With less than a week left for the Samsung's much-awaited fourth-generation Galaxy S device, speculated specs reports have gained more traction on the internet, sending the technology world into a frenzy.
Samsung fans as well as technology critics will be eager to compare Galaxy S4 with rival smartphones and its very own predecessor, Galaxy S3, as well.
Here is a break-down of comparison between Galaxy S3 with speculated features of Galaxy S4:
|
Model |
Galaxy S3 |
Galaxy S4 |
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Display |
4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED Display with 720x1280p resolutions(pixel density: 306 pixels per inch) |
5.0-inch Full HD Solux Display with expected 1920 x 1080p resolutions and pixel density of 441 ppi |
|
OS |
Updated Android v4.2 OS Jelly Bean |
It is rumoured to be either Android v4.3 Or V5.0 OS (Key Lime Pie) |
|
Processor |
1.4Ghz quad-core processor |
Still speculated, it may feature either Exynos 5 Octa-core or Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor with 1.9GHz CPU speed |
|
RAM |
1GB (international variant), 2GB in select markets only |
2GB |
|
Memory |
16 and 32 GB, both expandable up to 64GB |
Expected to be available in three variants- 16GB,32GB and 64GB |
|
Camera |
Rear side: 8.0-megapixel camera Front side: 1.9-megapixel camera |
Rear:13.0-megapixel main camera Front: details unavailable |
|
Battery |
2100 mAh |
2600 mAh |
|
Price |
₹28,900/-(recently prices were slashed ahead of Galaxy S4 launch) |
Expected to be above ₹42,000 |
According to recent leaked snapshots of Galaxy S4, the smartphone is expected to feature Samsung's new TouchWiz interface Nature UX 2.0 with fully revamped Menu options against a white background. The images also confirmed that Galaxy S4 will come packed with the advanced eye enabled text browsing software 'Smart Scroll' as well as Smart Pause, Smart Stay and Smart Rotation features.
Its predecessor Galaxy S3 made more than 40 million sales within eight months of its launch. It also took a big bite out of Apple's iPhone market share, leading Samsung to become the world leader in smartphone market.
Speculations of Galaxy S3's successor has garnered huge hype around its debut. But along with its popularity, Galaxy S4 now has a big responsibility to uphold the company's reputation and further widen the gap with its rivals.
With Galaxy S4 expected to pack the industry's first 8-core processor and Android Key Lime Pie OS, Samsung fans can be rest assured that next generation Galaxy S device will create a new standard in the smartphone business.
The South Korean company has confirmed that it will launch Galaxy S4 at a public event in New York City, reportedly at Times Square on 14 March.
(With inputs from SamMobile)
