Samsung Galaxy S4 Announced: Specs, Design and Features

Specifications

Display	5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED, 441 ppi
Processor	1.9 GHz quad-core or 1.6 GHz octa-core, by region
RAM	2 GB
Storage	16, 32 or 64 GB, with a microSD slot
Rear camera	13 MP
Front camera	2 MP
Battery	2600 mAh
Software	Android 4.2.2
Size and weight	7.9 mm thick, 130 g
Launch colours	Black Mist and White Frost
Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Network	HSPA+ 42 Mbps and 4G LTE

Design

Every major component was upgraded compared with the Galaxy S III, including the screen, processor, camera and battery. A common complaint about the Galaxy S line was build quality. The back is still plastic, but the bezel is now polycarbonate. Like the Note II, the S4 gains screen size without a bigger footprint, and the bezel is tapered. The home button stays.

Camera features

• Dual Camera: use the front and rear cameras at once and blend the two images in 8 ways.
• Dual Video Call: show your surroundings during a call.
• 12 shooting modes , including Drama Shot and Sound and Shot.
• Story Album: sorts photos by timeline, location or event.

Hands-free features

• Smart Pause: a video pauses when you look away.
• Smart Scroll: scroll pages by tilting your head or moving your wrist.
• Air View and Air Gesture: preview content by hovering or control music and calls with a wave.
• S Voice Drive: a driving mode that reads messages aloud over Bluetooth.
• Optical Reader: recognizes text, business cards and QR codes.
• WatchON: turns the phone into an infrared remote for TV and other devices.

Sharing and travel

Group Play lets nearby phones share music, photos and games without Wi-Fi. S Translator offers text and voice translation in email, text and chat apps.