Galaxy S4: Samsung introduces new smartphone

SAMSUNG - We will notify you immediately, do not expect a major upheaval with the introduction of the Galaxy S4. Copy in design compared to its big brother, the Galaxy S3, the new version is like a kind of S3 "S", as Apple had grown accustomed to. To say that Samsung is copying Apple that copies itself ... However, the S4 seems to be the best smartphone on the market and released in April.

The screen is a little bigger than before (5 inches), which increases the challenge of the South Korean brand in more robust formats. The iPhone 5 is now part of a range that can be called "mini" with its diagonal of 4 inches. The difference is noticeable still on weight: 130 grams, Samsung, against 112 for Apple, which is not unreasonable for such a size.

More economical and a huge battery

Technically, the Galaxy S4 embeds more powerful chips, with the particularity of using two separate processors. One for demanding applications, the other to standby: practice for the life of the battery. Besides the battery, let's talk. It enjoys a power of 2600 mAh, 1440 mAh against the iPhone 5. Users of Apple's latest smartphone already know oh this is important. Samsung, however, did not give further details, then we would have liked an encrypted time.

Of course, the Galaxy S4 will be available in versions compatible with mobile third-or fourth-generation (3G or 4G LTE). Moreover, Samsung has not bothered to give a layer: no, the iPhone 5 is not compatible with this high-speed standard. A shame, considering that the Galaxy S3 (released spring 2012) was already ...

A multitude of amazing gadgets

The side of the new software, the screen should follow the eye movement to scroll a web page. A misuse of your eye off the screen is also likely to break a video ... These features are similar to the gadget, but innovation is remarkable, as is the presence of temperature sensors and humidity. That should do wonders in advertising campaigns.

                  

Two video cameras and sensors are in the game, 13-megapixel rear and 2 megapixel front, and can operate together via Dual Camera function. Interesting for those who are tired of never being in the pictures!

S-Translator function, which allows you to translate on the fly in six languages ​​and oral seems quite handy. It will also be possible to separate the phone into two environments: the personal and the other professional (protected), an element already present in BlackBerry ... Everything is naturally embedded in the latest version of Android (Jelly Bean), the operating system from Google. Samsung has yet to release prices.

Overall the Galaxy S4 is a great success, but certainly not a radical change. Its small lot of technological innovations leaves a better impression during the presentation of the iPhone 5, demonstrating the tenacity of Samsung. Failure however, always finishing a tone below.