Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S4: The 2013 sales juggernaut that made Samsung a global No. 1.
SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2013·$640·Score 34/100
The Galaxy S4 sold in enormous numbers and made Samsung the global smartphone leader. It is a historical milestone — long obsolete as a device.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.0" FHD AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 600
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
13 MP · f/2.2
Battery
2,600 mAh
Weight
130 g
What stands out
- A massive commercial hit that cemented Samsung’s lead.
- Sharp 5-inch FHD AMOLED for 2013.
- Removable battery and microSD.
- Light and compact.
What to watch
- All-plastic build.
- TouchWiz software was heavy and gimmick-laden.
- Software ended at Android 5.
- Discontinued — a vintage device.
The phone it has to beat
Nexus 5 (LG)
$349 · score 84/100