Sold my 4s today and bought this phone ! First Android phone I've had. IMO its AMAZING and doesn't lag atall. I'm overwhelmed by the amount of customisation and things that you can do on it :D.
I got one recently, and I have to say, THAT WAS THE BEST CHOICE OF MY LIFE!!! This phone is AMAZING! I cant live without it :) I recommend getting it as fast as you can!
I just got this phone 2 weeks ago and I love it!! Its fast, has a beatiful design and amazing features! I was planning on getting the LG optimus g pro but went with this phone because of the features, design, plus that it has so many accessories(very important to me). If you want an amazing phone go with this one! BEST SMARTPHONE HANDS DOWN!!!
Getting this tomorrow. This phone is just perfect. I've played on a few and didn't come across any lag like you haters claim. I find this better than the Htc One because it offers more features.
I have been using iPhone since the first iPhone, and have always been pro iPhone, after watching this review and unboxing, I automatically went to the local AT&T store and bought one. I have never loved a phone like I do this one
I have the original Droid Razr Maxx from Verizon. I hear the S4 is just a small upgrade from the S3. Having my eye on and possibly being a new Samsung owner, should I stick with what I have with the dependable battery life and build quality or should I go with the S4? And I also have been reading through blogs that the S4 is laggy. Is this true for the S4 owners.
Hi Aaron please answer! On the text messaging app icon you have a notification like the iPhone, is this something new on the s4 that no one talks about? Thank you! I would really like to know
Very nice review. My only question is why doesn't ANY reveiwer mention that you can't Add photos music and apps to the sd card which can be considered worthless?
Correct me if I'm wrong, sir. Is there a two version of this phone? One is a Qualcomm and the other is Exyno? And is the Qualcomm cpu they use is Pro S4?
Probably getting this phone for my birthday. Been a Iphone fanboy for about 2 years. Kinda hard to give up. My hardest problem is I have a mac computer so Itunes will be useless. Is it worth it?
No issues with lag? Did you not see what happened when you rotated the messaging app? You rotated to landscape and nothing happened. Rotated back to portrait and ended up with the delayed rotate into landscape. This kind of issue needs sorting...
Random question....I have Sprint service but never owned a Samsung phone before. Does it display that the phone is in LTE? I had the iPhone 5 and it displayed on the phone with I was acutally using LTE. Thank you!
Alrighty Mr. Baker and fellow RUclipsrs: I have a Galaxy S 4. Overall I'm ok with it, but one big problem. When my phone is on vibrate, it only vibrates for about 3 seconds for incoming calls. This is my 1st Samsung phone, coming from the of Motorola Droids, but I would think a long and repetitive vibration for calls would be a feature that all phones had default. Is there a way to enable a better vibration, or an app I can get that will vibrate for me better then what it does now? Thank you.
I started with the Galaxy S Epic(with the slide out keyboard) to the Galaxy SII, then Galaxy SIII and just got my Galaxy SIIII today LOYALTY BABY!! YEA!!! I love every dam 1 of my Galaxies!
did the same thing. blew half my paycheck haha! well worth it i suggest the black mist i got it and it looks nice with cases. my brother got white not as good
@flashbak2theyayo the S3 was released in April of 2012; if you got it you got it 7-8 months after its release than that's your problem, just know this wasn't released when you bought it, and a new version wasn't introduced right away, but a full year after the release of its predecessor
people, why always the hate between HTC and Samsung fanboys? the HTC One and GS4 are both great smarthphones, top of the market. if you value build quality and a natural-looking screen, get the one. if you're all about top of the line hardware and great software features, get the S4.
I got my s3 back in January knowing the s4 was around the corner and I am Glad that I did that... the s4 at least in the US version is not worth upgrading to the s4 from the s3 since it only has a snapdragon 600 model... Since I still have my upgrade in October I could get this then or just wait for the s5 or wait for a phone coming out then.
fuck the htc one. only thing good in it is the speakers.. and bulid quality? everyone puts cases on their phone. and when aluminum phone fall, they dent
The US version does not have 8 Cores. It is just 4 also if you looked at reviews for the international one you would see that all 8 cores are never on on the phone. There is only ever 4 cores active at one time.
Well, yeah. But again, imagine what a few good developers could come out with this technology! Probably a nice educational app for kids that would rivet their attention (Smart Stay - an alert goes off if they aren't paying attention!), or some really cool games with Air View or the Smart Scroll.
Actually although I agree with your first 3 points, I think that overall in terms of design you have to give it to the HTC One. The HTC One and S4 are almost basically equal
getting this for christmas my favorite phone
me too!
Me three
Sold my 4s today and bought this phone ! First Android phone I've had. IMO its AMAZING and doesn't lag atall. I'm overwhelmed by the amount of customisation and things that you can do on it :D.
