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Samsung Galaxy S IV on March 14th - Different Specs
Posted by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/25/2013 09:22 AM | 34 comment(s) ]
The Galaxy S IV model will heat up competition in the crucial U.S. mobile phone market, where Apple surpassed Samsung Electronics as the top mobile phone seller for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2012. It will be the first U.S. launch of Samsung's flagship Galaxy smartphone in three years, company spokeswoman Chenny Kim said, and comes amid a Samsung advertising blitz in the United States that has including light-hearted jabs at Apple's fans.
The Galaxy S IV will no longer use the Samsung EXYNOS processor and according to the latest rumours this processor has overheating issues. Today we can confirm Samsung will use the Snapdragon 600 and it is clocked at 1.9 Ghz which is 0.2 Ghz higher than the HTC One. The Galaxy S IV will have 2 GB of RAM and will come in three variants 16, 32 or 64 GB. As the rumours earlier reported Samsung is going to use a Full HD display. The Galaxy S IV uses a 4,99? Full-HD SoLux Display we have no information if this is based on LCD3 like the HTC One. But a couple of months ago we posted the first hint regarding Samsung’s LCD factory is ready to produce Full HD panels from early 2013. And we also know Samsung’s AMOLED factory does have many problems with the production of full HD AMOLED screens.
Below a list of the confirmed specifications:
- 4,99" Full-HD SoLux Display
- Snapdragon 600 1.9 Ghz
- 2 GB RAM
- 16, 32 or 64 GB
- 13 Megapixel
- 140.1 x 71.8 x 7.7mm
- 138 gram
- Home button with touch buttons
- Plastic back with aluminium sides
- Removable battery
- Black / White
We also know more about the build and dimensions of the device. According to our insider the dimensions of the device are 140.1 x 71.8 x 7.7mm and the weight is 138 gram, the new Galaxy S IV will use a home button and will have touch buttons. If you look at the photo below you will see that it will be square formed again, so they dropped the Galaxy SIII design line. He also said the sides are made from aluminium but the back is still plastic which automatic hints to a removable battery which is good to know.
Yesterday we already found out that the Galaxy S IV will have a 13 megapixel camera. Some leaked photos created by the Galaxy S IV showed up to confirm that.
If our insider is right again this is a bad sign for all the EXYNOS and AMOLED freaks out there.
Samsung Galaxy S IV on March 14th - Different Specs
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#4537752 Posted on: 02/25/2013 04:46 PM
Updating OS has been made damn hard.. Unless buying a phone once 1 year.
I woud love to update my "****ty" 2.something to 4.something. But im an idiot and i cant. =)
But it shouldn't be.
Apple and Microsoft both manage to accomplish this; hell, even Google's own "Nexus" devices manage to do this.
It's the only reason I bought a Nexus 4; if I had to put up with the update and "sense" and other layers nonsense from carriers, I would just go with Apple and be done with it. I shouldn't have to root my device and void my warranty just to be updated with the latest security and bug patches.
What's also bad is that Google doesn't give a baseline for each generation for devs to target as minimum ground, Microsoft and Apple both do this. I remember reading an interview with a small developer, he said that he has received bug reports from 2,300 unique devices, how the hell are you supposed to deal with something like that?
Google is going to need to address this sooner or later, I personally hope it's sooner with Key Lime Pie (Android 5.0) this May.
Updating OS has been made damn hard.. Unless buying a phone once 1 year.
I woud love to update my "****ty" 2.something to 4.something. But im an idiot and i cant. =)
But it shouldn't be.
Apple and Microsoft both manage to accomplish this; hell, even Google's own "Nexus" devices manage to do this.
It's the only reason I bought a Nexus 4; if I had to put up with the update and "sense" and other layers nonsense from carriers, I would just go with Apple and be done with it. I shouldn't have to root my device and void my warranty just to be updated with the latest security and bug patches.
What's also bad is that Google doesn't give a baseline for each generation for devs to target as minimum ground, Microsoft and Apple both do this. I remember reading an interview with a small developer, he said that he has received bug reports from 2,300 unique devices, how the hell are you supposed to deal with something like that?
