Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. The World: Specs Compared
Mar 14, 2013 08:23 PM EDT by We have all of the specs of the Galaxy S4 and wanted to show you how it stacks up against some of the most powerful smartphones on the market,
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Samsung Galaxy S4 |
Apple iPhone 5 | HTC One | LG Optimus G Pro |
Sony Xperia Z |
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| Size (inches) | 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 | 4.8 x 2.3 x 0.3 | 5.4 x 2.68 x 0.36 | 5.91 x 3 x 0.37 | 5.47 x 2.79 x 0.31 |
| Weight (ounces) | 4.6 | 3.9 | 5.04 | 6.07 | 5.15 |
| Screen Size (inches) | 5.0 | 4 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1136 x 640 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 441 | 326 | 468 | 401 | 441 |
| Processor | 1.9-GHz Qualcomm quad-core, 1.6-GHz Exynos octa-core |
1.2-GHz Apple A6 dual-core |
1.7-GHz Qualcomm quad-core |
1.7-GHz Qualcomm quad-core |
1.5-GHz Qualcomm quad-core |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB | 2GB | 2GB | |
| Internal Storage | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 32GB, 64GB | 32GB | 16GB |
| Cameras | 2.1-MP front, 13-MP rear | 1.2-MP front, 8-MP rear | 2.1-MP front, 4-MP rear | 2.1-MP front, 13-MP rear | 2-MP front, 13-MP rear |
| Carriers | AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon |
AT&T, Sprint, Verizon | AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon |
Unknown | Unknown |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, HDSPA+42 | 4G LTE, HSPA+42 | 4G LTE, HSPA, GSM | 4G LTE, HSUPA, HSDPA | 4G LTE, HSPA+, GSM |
| Wireless | 802.11a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC |
802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
802.11a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC |
802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC |
802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC |
| Wireless Charging | Carrier dependent | No | No | Yes | No |
| Battery | 2600mAh | 1440mAh | 2300mAh | 3140mAh | 2330mAh |
| Starting Price | Unknown | $199 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
From amazing new gestures and dual-firing cameras to S Translator for speaking someone else’s language, the Samsung Galaxy S4 can’t really be defined by a spec sheet. However, specs are important, including the display size and resolution, the weight and dimensions and how beefy that battery is.
The processor inside the Galaxy S4 will depend on the region you live in; chances are, U.S. customers will get the Qualcomm chip, as that supports LTE and the Exynos octa-core CPU doesn’t. Either way, the S4 should be slightly more powerful than the competition.
We like that NFC is included, but there’s no wireless charging built in. Considering that the S4′s plastic back is removable, though, Samsung — or one of the carriers — could add this feature.
Finally, the S4 will have a 2600mAh battery, which is larger than those in the Xperia Z, iPhone 5 and HTC One but smaller than the Optimus G Pro. Of course, the LG phone is physically a lot larger, so there’s more room for a larger battery.
Ultimately, the S4 has all of the specs you would expect from a flagship Android phone. Stay tuned to our full review.
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March 15th, 2013 at 1:52 am
I see last year’s most innovative phone is not here but u had to put the iPhone 5… I’m talking Lumia 920… Oh well…
March 15th, 2013 at 11:54 am
One correction …
S4 include ac as one of its WiFi options.
March 17th, 2013 at 8:13 pm
It does have wireless charging. You editors better fix that right away.
March 18th, 2013 at 5:04 am
S4 does ahve wireless charging
March 18th, 2013 at 9:27 am
@Allritch and Steve – You are correct, the S4 will have wireless charging, but will require users to purchase a back separately, and will only work if the carrier supports the feature. We’re amended the chart to reflect that, as well as 802.11 ac compatibility.