Thursday, May 23, 2013

Is the S4 really worth it?

Many of you are wondering what the S4 has that the S3 does not have. Here is a side by side comparison:
 
 
The most notable changes are as follows:
  1. Color-The color availability changes from the S3 to the S4, as a new "Black Mist" color is released rather then having a "Pebble Blue".
  2. Weight-The S4 is slightly lighter than the S3.
  3. OS-The S4 has the latest and greatest version of the Android OS, Jelly Bean 4.2.2
  4. CPU-The difference in the processor is one of the greatest differences available. The newer and faster processor on the S4 allows you to have two pages running on your phone just like the Note II allows you too. This is by far one of the greatest features that has improved from 3 to 4.
  5. Screen-The S4 comes with a slightly bigger 4.99 inch screen compared to the S3 4.8 inch screen. The screen is an updated Full HD AMOLED compared to the S3 super AMOLED, which means a brighter screen that produces richer colors
  6. Battery-The new S4 comes with a 2600 mAh battery compared to the 2100mAh seen in the S3. This added battery power gives strength to one of the greatest weaknesses that he S3 had.
  7. Camera-This is the other main feature that the S4 has better than the S3. The S4 has an upgraded 13MP rear, 2 MP front camera compared to the 8MP rear, 1.3 front seen on the S3. The upgraded camera is a huge upgrade. It also allows you to do dual mode, new to the market. This means that you can use both cameras at once to either record or take pictures, giving it an added personal touch to any pictures or videos you may take.
  8. Sensors-The last feature I will be talking about is the new sensors it comes with. The S4 has a new "Waivesense" technology, which allows users to wave their hands over the phone without touching it in order to changes songs, switch between webpages, or just simply change the time. While it is not a completely life changing feature, it is something that comes in handy for those who hate all those smudges on their screen.
My final analysis is that given the improved CPU and camera on it, the S4 is worth paying extra for over the S3. The way I see it, Samsung all the upgrades they had put in the Note II and made them better in the S4. While the S4 is not a completely new phone, the new features make it a must have for Android users.

1 comment:

  1. i still have the S2, but maybe i should get it!

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