Google is going to need to address this sooner or later, I personally hope it's sooner with Key Lime Pie (Android 5.0) this May.
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#4537758 Posted on: 02/25/2013 04:54 PM
And just for comparisons sake, just look at iOS fragmentation compared to Android fragmentation:
iOS:
Android:
And just for comparisons sake, just look at iOS fragmentation compared to Android fragmentation:
iOS:
Android:
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#4537838 Posted on: 02/25/2013 06:21 PM
I am fine with my brand new BlackBerry Z10
awesome OS
I am fine with my brand new BlackBerry Z10
awesome OS
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#4537864 Posted on: 02/25/2013 06:38 PM
The new HTC One might be in your interest since the body is entirely made out of aluminium and is the first phone to be ever constructed in such a way.
What's the S4 made out of?
That's what I'm going to hold out for. My S2 broke on me about a month ago and I've been using a BlackBerry Bold for what feels like centuries now (it's like going 18 steps back)... I'm not very happy with Samsung's build quality (owned 3 Samsung LCDs, 2 of their phones, and a laptop)... Safe to say I'm all plasticked out... Looking forward to holding something that doesn't feel like it was made for a toddler again and actually has some weight/quality to it.
I just hope they use a better glass than the One X. My brother's shattered in his pocket somehow
The new HTC One might be in your interest since the body is entirely made out of aluminium and is the first phone to be ever constructed in such a way.
What's the S4 made out of?
That's what I'm going to hold out for. My S2 broke on me about a month ago and I've been using a BlackBerry Bold for what feels like centuries now (it's like going 18 steps back)... I'm not very happy with Samsung's build quality (owned 3 Samsung LCDs, 2 of their phones, and a laptop)... Safe to say I'm all plasticked out... Looking forward to holding something that doesn't feel like it was made for a toddler again and actually has some weight/quality to it.
I just hope they use a better glass than the One X. My brother's shattered in his pocket somehow
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#4537870 Posted on: 02/25/2013 06:46 PM
And just for comparisons sake, just look at iOS fragmentation compared to Android fragmentation:
iOS:
Android:
Most of that could be attributed to people simply not having the knowledge to update or actually caring to... whereas with Android, most are STUCK on their current OSs without even getting one major revision. At least Apple phones are guaranteed to be updated for two years...
I'm not an Apple fan by any means (well other than being able to update and having phones built with some quality since 90% of Android phones are plastic pieces of $hit build quality wise), but it'd be nice if Google stepped in and did something about their fragmentation problem (forcing manufacturers to bring their "skins" to the Android store for one).
And just for comparisons sake, just look at iOS fragmentation compared to Android fragmentation:
iOS:
Android:
Most of that could be attributed to people simply not having the knowledge to update or actually caring to... whereas with Android, most are STUCK on their current OSs without even getting one major revision. At least Apple phones are guaranteed to be updated for two years...
I'm not an Apple fan by any means (well other than being able to update and having phones built with some quality since 90% of Android phones are plastic pieces of $hit build quality wise), but it'd be nice if Google stepped in and did something about their fragmentation problem (forcing manufacturers to bring their "skins" to the Android store for one).
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#4537880 Posted on: 02/25/2013 06:56 PM
I want a little more info on the display. If its ful RGB and possibly ips I may jump ship to the S4 when my upgrade is available.
I want a little more info on the display. If its ful RGB and possibly ips I may jump ship to the S4 when my upgrade is available.
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#4537894 Posted on: 02/25/2013 07:16 PM
Comparing Microsoft and Apple to Google as far as fragmentation goes is pretty pointless. Both of the former control (or at least have a very, very large say in) the hardware and software on their phones/products.
Android is open source. There are upsides and downsides to this. One of the downs is that manufacturers who modify Android have to maintain updates on their own. The UP is that it allows manufacturers to run Android, but differentiate themselves from other manufacturers.
Comparing Microsoft and Apple to Google as far as fragmentation goes is pretty pointless. Both of the former control (or at least have a very, very large say in) the hardware and software on their phones/products.
