Samsung Galaxy S 4 Review Part 1

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Review Part 1

Samsung Galaxy S 4 is one of the most anticipated Android smartphones to land in the PhoneDog West offices. Succeeding the Galaxy S III and carrying the torch for Samsung's flagship Galaxy S brand, the exterior of the phone closely resembles its predecessor. The real benefits are under the hood - in both hardware specifications and new software enhancements.

Galaxy S 4 specs include:

1.9 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 CPU
5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED HD display with 441ppi and Gorilla Glass 3
2 GB of RAM
13-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording
2,600 mAh battery
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz
White Frost and Black Mist colors
Available soon at Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Cricket, and C Spire

While the phone may look similar to the Galaxy S III, the hardware under the hood and software benefits take the smartphone to a whole new level. New features like Air View, S Translator, and S Health make this phone the ultimate companion to a busy lifestyle. Tech nerds will appreciate the inclusion of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean out of the box, and Samsung's TouchWiz user interface continues to work exceptionally well with core Android.

On top of the software bonuses, the hardware has been beefed up and it's evident. Galaxy S 4 is the first smartphone to launch with Gorilla Glass 3, and the physical front and side buttons are noticeably tighter so there's no wiggle between the button and the housing. The polycarbonate sides look nice, and despite the larger display, the frame is about the same size as the Galaxy S III, so the in-hand feel is very similar.

It's a flagship smartphone, but is it worth upgrading from the Galaxy S III or Note II? And what about that HTC One? Part 1 of 2.

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