easy Mode for simplified use.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S 4 4G Cell Phone
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Smart Phone - LOVE IT
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I had the S4 at my last job and when it was time to upgrade my personal phone I chose the Samsung S4. It is easier to use out of the box than an iPhone and the battery life is great. I love the screen, it's a good size to read email and clarity is good. The camera and video are great also.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for my daughter
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Large screen and fast processor. My daughter is using her phone for urgent research on her homework. It has apps for navigation, and it's free unlike other phones. The phone is capable of adding up to 64GB of memory using micro SD card.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Big Phone With a Big Screen
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If you're looking for one of the top Android phones with the latest and greatest in technology, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is one the best. The latest trends in smartphones today is the big screen and this phone doesn't disappoint. The 5" 1080p AMOLED is the centerpiece of the phone and perfect for viewing any type of content. With the increased resolution and OLED technology, pictures are rich in detail and photos pop with color. The cameras on this phone aren't bad either. The 13 megapixel camera is one of the best cameras on a smartphone and takes pictures with great detail, perfect for the 5" screen. It also has an okay 2 megapixel camera for selfies(can't believe I used that word).
As for the negatives, the design can be either love or hate. It's hard to distinguish the S4 with last years S3 and this being a flagship phone it would have been nice to use some higher grade materials to give it a premium feel. The 5" screen phone design may not be for everybody and can be hard to mange with one hand. Battery life could be bad at first. Trying to manage apps and features on the phone while maintaining good battery life could take a while. After a few charge cycles it could be good for a day. Also, storage could be very tight on the 16GB model so the 32GB is recommended is you're a heavy app user.
As for my first Android phone, the Galaxy S4 is a great Android device and being one of the more popular Android phones it will get support for years to come.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone for great price
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It came time for an upgrade and when we went to the local BB store, my wife liked the s4 over the iPhone 5 to upgrade from her old iPhone 3GS. Since the s4 has many great features and capabilities that others do not, like the camera, the AMOLED HD screen, 16gb storage, and apps, my wife really liked it and liked the appearance/feel of the s4 over the iPhone 5. It's only been about two months at this moment of having the phone and not much wrong to say about it. Since my wife uses it the most, she doesn't seem to have any issues so far, just some help in figuring out the settings and changing things to make it fit her style. Other than that, the Samsung tech support is really helpful if you ever call them for any issues or questions. Overall, great phone for the price we got it at and really beneficial.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun upgrade
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Upgraded to this phone from the iPhone 4S. I was bored with the iphone and wanted a phone I could play around with and customize. I found that in this phone. It took me about 2 weeks to get this phone where I wanted it, by adding apps and customization, but now I am in love with this phone. The speed, camera and screen are some of the highlights of the phone.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S 4 4G Cell Phone
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice phone
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Big screen, great camera, easy to use. Has many many settings allowing you to tweak almost everything. A little large at first, but once you get used to it you don't notice it. Be sure to darked your wallpaper to save battery life and turn off things you don't need running 24/7 like GPS unless you're using it It's just a swipe, click to turn it on.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
For those who are serious about phones!
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After using iPhones for several years, I became accustomed to the simplicity and ease of use, often overlooking the limitations. I decided to get out of my comfort zone and go for the Samsung Galaxy S4.
The S4 is a major step up to a whole new world of mobile technology!
For those who need an increased level of technology and productivity, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is an excellent choice!
I chose to purchase an extended battery which gave my S4 much more life without having to recharge. The extended battery came with a durable non slip back. The original back of the S4 will no longer fit with the extended battery. The new back will make the phone a little heavier and thicker but the grip is far better. This is a good investment for those who must use their phone often and can't afford to stop and charge. I can use my phone now for about 3 days without a charge!
There are many exciting features to discover with all the latest upgrades. It synced perfectly with my new car!
I highly recommend the Galaxy S4, without reservation, to anyone who is serious about business, exploring a higher level of technology, security, versatility and want to graduate to a phone you can depend on. Great job, Samsung!
