Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics |
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Overview
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is an Android smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics, officially launched in June 2013. This model serves as a ruggedized edition of the Samsung Galaxy S4, sharing many core features but distinguished by enhanced water and dust resistance that complies with the IP67 standard. Its design emphasizes durability, catering to users requiring a more robust device. The Galaxy S4 Active was later replaced by the S5 Active.
Release
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active was initially launched in the United States through AT&T on June 21, 2013, available in the "Dive Blue" and "Urban Gray" color options, with the model number SGH-i537. An international variant, identified by model number GT-I9295, became available during the third quarter of 2013.
Specifications
Most of the hardware in the S4 Active mirrors that of the standard S4, featuring the same Snapdragon 600 quad-core CPU, 2 GB RAM, and a 5-inch 1080p screen. However, unlike the S4's Super AMOLED display protected by Gorilla Glass 3, the S4 Active utilizes a TFT LCD panel with Gorilla Glass 2. The rear camera is downgraded to 8 megapixels from the S4's 13-megapixel sensor. The device’s design closely resembles that of the S4 but is marginally thicker, incorporates metallic rivets, features protective flaps over ports when unused, and replaces the physical home button plus capacitive back/menu keys with three dedicated physical navigation buttons. Built to meet IP67 standards, the S4 Active can endure immersion in water up to a depth of 1 meter (3.3 feet) for as long as 30 minutes and offers dust resistance. It debuted running Android 4.2.2 "Jelly Bean" with Samsung’s TouchWiz interface. The camera software substitutes the S4’s "Dual Shot" mode for an "Aqua Mode," which disables touchscreen input underwater and allows photo capture using volume buttons.
In April 2014, the AT&T version received an update to Android 4.4.2 "KitKat", though its rollout was briefly paused until June due to technical complications. The international model obtained this KitKat update by late May 2014. Subsequently, in April 2015, the device was upgraded to Android 5.0.1 "Lollipop".
Reception
The review by Engadget praised the S4 Active for its more premium look compared to the standard S4, highlighting its thicker construction that contributed to a more comfortable grip. Additionally, the device's buttons were regarded as significantly better in terms of usability. Nonetheless, the review pointed out certain drawbacks relative to the S4, including a display quality that was inferior to the Super AMOLED screen.
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