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Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4

Market Status: Available


Released On: Released 2013, Q3


7 By Expert

Display image of Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4

5.0"1080x1920

pixels

13MP1080p

2GB RAM

Snapdragon 800

2600mAh5W

Released 2013, Q3

130g, 7.9mm thickness

Android 4.2.2, up to 5.0.1, TouchWiz UI

16GB/32GB storage, microSDXC

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Released 2013, Q3

130g, 7.9mm thickness

Android 4.2.2, up to 5.0.1, TouchWiz UI

16GB/32GB storage, microSDXC

0

BECOME A FAN

5.0"

1080x1920 pixels

13MP

1080p

2GB RAM

Snapdragon 800

2600mAh

5W
Specification
Also known as:Samsung Galaxy S4 Advance in UKSamsung Galaxy S4 with LTE+Available as Samsung SHV-E330S Galaxy S4 LTE-A for SK Telecom

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch

Announced
2013, Q3. Released 2013, Q3
Status
Discontinued

Body

Dimensions
136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)
SIM
Micro-SIM

Display

Type
Super AMOLED
Size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~72.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OS
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330

Memory

Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
 
eMMC 4.5

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
NFC
Yes
Infrared port
Yes
Radio
No
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG

Features

Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture
 
S-Voice natural language commands and dictationAir gestures

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
ChargingWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Stand-byUp to 370 h (3G)
Talk timeUp to 17 h (3G)
Music playUp to 62 h

Misc

Colors
White Frost, Black Mist (I9506)/ Arctic Blue, Red Aurora, rose gold white, rose gold black, deep black (SHV-E330S)
Models
SHV-E330S, GT-i9506, GT-I9506, GT-I9507V, SHV-E330K, SHV-E300S
SAR
0.93 W/kg (head)     1.39 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU
0.39 W/kg (head)     0.44 W/kg (body)    
Price
About 390 EUR

Tests

Performance
Basemark OS II 2.0: 1105

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Expert View

on Oct 15, 2024

7/10
Expert
Score

7

Camera

7

Design

5

Battery

7

Display

6

Features

7

Usability

6

Performance

7

Connectivity

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Pros
  • High-resolution Super AMOLED display with vibrant colors and good contrast
  • Strong performance thanks to the Snapdragon 800 processor, suitable for multitasking and gaming
  • Good camera quality with various shooting modes, providing solid photo results
  • 4G LTE support for fast internet browsing and downloads
  • Expandable storage via microSD, allowing for additional media storage
  • Removable battery provides flexibility for replacements
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Cons
  • Plastic build feels less premium compared to competitors with metal or glass designs
  • Battery life is average and may require mid-day charging with heavy use
  • Pre-installed bloatware may consume storage and affect performance
  • Outdated software that may limit compatibility with newer apps and features
  • No water or dust resistance, unlike newer models
verdict

Verdict

The Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 delivers a well-rounded performance with a sharp display and strong processing power, making it a good choice for users who prioritize display quality and multitasking capabilities. Despite its plastic construction, it remains a durable and reliable smartphone that offers solid camera quality and expandable storage. While the software and battery life might feel outdated compared to modern standards, the Galaxy S4 is still a viable option for users looking for a capable device with a good balance of features and performance.

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