I got one recently, and I have to say, THAT WAS THE BEST CHOICE OF MY LIFE!!! This phone is AMAZING! I cant live without it :) I recommend getting it as fast as you can!
I just got this phone 2 weeks ago and I love it!! Its fast, has a beatiful design and amazing features! I was planning on getting the LG optimus g pro but went with this phone because of the features, design, plus that it has so many accessories(very important to me). If you want an amazing phone go with this one! BEST SMARTPHONE HANDS DOWN!!!
Getting this tomorrow. This phone is just perfect. I've played on a few and didn't come across any lag like you haters claim. I find this better than the Htc One because it offers more features.
I have been using iPhone since the first iPhone, and have always been pro iPhone, after watching this review and unboxing, I automatically went to the local AT&T store and bought one. I have never loved a phone like I do this one
omg omg omg, Aaron got his hands on the galaxy s4! I had been waiting for this moment!!! :D
what was the new keyboard did you install??? I cant find it and I really like that one.
@PhoneDog Do u know when and if cricket will be comin out with the galaxy s4?
love the intro. cant believe you still have the galaxy s!
I have the original Droid Razr Maxx from Verizon. I hear the S4 is just a small upgrade from the S3. Having my eye on and possibly being a new Samsung owner, should I stick with what I have with the dependable battery life and build quality or should I go with the S4? And I also have been reading through blogs that the S4 is laggy. Is this true for the S4 owners.
Iv been watching your reviews ever since the gs1 you have the best job lol
Hi Aaron please answer! On the text messaging app icon you have a notification like the iPhone, is this something new on the s4 that no one talks about? Thank you! I would really like to know
Hey Aaron, do you have any idea when Android 4.2.2 will come out for the GS3?
I'm getting mine next week! Sooooo excited!
Where do you find your wallpapers? I love them!
Very nice review. My only question is why doesn't ANY reveiwer mention that you can't Add photos music and apps to the sd card which can be considered worthless?
Phonedog, dying to know. Would you use this over your Note 2? Are you waiting for the Note 3?
Thanks, buddy. Great reviews.
Watching this on my s4 :-) got it yesterday in loveeee!!!
Exactly the same here. I own an iPhone and my upgrade is next Tuesday!^^ So happy, going to get a Galaxy S4. xD
Finally The Review I Have Been Waiting For :)
Excellent review as always. Keep up the great work guys!
Sorry may i ask you some question.That it easy to use with one hand ?? (sorry for my bad eng.)...thanks you:)))
Correct me if I'm wrong, sir. Is there a two version of this phone? One is a Qualcomm and the other is Exyno? And is the Qualcomm cpu they use is Pro S4?
Probably getting this phone for my birthday. Been a Iphone fanboy for about 2 years. Kinda hard to give up. My hardest problem is I have a mac computer so Itunes will be useless. Is it worth it?
love your reviews dude. buying mine on wednesday.
GreaT video, i can't wait to put my hands on the octa core version.
No issues with lag? Did you not see what happened when you rotated the messaging app? You rotated to landscape and nothing happened. Rotated back to portrait and ended up with the delayed rotate into landscape. This kind of issue needs sorting...
Great review I subscribed :-) quetions what about battery life? Thanks and keep it up!!!
Random question....I have Sprint service but never owned a Samsung phone before. Does it display that the phone is in LTE? I had the iPhone 5 and it displayed on the phone with I was acutally using LTE. Thank you!
Do you know when the galaxy s4 is coming to metro pcs?
Such a good intro .. miss aaron!
Alrighty Mr. Baker and fellow RUclipsrs: I have a Galaxy S 4. Overall I'm ok with it, but one big problem. When my phone is on vibrate, it only vibrates for about 3 seconds for incoming calls. This is my 1st Samsung phone, coming from the of Motorola Droids, but I would think a long and repetitive vibration for calls would be a feature that all phones had default. Is there a way to enable a better vibration, or an app I can get that will vibrate for me better then what it does now? Thank you.
That background picture on the S4 is really cool.
is that battery percentage part of the phone settings or a downloaded app?
Just got mine on Monday so beautiful
getting mine today so excited cant wait
Best review! 4 thumbs up! :D
I bought the HTC One, and I love it, but damn, the Galaxy is getting good reviews, I really wanna try it now.
Just got another S3 in red:-) its a Good unit.prob wont be getting a S4 .Good review arron.
I started with the Galaxy S Epic(with the slide out keyboard) to the Galaxy SII, then Galaxy SIII and just got my Galaxy SIIII today LOYALTY BABY!! YEA!!! I love every dam 1 of my Galaxies!
