Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S4 Active: A rugged, water-resistant take on the Galaxy S4 for the outdoors.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jun 2013·$650·Score 48/100
The Galaxy S4 Active brought IP67 water and dust resistance and physical buttons to Samsung's flagship line, launching the "Active" sub-brand. It swapped the AMOLED for LCD, but for outdoor and active users it offered flagship power that could take a soaking.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.0" LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon 600
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
8 MP
Battery
2,600 mAh
Weight
153 g
What stands out
- IP67 dust and water resistance.
- Physical camera/home buttons for wet use.
- Underwater "Aqua" camera mode.
- Removable battery + microSD.
What to watch
- LCD instead of the S4's AMOLED.
- Bulkier than the standard S4.
- Mono speaker.
- Smaller battery than rivals.
The phone it has to beat
Nexus 5 (LG)
$349 · score 84/100