Android is open source. There are upsides and downsides to this. One of the downs is that manufacturers who modify Android have to maintain updates on their own. The UP is that it allows manufacturers to run Android, but differentiate themselves from other manufacturers.
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#4537909 Posted on: 02/25/2013 07:38 PM
No idea. i think there is no information about it.
and yes iam also keeping an eye on HTC ONE. it is like a big iphone 5 design. wich is nice. but too big? dont know without holding it myself.
It is a little too big IMO. I have the HTC Titan where the outer body shell is made out of aluminium, it's a nice touch but too big at 4.7 as much as I loved it.
That's what I'm going to hold out for. My S2 broke on me about a month ago and I've been using a BlackBerry Bold for what feels like centuries now (it's like going 18 steps back)... I'm not very happy with Samsung's build quality (owned 3 Samsung LCDs, 2 of their phones, and a laptop)... Safe to say I'm all plasticked out... Looking forward to holding something that doesn't feel like it was made for a toddler again and actually has some weight/quality to it.
I just hope they use a better glass than the One X. My brother's shattered in his pocket somehow
I quite like the glass on my HTC 8X, it curves nicely around the edges. I find the screen to be the perfect size compared to 3.7, 4.0 and 4.7inch screens and the colour quality of the LCD is seriously good. The body shell is polycarbonate, have you tried holding one of those types of body shells?
No idea. i think there is no information about it.
and yes iam also keeping an eye on HTC ONE. it is like a big iphone 5 design. wich is nice. but too big? dont know without holding it myself.
It is a little too big IMO. I have the HTC Titan where the outer body shell is made out of aluminium, it's a nice touch but too big at 4.7 as much as I loved it.
That's what I'm going to hold out for. My S2 broke on me about a month ago and I've been using a BlackBerry Bold for what feels like centuries now (it's like going 18 steps back)... I'm not very happy with Samsung's build quality (owned 3 Samsung LCDs, 2 of their phones, and a laptop)... Safe to say I'm all plasticked out... Looking forward to holding something that doesn't feel like it was made for a toddler again and actually has some weight/quality to it.
I just hope they use a better glass than the One X. My brother's shattered in his pocket somehow
I quite like the glass on my HTC 8X, it curves nicely around the edges. I find the screen to be the perfect size compared to 3.7, 4.0 and 4.7inch screens and the colour quality of the LCD is seriously good. The body shell is polycarbonate, have you tried holding one of those types of body shells?
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#4538527 Posted on: 02/26/2013 02:20 PM
Plastic back and aluminium sides. Why do they skimp out on the case materials? I will keep my Razer Maxx HD.
Plastic back and aluminium sides. Why do they skimp out on the case materials? I will keep my Razer Maxx HD.
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#4538694 Posted on: 02/26/2013 05:50 PM
Most of that could be attributed to people simply not having the knowledge to update or actually caring to... whereas with Android, most are STUCK on their current OSs without even getting one major revision. At least Apple phones are guaranteed to be updated for two years...
I'm not an Apple fan by any means (well other than being able to update and having phones built with some quality since 90% of Android phones are plastic pieces of $hit build quality wise), but it'd be nice if Google stepped in and did something about their fragmentation problem (forcing manufacturers to bring their "skins" to the Android store for one).
Quite right on the knowledge of updating phones. A work colleague just gave me her Galaxy SII to install some enterprise dictation software and suffice to say it doesn't work because she's still running Gingerbread 2.3.4! Why on earth you have to use Kies to download and update the phone is beyond me as I've never owned a Samsung running Android but this may go some way to explaining users who are still on Gingerbread. It should just be OTA but it seems they can't handle that!
Microsoft stepped in and forced out the 7.8 update for older Windows Phones regardless of the fact that HTC and other manufacturers said they wouldn't be updating some phones. I'm guessing the issue with Android is that Google can't do it because of the different user interfaces.
What they should do for their next big version of Android is force updates whilst allowing for customised interfaces such as HTC Sense etc. so basically HTC Sense would be an overlay to the normal OS so when the normal OS is updated the overlay isn't broken.
