Samsung has released its latest smartphone product, the Galaxy S4. Phones are equipped with components and advanced features are the first product that uses an 8-core (4 +4) Exynos5Octa.
As to whether the components and advanced features embedded in Samsung products Galaxy S4? Here is a complete review of the smartphone Galaxy S4 quoted kompas.com
Design Samsung Galaxy S4
Galaxy S4 wrapped in a small cardboard box made from recycled materials. The color is light brown, with a patterned mold which makes the box look as if made of wood.
Samsung have also included some complementary accessories to accompany the Galaxy S4, the batteries are packaged separately from the smartphone unit, USB charger, micro-USB data cable, User's Guides, and a model of in-ear headset.
Galaxy S4 has a weight of 130 g, with thickness less than 8mm, and rounded corners which makes the Galaxy S4 comfortable grip despite having a screen size of up to 5 inches.
The overall design GalaxyS4 smartphone looks very similar to the Galaxy S III. On the side of the face, the top of the screen, there is a row of cameras and light sensor and distance, while at the bottom of the screen there is the physical "Home" button is flanked soft "Return" and "Menu".
Micro USB port for both charging and data transfer from and to the computer can be found on the bottom side. On the load side of a 3.5 mm audio jack and an IR blaster that can be used to control the TV. The power button and volume control are placed on each side of the right and left.
In addition to batteries, speakers, and a micro SIM card slot and a micro-SD, on the back there is also a camera with LED. Back cover made of thin plastic and can be removed by prying from a small gap which is located near the power button.
Screen
The most striking thing is the screen of the Galaxy S4. In addition to large (5 inches), Super AMOLED display that is brought by this smartphone also looks very beautiful.
Galaxy S4 screen looks bright because it has the ability to contrast and high color saturation, but not oversaturated like its predecessors owned screen sometimes displays colors that are too dark. On Galaxy S4, seemingly more natural color appearance than the Galaxy SIII.
Galaxy S4 screen using 1920x1080 resolutions (full-HD). Its pixel density reaches 441PPI so images and text displayed with a very sharp without serrations (jaggyness) at all, even when viewed from a very close distance.
One of the new features available displays on the Galaxy S4 is the ability to adjust the screen brightness mode "Auto Brightness". Persists brightness settings automatically based on ambient light conditions change, but the user can adjust how bright the auto setting run.
In addition, Samsung also provides a profile option "Display Modes" which contains preset color and contrast settings are suitable for a number of different purposes, such as "Movie" and "Professional Photo". Option "Adapt Display" will automatically select the appropriate display profile by user activities, but is not compatible with third-party applications.
Software
Galaxy S4 operates using Android 4.2.2 which is the latest version, the interface Samsung TouchWiz hallmark.
Important functions in GalaxyS4 can be enabled or disabled via the Android ControlCenter panel that can be accessed by swiping two fingers from the top of the screen limits.
By default, the Galaxy S4 provides a five-homescreen, each filled with a variety of widgets, say Flipboard, S Travel, and Story Album.
One other interesting thing of the Android 4.2.2 operating system is the user can add widgets on the lock screen to access certain functions without having to unlock the device first.
Row of widgets that can be added include: camera, e-mail client, and more. More options can be accessed in the menu "Settings> Lock screen> Lock screen widgets". Written messages displayed on the lock screen can be set as desired.
Special features
One appeal of the Galaxy S4 lies in the ability to detect multiple types of gestures that can be used as an input mechanism than touching a finger on the screen.
By enabling "Air Gesture", users can wave vertically and horizontally in front of the smartphone to navigate without touching the screen. Features "Smart Scroll" is used for scrolling web pages by tilting the phone forward and backward. Users can also be tilted and lowered his head to run the feature, as long as there is a change in slope between the eyes with the point of view of the sensor on the Galaxy S4.
In addition to these features, Galaxy S4 also add features Smartstay. This feature also previously been implemented on the Galaxy SIII. There is also a feature similar to Smartstay, namely SmartPause. This feature is useful for detecting the eyes of its consumer. The difference, SmartPause used to pause a video when the user looked away from the screen. Playback when the user goes back looked back at the screen.
Then there are the "Water View" which provides a preview of the content for multiple applications, such as e-mails that can be read without the need to first completely open, just to cast a finger across the screen. This feature can also be used to see a preview of the scene while watching the video to cast your finger above the timeline.
Camera Galaxy S4
The main camera on the Galaxy S4 has a resolution of 13 megapixels. Quality looks good catches and detailed picture in quite light conditions, with the metering is accurate, including the backlight light situations.
A wide range of shooting modes is provided and can be accessed through the "Code" on the left side of the shutter button.
Camera setting options are marked with a gear-shaped button provides access to some advanced settings options, such as Preset White Balance, Mode Metering, Exposure Compensation, and ISO. Galaxy S4 also provides a number of photo filters that can be used to create.
As for the video recording, Samsung Galaxy S4 in a format capable of recording full-HD 1080p (1920x1080) 30 FPS. The tape looks pretty sharp and clear.
Performance
Undoubtedly, the Galaxy S4 is one of the fastest smartphones available today. Galaxy S4 equipped with 8-core processor (4 +4) Exynos5Octa which has two sets of processor cores. The first set contains 4 cores "ARM A15 1, 6GHz" high-performance, while the second set consists of 4 core units "ARM A7 1, 2GHz".
The second set of the processor is not running concurrently, but each took over duties on certain conditions. When in need of high performance, Galaxy S4 will activate core A15. A7 core will work in conditions that do not require high performance to save battery.
For additional information, the actual Galaxy S4 is also available in a version with a quad-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 600. However, these variants only marketed in specific areas such as the United States and Europe that have a 4G LTE network.