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Overall best phone out there
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Did my research and the S4 had everything I needed in a phone. Great HD screen and battery life. Its loaded with useful features. The S4 feels absolutely great in the hands and the quality does not suffer because is lacks an aluminum back like the HTC One. Overall the best bang for your buck when compared to other premium smartphones.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S 4 4G Cell Phone
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone for just about anyone
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I switched to the Galaxy S4 from the iphone 4s. I'm in love with the Galaxy. I was nervous leaving iPhone at first but I'm not regretting it one bit. The picture quality is great, the games are bigger on the big screen, the camera is amazing, it does so much more than the iPhone, and there are so many ways to customize it to the way i like instead of just having apps on the screens. Some of my friends have actually stated that they should have gotten the Galaxy S4 when they switched their phones and regret not getting it. My partner, who at first decided to not upgrade and stay with his iPhone, now recently told me he wanted to switch!
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S 4 4G Cell Phone
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
First Samsung / Android Product
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I made the switch from the iphone to Samsung because I wanted to try something different after using the iphone for three years. I like that the screen is larger than the iphone and you have the option of putting more memory in the phone if you want to. The phone is very user friendly and I don't regret the switch for one minute.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
All around excellent phone!
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Great phone, I really love it. I have had the galaxy 1,2 and my wife has the note as well as laptops and tvs all Samsung so we are huge Samsung fans. They have renewed my confidence in them yet again with a high quality phone that does everything they promised it would do and more! I love the video pause feature and the scroll by eyes feature I read on my phone a lot and this is surprisingly useful. The swype typing is great too, I email for work a lot and text a fair amount too and this is great! I love all of the voice control with this phone too, I can run Pandora or set reminders while driving without even looking at my phone. The battery life is much better then my s2 and still has ands 25% left after being used moderately to heavy from 7:30am to 11pm consistently. This review has been written from my s4 and navigates with the same ease of use as a computer.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Enjoy the larger screen.
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I had an Iphone before this. I enjoy the larger screen and ease of use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
For tired iPhone users, here's the next big thing!
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If you need to carry your life in your pocket (or purse), the Samsung Galaxy S4 is a novel digression from the traditional iPhone and will keep you up to date, productive, and connected to family and friends quite well. Speedy, packed with innovative features, an incredible camera, and a screen size almost worthy of an iPad Mini, the S4 is easier to transition to from an iPhone than most people might think. Yes, there is a learning curve, but the salespeople and techies at Best Buy are incredibly helpful. They're usually so busy, but they make you feel like you're the only customer they have that day and are eager to answer questions, even when you've left the store. The only major downside to the S4 so far is battery life, but with a phone that does so much, there's only so much you can ask of it! Thanks to Samsung for taking innovation in another direction, and thanks to Best Buy for making the sale and set-up a really pleasant experience.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GREAT phone for power users
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I upgraded from an iPhone and was hesitant to do so. But once I had the Galaxy S4 in my hands for 1 day I never thought about my iPhone again. The battery life, ease of customization (i.e. no need for iTunes), the large screen and photo quality far surpasses the iPhone in every way. I am a power user and am on my phone at least 8-10 hours per day from email, phone calls, web surfing, note taking, and text messaging. The battery most definitely holds up to an extreme amount of abuse. I was so pleased that I bought a second Galaxy S4 immediately for my girlfriend who, dare I say, may love it more than I.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone to use on AT&T
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A great replacement phone if still in a contract or in my case I purchased it out right so I would not be locked back into a contract. The Samsung experience with the latest android makes this a great phone in the LTE spectrum. The Battery power is good for all that it supports, beautiful screen colors, strong wifi, and great graphics power for games. Without a doubt a fast and stable Samsung product for the media rich wireless needs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great that you can add memory to phone with card.
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Phone takes great pictures. You can add additional memory by using a card unlike the iphone.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the phone
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Love this phone. Used to be Apple person, but made the switch and not regretting it in the least. Screen size is awesome. Camera is amazing. Love being able to add memory. If you are concerned about loosing your iTunes music, don't be. There is an app for that! Highly recommend this phone
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
very nice phone
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I got this phone as an upgrade, I used to have flip phone and I thought it would be difficult to use the smartphone but I was wrong. This phone is user friendly and easy to use. It took me little bit of time to get used to it, but after I used it for several weeks I had no problem. I like it a lot, it has map navigation, easy to access texting, very good camera and other features. Would recommend to anyone who has flip phone