Most of that could be attributed to people simply not having the knowledge to update or actually caring to... whereas with Android, most are STUCK on their current OSs without even getting one major revision. At least Apple phones are guaranteed to be updated for two years...
I'm not an Apple fan by any means (well other than being able to update and having phones built with some quality since 90% of Android phones are plastic pieces of $hit build quality wise), but it'd be nice if Google stepped in and did something about their fragmentation problem (forcing manufacturers to bring their "skins" to the Android store for one).
Quite right on the knowledge of updating phones. A work colleague just gave me her Galaxy SII to install some enterprise dictation software and suffice to say it doesn't work because she's still running Gingerbread 2.3.4! Why on earth you have to use Kies to download and update the phone is beyond me as I've never owned a Samsung running Android but this may go some way to explaining users who are still on Gingerbread. It should just be OTA but it seems they can't handle that!
Microsoft stepped in and forced out the 7.8 update for older Windows Phones regardless of the fact that HTC and other manufacturers said they wouldn't be updating some phones. I'm guessing the issue with Android is that Google can't do it because of the different user interfaces.
What they should do for their next big version of Android is force updates whilst allowing for customised interfaces such as HTC Sense etc. so basically HTC Sense would be an overlay to the normal OS so when the normal OS is updated the overlay isn't broken.
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#4538795 Posted on: 02/26/2013 07:20 PM
the specs seem too close to the Note 2, with the exception of 13mp camera and additional 300mhz cpu, it won't be enough to tempt Note 2 owners.
the specs seem too close to the Note 2, with the exception of 13mp camera and additional 300mhz cpu, it won't be enough to tempt Note 2 owners.
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#4538889 Posted on: 02/26/2013 08:40 PM
The Note 2 came out 4 months ago, what would tempt them, I mean, if you're being tempted that often...
the specs seem too close to the Note 2, with the exception of 13mp camera and additional 300mhz cpu, it won't be enough to tempt Note 2 owners.
The Note 2 came out 4 months ago, what would tempt them, I mean, if you're being tempted that often...
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#4543139 Posted on: 03/04/2013 12:18 AM
Quite right on the knowledge of updating phones. A work colleague just gave me her Galaxy SII to install some enterprise dictation software and suffice to say it doesn't work because she's still running Gingerbread 2.3.4! Why on earth you have to use Kies to download and update the phone is beyond me as I've never owned a Samsung running Android but this may go some way to explaining users who are still on Gingerbread. It should just be OTA but it seems they can't handle that!
Microsoft stepped in and forced out the 7.8 update for older Windows Phones regardless of the fact that HTC and other manufacturers said they wouldn't be updating some phones. I'm guessing the issue with Android is that Google can't do it because of the different user interfaces.
What they should do for their next big version of Android is force updates whilst allowing for customised interfaces such as HTC Sense etc. so basically HTC Sense would be an overlay to the normal OS so when the normal OS is updated the overlay isn't broken.
Yeah, people even have trouble updating their iPhone's believe it or not. I wasn't too impressed on the hoops you had to go through with Kies either (especially Samsung's software being a requirement just to root the friggin' thing).
I remember reading an article long ago that Google was going to have all of the manufacturers' UIs be optional via the market as you suggested - but it's been a year now and everyone's still slow on the updates and they're still not forced to go on the market. You know, it's obvious how intentional the fragmentation really is at this point. Not only do you need to wait for Samsung, HTC, et al to put their junk on it every revision, but then you also need to wait on carriers to test it on their network which gives an even longer delay. By the time people can upgrade to Froyo from GB, they'll be ogling the newer devices sporting JB/whatever update that's seemingly exclusive to brand new phone owners and Nexus users (thus even more $$$). Hell, I even got caught in their web. Decided to go for another S2 but went with a variant exclusive to T-Mobile and Telus... Story short... BIG MISTAKE. All updates would only be pushed at T-Mobile's discretion... assuming Samsung was even working/caring to upgrade their "older"/less popular sister phones. The red tape you need to go through (or wait through) just to upgrade your device is ridiculous. Imagine how much better Android would be if every device was essentially a Nexus device... and if you wanted Sense or TouchWiz, all you'd have to do is go to the app store? Hell, they could even charge $15 for it or something to capitalize on and I'd still be happy. People talk about how free/open source-Android is when really it's all smoke and mirrors. The whole open-source thing is a great concept, but all it's been doing is giving carriers and manufacturers the advantage do to whatever they want with it -- it hasn't really been benefiting us, the consumers.