By Samsung, the processor combined with 2GB RAM and PowerVR SGX graphics processor 544MP3.
Samsung Galaxy S4 also able to run multiple applications simultaneously without significant lag. Various kinds of 3D game was running smoothly.
As to whether the components and advanced features embedded in Samsung products Galaxy S4? Here is a complete review of the smartphone Galaxy S4 quoted kompas.com
Design Samsung Galaxy S4
Galaxy S4 wrapped in a small cardboard box made from recycled materials. The color is light brown, with a patterned mold which makes the box look as if made of wood.
Samsung have also included some complementary accessories to accompany the Galaxy S4, the batteries are packaged separately from the smartphone unit, USB charger, micro-USB data cable, User's Guides, and a model of in-ear headset.
Galaxy S4 has a weight of 130 g, with thickness less than 8mm, and rounded corners which makes the Galaxy S4 comfortable grip despite having a screen size of up to 5 inches.
The overall design GalaxyS4 smartphone looks very similar to the Galaxy S III. On the side of the face, the top of the screen, there is a row of cameras and light sensor and distance, while at the bottom of the screen there is the physical "Home" button is flanked soft "Return" and "Menu".
Micro USB port for both charging and data transfer from and to the computer can be found on the bottom side. On the load side of a 3.5 mm audio jack and an IR blaster that can be used to control the TV. The power button and volume control are placed on each side of the right and left.
In addition to batteries, speakers, and a micro SIM card slot and a micro-SD, on the back there is also a camera with LED. Back cover made of thin plastic and can be removed by prying from a small gap which is located near the power button.
Screen
The most striking thing is the screen of the Galaxy S4. In addition to large (5 inches), Super AMOLED display that is brought by this smartphone also looks very beautiful.
Galaxy S4 screen looks bright because it has the ability to contrast and high color saturation, but not oversaturated like its predecessors owned screen sometimes displays colors that are too dark. On Galaxy S4, seemingly more natural color appearance than the Galaxy SIII.
Galaxy S4 screen using 1920x1080 resolutions (full-HD). Its pixel density reaches 441PPI so images and text displayed with a very sharp without serrations (jaggyness) at all, even when viewed from a very close distance.
One of the new features available displays on the Galaxy S4 is the ability to adjust the screen brightness mode "Auto Brightness". Persists brightness settings automatically based on ambient light conditions change, but the user can adjust how bright the auto setting run.
Software
Galaxy S4 operates using Android 4.2.2 which is the latest version, the interface Samsung TouchWiz hallmark.
Important functions in GalaxyS4 can be enabled or disabled via the Android ControlCenter panel that can be accessed by swiping two fingers from the top of the screen limits.
By default, the Galaxy S4 provides a five-homescreen, each filled with a variety of widgets, say Flipboard, S Travel, and Story Album.
One other interesting thing of the Android 4.2.2 operating system is the user can add widgets on the lock screen to access certain functions without having to unlock the device first.
Row of widgets that can be added include: camera, e-mail client, and more. More options can be accessed in the menu "Settings> Lock screen> Lock screen widgets". Written messages displayed on the lock screen can be set as desired.
Special features
One appeal of the Galaxy S4 lies in the ability to detect multiple types of gestures that can be used as an input mechanism than touching a finger on the screen.
By enabling "Air Gesture", users can wave vertically and horizontally in front of the smartphone to navigate without touching the screen. Features "Smart Scroll" is used for scrolling web pages by tilting the phone forward and backward. Users can also be tilted and lowered his head to run the feature, as long as there is a change in slope between the eyes with the point of view of the sensor on the Galaxy S4.
In addition to these features, Galaxy S4 also add features Smartstay. This feature also previously been implemented on the Galaxy SIII. There is also a feature similar to Smartstay, namely SmartPause. This feature is useful for detecting the eyes of its consumer. The difference, SmartPause used to pause a video when the user looked away from the screen. Playback when the user goes back looked back at the screen.
Then there are the "Water View" which provides a preview of the content for multiple applications, such as e-mails that can be read without the need to first completely open, just to cast a finger across the screen. This feature can also be used to see a preview of the scene while watching the video to cast your finger above the timeline.
Camera Galaxy S4
The main camera on the Galaxy S4 has a resolution of 13 megapixels. Quality looks good catches and detailed picture in quite light conditions, with the metering is accurate, including the backlight light situations.
A wide range of shooting modes is provided and can be accessed through the "Code" on the left side of the shutter button.
Camera setting options are marked with a gear-shaped button provides access to some advanced settings options, such as Preset White Balance, Mode Metering, Exposure Compensation, and ISO. Galaxy S4 also provides a number of photo filters that can be used to create.
As for the video recording, Samsung Galaxy S4 in a format capable of recording full-HD 1080p (1920x1080) 30 FPS. The tape looks pretty sharp and clear.
Performance
Undoubtedly, the Galaxy S4 is one of the fastest smartphones available today. Galaxy S4 equipped with 8-core processor (4 +4) Exynos5Octa which has two sets of processor cores. The first set contains 4 cores "ARM A15 1, 6GHz" high-performance, while the second set consists of 4 core units "ARM A7 1, 2GHz".
The second set of the processor is not running concurrently, but each took over duties on certain conditions. When in need of high performance, Galaxy S4 will activate core A15. A7 core will work in conditions that do not require high performance to save battery.
For additional information, the actual Galaxy S4 is also available in a version with a quad-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 600. However, these variants only marketed in specific areas such as the United States and Europe that have a 4G LTE network.
By Samsung, the processor combined with 2GB RAM and PowerVR SGX graphics processor 544MP3.
Samsung Galaxy S4 also able to run multiple applications simultaneously without significant lag. Various kinds of 3D game was running smoothly.
