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Posted by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 01/19/2013 10:05 AM | 25 comment(s) ]
Well, not exactly a secret but Samsung Galaxy S IV makes an appearance in Antutu Benchmarks, both the Korean variant (SHV-E300S) and the International variant (GT-I9500). According to the benchmarks the Galaxy S IV has an Exynos 5 Octa processor clocked at 1.8GHz and it runs Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean out of the box.
The Samsung Galaxy S IV has been planned for the first half of 2013. The Galaxy S IV is rumoured to feature an Exynos 5 Octa (8-Core) CPU, Mali-T658 (8-Core) GPU, 4.99 SuperAMOLED Full HD Resolution Display, 2GB of RAM, 13 Megapixel Rear facing Camera capable of shooting 1080p Full HD Videos at 30FPS, 2 Megapixel front facing camera capable of shooting 720p HD Videos and run Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean out of the box.
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#4504751 Posted on: 01/19/2013 11:28 AM
I'm mostly curious about how the exterior design of the phone will be. The S3 really didn't do it for me with its rounded edges and whatnot.
I'm mostly curious about how the exterior design of the phone will be. The S3 really didn't do it for me with its rounded edges and whatnot.
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#4504755 Posted on: 01/19/2013 11:34 AM
I'd expect something in S3 style, perhaps with some motives from Nexus 10. The most of the people I was talking to liked S3 design more than S2. Personally, I do hope they'll focus on basic handling a little more, as I feel that S2 was easier to handle than S3.
I'm mostly curious about how the exterior design of the phone will be. The S3 really didn't do it for me with its rounded edges and whatnot.
I'd expect something in S3 style, perhaps with some motives from Nexus 10. The most of the people I was talking to liked S3 design more than S2. Personally, I do hope they'll focus on basic handling a little more, as I feel that S2 was easier to handle than S3.
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#4504775 Posted on: 01/19/2013 12:44 PM
I got my s2 a couple of months after the s3 release on an a reasonable contract with the intention of getting a good deal on an upgrade in the future, like the s4.
Yeah i didn't like the girly curves of the s3 neither.
I'm mostly curious about how the exterior design of the phone will be. The S3 really didn't do it for me with its rounded edges and whatnot.
I got my s2 a couple of months after the s3 release on an a reasonable contract with the intention of getting a good deal on an upgrade in the future, like the s4.
Yeah i didn't like the girly curves of the s3 neither.
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#4504778 Posted on: 01/19/2013 12:53 PM
5" display?! :-O I hope they don't use the designed for humans line again.
5" display?! :-O I hope they don't use the designed for humans line again.
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#4504784 Posted on: 01/19/2013 01:09 PM
SGS3 has 4.8" screen and I can easily use it with one hand - the size is ok. If the bottom off-screen part of Note/Note2 was a little smaller, then it wouldn't be an issue either; these also have some features that you can adjust to make them usable with 1 hand, eg during-call-keyboard that can be moved to bottom-right so you can use it with 1 hand only.
I wouldn't be worried too much. Unless you have tiny palms, SGS3 screen works just fine, and I think that that extra 0.2" won't make it worse. For people with bigger palms, Note screen is usable with 1 hand except for one of the top corners, once you get used to it.
5" display?! :-O I hope they don't use the designed for humans line again.
SGS3 has 4.8" screen and I can easily use it with one hand - the size is ok. If the bottom off-screen part of Note/Note2 was a little smaller, then it wouldn't be an issue either; these also have some features that you can adjust to make them usable with 1 hand, eg during-call-keyboard that can be moved to bottom-right so you can use it with 1 hand only.
I wouldn't be worried too much. Unless you have tiny palms, SGS3 screen works just fine, and I think that that extra 0.2" won't make it worse. For people with bigger palms, Note screen is usable with 1 hand except for one of the top corners, once you get used to it.
