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Overview
Overview
Release Date
Release Date April 26, 2013 June 15, 2013
Regions Available
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom USA, United Kingdom
Operating System
Operating System Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (Update Available: 5.0.1 Lollipop) Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (Update Available: 5.0 Lollipop)
Processor
Processor ARM Cortex-A15 Quad-core 1.9 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T Quad core 1.9 GHz
Internal Storage
Internal Storage 16/32/64 GB 16 GB
RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes Yes
TTY/TDD
TTY/TDD Yes Yes
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation Yes Yes
SAR
SAR Head: 0.5 W/kg
Body: 0.65 W/kg
Head: 0.607 W/kg
Body: 1.219 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Accessories Included
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Cellular
Networks
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+ 21.1, LTE
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Push-to-talk (PTT) No No
Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes Yes
SIM card size
SIM card size
Micro-SIM
variations
Micro-SIM
variations
Dual SIM
Dual SIM No No
Connectivity
Connectivity
USB
USB Micro-USB 2.0 Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
USB OTG Support No No
GPS Type
GPS Type A-GPS A-GPS
Infrared
Infrared Yes Yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.0 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN, OBEX A2DP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, aptX SBC, aptX
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot Yes Yes
Memory Expansion Slot
Memory Expansion Slot Yes Yes
Expansion Slot Info
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 64 GB) MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 64 GB)
NFC
NFC Yes Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes Yes
Camera
Camera
Main Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Resolution / Aperture
13+ Megapixels 8+ Megapixels
Zoom
Zoom
Yes 4x digital
Flash
Flash
Yes (LED) Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode, Panorama, Dual camera feature (Dual Shot / Dual Recording/ Dual Video Call), Drama shot, Eraser, Sound & Shot, 360 Photo, Beauty face, HDR Auto focus, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Drama shot, Voice activation, Aqua mode, HDR
Video Recording Formats
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, XviD 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX
Video Recording Parameters
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 60 fps
Front Camera
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels 2+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Additional Front Camera Info
No No
Video Recording Parameters
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
Display / Screen
Type
Type Color Color
Technology
Technology Super AMOLED LCD (TFT)
Colors
Colors 16.7 million 16.7 million
Resolution
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels 1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel Density
Pixel Density 441 pixels 443 pixels
Size
Size 5 inches 5 inches
Secondary Display
Secondary Display No No
Sensors
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch
Multi-Touch Yes Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No No
Additional Display Features
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen, Adapt display Capacitive touch screen, Glove Touch
Power & Battery
Power & Battery
Battery Type
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity 2600 mAh 2600 mAh
Removable Battery
Removable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging Yes No
Fast Charging
Fast Charging No No
Video Playback Time
Video Playback Time Up to 660 minutes Up to 600 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi)
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 600 minutes Up to 600 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular)
Internet Use (Cellular) Up to 480 minutes Up to 540 minutes
Talk Time
Talk Time Up to 1020 minutes Up to 1020 minutes
Standby Time
Standby Time Up to 20.7 days Up to 13.3 days
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics
Design Type
Design Type Bar Bar
Material
Material Plastic Plastic
Colors
Colors Black Myst, White Frost, Aurora Red, Blue Arctic, Purple Mirage, Brown Autumn, Pink Twilight, Gold Urban Grey, Dive Blue, Orange Flare
Dimensions [H x W x D]
Dimensions [H x W x D] 13.7 x 7 x 0.8 cm (5.4 x 2.8 x 0.3 in) 14 x 7.1 x 0.9 cm (5.5 x 2.8 x 0.4 in)
Weight
Weight 130 grams 151 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown Unknown
Rugged design
Rugged design No Yes
IP Rating
IP Rating No No
Headset Jack
Headset Jack 3.5mm 3.5mm
External Speakers
External Speakers Yes Yes
Input / Navigation
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Sleep / Wake Key No No
Home Key
Home Key Yes Yes
Input / Keyboard Type
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Navigation Type Touchscreen Touchscreen
External Volume Control
External Volume Control Yes Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor No No
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Additional Information
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
TV Out Info: HDMI
DLNA Support: Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet: Yes
Audio Formats: AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, eAAC+, MP3, MP4, OGG, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: DivX, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, XviD
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM/RDS)
Games: Yes
Apps: Yes
Included Software / Apps: Samsung Hub, ChatON, Samsung WatchON, S Travel, S Voice Drive, Samsung Knox, S Health
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Samsung Galaxy S 4, Galaxy S IV, Galaxy S IV LTE, Galaxy S4 LTE, GT-I9505

- Samsung Smart Scroll
- Infrared gestures
- Humidity sensor
- S Translator
- Auto adjust touch sensitivity (Glove friendly)
- Eye Tracking

Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
TV Out Info: HDMI
DLNA Support: Yes
Audio Formats: AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, eAAC+, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, DivX, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Viewable document types: XLS, PPT, PPTX, DOC, DOCX, PDF
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Samsung SGH-I537
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