Quite right on the knowledge of updating phones. A work colleague just gave me her Galaxy SII to install some enterprise dictation software and suffice to say it doesn't work because she's still running Gingerbread 2.3.4! Why on earth you have to use Kies to download and update the phone is beyond me as I've never owned a Samsung running Android but this may go some way to explaining users who are still on Gingerbread. It should just be OTA but it seems they can't handle that!
Microsoft stepped in and forced out the 7.8 update for older Windows Phones regardless of the fact that HTC and other manufacturers said they wouldn't be updating some phones. I'm guessing the issue with Android is that Google can't do it because of the different user interfaces.
What they should do for their next big version of Android is force updates whilst allowing for customised interfaces such as HTC Sense etc. so basically HTC Sense would be an overlay to the normal OS so when the normal OS is updated the overlay isn't broken.
Yeah, people even have trouble updating their iPhone's believe it or not. I wasn't too impressed on the hoops you had to go through with Kies either (especially Samsung's software being a requirement just to root the friggin' thing).
I remember reading an article long ago that Google was going to have all of the manufacturers' UIs be optional via the market as you suggested - but it's been a year now and everyone's still slow on the updates and they're still not forced to go on the market. You know, it's obvious how intentional the fragmentation really is at this point. Not only do you need to wait for Samsung, HTC, et al to put their junk on it every revision, but then you also need to wait on carriers to test it on their network which gives an even longer delay. By the time people can upgrade to Froyo from GB, they'll be ogling the newer devices sporting JB/whatever update that's seemingly exclusive to brand new phone owners and Nexus users (thus even more $$$). Hell, I even got caught in their web. Decided to go for another S2 but went with a variant exclusive to T-Mobile and Telus... Story short... BIG MISTAKE. All updates would only be pushed at T-Mobile's discretion... assuming Samsung was even working/caring to upgrade their "older"/less popular sister phones. The red tape you need to go through (or wait through) just to upgrade your device is ridiculous. Imagine how much better Android would be if every device was essentially a Nexus device... and if you wanted Sense or TouchWiz, all you'd have to do is go to the app store? Hell, they could even charge $15 for it or something to capitalize on and I'd still be happy. People talk about how free/open source-Android is when really it's all smoke and mirrors. The whole open-source thing is a great concept, but all it's been doing is giving carriers and manufacturers the advantage do to whatever they want with it -- it hasn't really been benefiting us, the consumers.
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#4543186 Posted on: 03/04/2013 02:23 AM
this sucks as I am just about to upgrade to an s2 on boost mobiles contract free network that will cost me 278 for the phone and 50 a month....metro pcs has the s3 but that is 499 usd a bit over my budget...I can not be bothered with a contract anymore but I am quite fond of the snapdragon processors
this sucks as I am just about to upgrade to an s2 on boost mobiles contract free network that will cost me 278 for the phone and 50 a month....metro pcs has the s3 but that is 499 usd a bit over my budget...I can not be bothered with a contract anymore but I am quite fond of the snapdragon processors
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Anyways, with all these Android phones, I just wish Google would force all their OEM partners and carriers to follow an update schedule so we can all be on the same page.
It's ridiculous that 83%+ (official statistic) of IOS phones are running the latest version; while on Android's side only 1.4% of devices are running 4.2 and only a mere 13.6% of devices are running 4.1., yet over 45.6% of Android devices are still running the outdated 2.3 Gingerbread.
It's this fragmentation that makes being on Android a horrible headache. Google really needs to enforce an update regime similar to Apple and Microsoft.
Updating OS has been made damn hard.. Unless buying a phone once a year.
I woud love to update my "****ty" 2.something to 4.something. But im an idiot and i cant. =)