Galaxy S4Full Specs & Is It Worth It?
- ✓BeastScore 64 / 100 — solid all-rounder
- ✗Below-average refresh rate display
- ✗Smaller battery (2,600 mAh)
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Key Specifications
Galaxy S4 Quick Answers
How much does the Galaxy S4 weigh?
The Galaxy S4 weighs 130 g and measures 136.6 × 69.8 × 7.9 mm.
What is the Galaxy S4 battery capacity?
The Galaxy S4 has a 2,600 mAh battery, with 5W wired charging and 5W wireless.
How big is the Galaxy S4 screen?
The Galaxy S4 has a 5-inch display (Full HD Super AMOLED, 60Hz).
When was the Galaxy S4 released?
The Galaxy S4 was released in 2013.
Galaxy S4 Full Specifications
| Display & Screen | |
| Display Type | Full HD Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 5" |
| Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (441 ppi) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 475 nits peak |
| Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Platform & Performance | |
| Processor / Chipset | High performance SoC |
| CPU | Multi-core |
| GPU | Integrated Graphics |
| Operating System | Android 4.2 |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 2 GB LPDDR |
| Internal Storage | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage Speed | High-speed storage |
| Cameras & Optics | |
| Main Camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto Zoom | None (Digital zoom only) |
| Ultrawide Camera | N/A |
| LiDAR / Depth | None |
| Selfie Camera | 2 MP, f/2.5 |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Battery Capacity | 2,600 mAh |
| Wired Fast Charging | 5W |
| Wireless Charging | 5W wireless |
| Body & Build | |
| Dimensions | 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 130 g |
| Build Materials | Glass front, metal frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Not certified |
| Connectivity & Ports | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| USB | Micro-USB 2.0 |
| NFC | Yes |
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