Samsung announced their latest flagship smartphone ‘Samsung GALAXY S4’ few days back at the Unpacked 2013 event. Though the new Galaxy S IV looks very similar to its predecessor Galaxy S3, but offers impressive stuff both in terms of hardware and software. In comparison to SGS3, the SGS 4 boasts a slimmer body, expanded 5” Full HD display, thin bezel, weighs just 130 grams and is 7.9mm thin, yet stronger. The SGS 4 ships with Android 4.2.2 and packs new software features which include: Smart Scroll, Smart Pause, Air Gesture, S Translator, S Health, Watch On, Group Play, Dual camera shot, Sound & shot, etc. and also includes IR LED, temperature and humidity sensors.
Technical Specs Comparison between Galaxy S III and Galaxy S 4 –
Samsung Galaxy S 4 | Galaxy S III | |
OS | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean |
| Processor | 1.6GHz Exynos 5 Octa / 1.9GHz Quad-Core processor (varies by market) | 1.4GHz Exynos 4 Quad-Core processor |
| Display | 5 inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) Super AMOLED Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | 4.8 inch (1280 x 720) Super AMOLED Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Pixel Density | 441 ppi | 306 ppi (pixels per inch) |
| Camera (Rear) | 13 Mega Pixel AF with LED Flash, zero shutter lag, BIS | 8.0 Mega Pixel Camera AF with LED Flash |
| Front Camera | 2.0 MP, Full HD recording @ 30fps with zero shutter lag, BIS | 1.9MP HD (720p video) |
| Video | 1080p Full HD video Recording and Playback @ 30fps | 1080p Full HD video Recording & Playback @ 30fps |
| Memory | 2GB RAM | 1GB RAM |
| Storage | 16GB/32GB/64GB Internal memory + micro SD slot (up to 64GB) | 16GB/32GB/64GB Internal memory + micro SD slot |
| Network | 2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE) 3G (HSPA+ 42Mbps) 4G LTE (Dependent on market) | 2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE) 3G (HSPA+ 21Mbps) 4G (Dependent on market) |
| Dimension | 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm | 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm |
| Weight | 130g | 133g |
| Battery | 2600mAh (Removable) | 2100mAh (Removable) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, RGB light, Geomagnetic, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer Temperature & Humidity, Gesture | Accelerometer, RGB light, Digital compass, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (HT80) | WiFi a/b/g/n, WiFi HT40 |
| Colors | Black Mist, White Frost | Pebble Blue, Marble White |
SGS 4 Availability – In 155 countries, starting from the end of April, 2013.
Although Samsung Galaxy S4 has upgraded and doubled features but i will go for S3 as its rate not high.