The keyboard you have installed...what is it called ?
when is the international version available?
did the same thing. blew half my paycheck haha! well worth it i suggest the black mist i got it and it looks nice with cases. my brother got white not as good
was there an unboxing?
will it blend that is the question?
I tried one in AT&T store, is an awesome phone ~ no doubt
too bad - 1 more year for the contract ~
You can install applications to external memory card in the galaxy s4?
Love the s4! Battery, os, screen size all combines with 4glte im good to go!
I dunno, but I like HTC for quite a lot of reasons. But the S4, and the Note II (I'll be buying it today :D ) just blew my mind away!
all around. fantastic features all around. all around baby!! all around! that's how he do
@Johnny, the iPad was NOT the first tablet. There were tablets for at least a decade before the iPad.
I have never been this excited to get a phone before.
where did you get that s4?
which one did you get the black or white?
What's the point for 1080p on such a small screen?
Hi iam with straight talk and wanted to know what network will it use.i am looking for one that can use verizon tower.
When is it coming out on Cricket?????????
I've always been Samsung fan. Owned the whole line. HTC One this time around wins.
I thought this phone comes out inn May, Im not saying you didn't get it but for what carrier?
Is the 13 megapixel camera substantially better then the 8 mp on the s3?
are the volume and power buttons still flimsy? cause i hate that about the s3.. feels like they will fall off D:
@flashbak2theyayo the S3 was released in April of 2012; if you got it you got it 7-8 months after its release than that's your problem, just know this wasn't released when you bought it, and a new version wasn't introduced right away, but a full year after the release of its predecessor
Wait...when did Aaron come back?!
Do u have to buy the Data plan for that phone??
Will it get android kit Kat?
I saw a picture of the Verizon version if I remember correctly, and it's on the back of the phone.
Which should I get the iPhone 5 or the Samsung gs4?
I love The Galaxy S4 one of the best phones Samsung has made yet
is there any difference between t mobile gs4 and at&t gs4
Best comeback! I literally LOL'd!!
Nice S4 review thanks
Hopefully, I'll get this tomorrow! If I do I commingle back to this site and brag hard.
Is this phone in t-moible stores?
maybe but let's see if this phone gets any software updates also
Have the iPhone 4 and hate it.,, can't wait to upgrade after spring break... Wish I could upgrade now, but it's too expensive to...
people, why always the hate between HTC and Samsung fanboys? the HTC One and GS4 are both great smarthphones, top of the market. if you value build quality and a natural-looking screen, get the one. if you're all about top of the line hardware and great software features, get the S4.
The smart scroll and smart stay is freaking cool
I want one!! The only smartphone I've ever liked is Android. LOVE this phone!!!
loved the intro LOL (gonna stay with my s3)
Does this have a ad card slot?
Does S beam work with a gs4 and gs3?
Samsung Galaxy S4 is the best smartphone out right now.
Forza Samsung!
Forza Barcelona!
I got my s3 back in January knowing the s4 was around the corner and I am Glad that I did that... the s4 at least in the US version is not worth upgrading to the s4 from the s3 since it only has a snapdragon 600 model... Since I still have my upgrade in October I could get this then or just wait for the s5 or wait for a phone coming out then.
You i get the black or white s4?
I have a question, what is this "flagship" thing they keep talking about?
When your messing someone that only has a gs3 or gs4 , would it notify u if that person read the message????
Aaron rejoined phonedog?
why is he explaining the homescreen easy mode?? it was available in S3 long ago!!!
I got this phone today.. it's awesome:)
I cant wait next week. my Samsung Note 2 has been only used for like 5 months xD
Is the galaxy s4 better then the lg g2?
the specs on the LG are obviously better but cameras are similar and the display on the s4 is WAYYYY better if you ask me
Okay kool thanks for your input bro
Ant Millz HTC One...
fuck the htc one. only thing good in it is the speakers.. and bulid quality? everyone puts cases on their phone. and when aluminum phone fall, they dent
Should i get this or the s3, can some 1 tell me which one is better?
The US version does not have 8 Cores. It is just 4 also if you looked at reviews for the international one you would see that all 8 cores are never on on the phone. There is only ever 4 cores active at one time.
Well, yeah. But again, imagine what a few good developers could come out with this technology! Probably a nice educational app for kids that would rivet their attention (Smart Stay - an alert goes off if they aren't paying attention!), or some really cool games with Air View or the Smart Scroll.
Should I get s3 or s4??
definitely s4, s3 is wayyy too slow trust me on this one
Then what about the iphone 3GS. What does the S stand for when it doesn't have siri?
I have an iphone 5 and i can honestly say Apple has to step their game up. This phone looks amazing.
wat about led indicator ?
Actually although I agree with your first 3 points, I think that overall in terms of design you have to give it to the HTC One. The HTC One and S4 are almost basically equal