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#4504801 Posted on: 01/19/2013 02:05 PM
I think its this and it looks very good if true
I'm mostly curious about how the exterior design of the phone will be. The S3 really didn't do it for me with its rounded edges and whatnot.
I think its this and it looks very good if true
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#4504806 Posted on: 01/19/2013 02:18 PM
Does anybody know if they're sticking with one or two designs this time? By that I mean with the S2 AT&T, T Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon all had their own versions with minute changes to the case, not to mention an "international version" and Skyrocket version. Or is that just something I should get used to?
Was it like that with the S3? I own a S2 but my carrier never got an S3 because they're living in a cave banging rocks together.
Does anybody know if they're sticking with one or two designs this time? By that I mean with the S2 AT&T, T Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon all had their own versions with minute changes to the case, not to mention an "international version" and Skyrocket version. Or is that just something I should get used to?
Was it like that with the S3? I own a S2 but my carrier never got an S3 because they're living in a cave banging rocks together.
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#4504934 Posted on: 01/19/2013 06:09 PM
I'm just praying they stop around 5" screens. My N4 (4.8" screen) fits in my pocket just fine, but if it were any longer, it would probably start to be an issue comfort wise. They have the Note line for those people that want crazy big phones. When I say "they" though, I'm kinda hoping all manufacturers get the hint.
I'm just praying they stop around 5" screens. My N4 (4.8" screen) fits in my pocket just fine, but if it were any longer, it would probably start to be an issue comfort wise. They have the Note line for those people that want crazy big phones. When I say "they" though, I'm kinda hoping all manufacturers get the hint.
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#4504957 Posted on: 01/19/2013 06:53 PM
I think its this and it looks very good if true
that side profile is very apple-isque
I think its this and it looks very good if true
that side profile is very apple-isque
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#4504958 Posted on: 01/19/2013 06:55 PM
I can't see the s4 looking like that at all if I'm honest.
I can't see the s4 looking like that at all if I'm honest.
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#4505020 Posted on: 01/19/2013 08:50 PM
Wonder if it will have on screen buttons, I seriously hate them, absolutely awful idea.
Wonder if it will have on screen buttons, I seriously hate them, absolutely awful idea.
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#4505105 Posted on: 01/20/2013 12:50 AM
It probably won't, but why do you hate them? I'd rather have the screen take up the entire phone if possible then have a lip with buttons.
Wonder if it will have on screen buttons, I seriously hate them, absolutely awful idea.
It probably won't, but why do you hate them? I'd rather have the screen take up the entire phone if possible then have a lip with buttons.
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#4505107 Posted on: 01/20/2013 12:55 AM
Because they are a ball ache when typing, they are hidden when you need them, especially the back button. I have android devices with and without, with is a hell of a lot better.
It probably won't, but why do you hate them? I'd rather have the screen take up the entire phone if possible then have a lip with buttons.
Because they are a ball ache when typing, they are hidden when you need them, especially the back button. I have android devices with and without, with is a hell of a lot better.
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#4505137 Posted on: 01/20/2013 02:00 AM
Definitely agree. I got a Nexus 4, my first phone with on screen buttons. Its a pain sometimes. Since there is no such thing as an all screen phone (no bezel) they should put capacitive buttons at the bottom. The only device on screen buttons make sense on is a tablet. If there ever is an all screen phone, I may let it slide.
Because they are a ball ache when typing, they are hidden when you need them, especially the back button. I have android devices with and without, with is a hell of a lot better.
Definitely agree. I got a Nexus 4, my first phone with on screen buttons. Its a pain sometimes. Since there is no such thing as an all screen phone (no bezel) they should put capacitive buttons at the bottom. The only device on screen buttons make sense on is a tablet. If there ever is an all screen phone, I may let it slide.
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I'm afraid that by having S4 presentations and allowing the leaks (may it be real or fake leaks as with S3), they effectively decreased Note2 sales. I was about to get it and now it doesn't look that appealing. 2 of my friends have exactly the same experience.