Samsung Galaxy S4

bongi69 · 1st June 2013, 07:30

So I've had my new Galaxy S4 for nigh on 24hrs, and all I can say is WOW!

I've upgraded from a Galaxy S2 (which is still going & is staying in the family lol) and the screen is absolutely amazing. The screen on the s2 was groundbreaking 2 years ago but the screen on the s4 absolutely trounces anything I've tried over the last few weeks including the HTC one which I was also considering.

The phone is lightning fast, and I'm convinced my 3G connection is faster than on the s2 (same network). I know the connection is probably not changed but obviously with the faster processor it just seems to. Google Play music is now usable; on my s2 it would take about 10 seconds to load the next track from the cloud but either the s4 is caching them better or it just works better as the max delay has been about 2 seconds. We have no option for 4G here in Ireland at the moment, but I've stuck with Three as they have the fastest 3G connection here. This is the only downfall and I dont blame the device for this but I suspect it will be a better experience if you had this phone on EE in the UK using 4G to its limit! Its made for 4G; come on Irish networks get your act together!!!

I have yet to give the camera a proper test, and its only getting its first full day use today so will be able to comment on battery life later on. Some would say the phone is less than a premium feel, and it somewhat is when stacked up to the likes of the HTC one and the iphone 5 but its still nice to hold in the hand and it does feel durable.

For anyone upgrading from an s3 I would say you may be less impressed than I was as they are basically the same chassis but coming from an s2, another android or tempted to switch allegiance from apple you will be quite smitten as I am

mh007 · 1st June 2013, 09:40

Have to agree !

I upgraded from a Galaxy S to the S4.

Apparently, the S4 has broken sales records & i'm not surprised.

rovexCDTi · 1st June 2013, 15:51

Well i went for the HTC One simply because i wanted something different after the S2 and S3. However the S4 is a great phone, and could well be the best selling single model in the world this year. If, like me, you despise the Fruity phone, its a great thing.

bongi69 · 1st June 2013, 18:29

Moderate usage today from about 07:30 and its still at 40% battery

Already got is first ding though

AndyAitch · 2nd June 2013, 14:53

I upgraded from the S3 to the S4, my contract was up for renewal but I've dumped T-Mobile and gone with '3'. I'm well pleased with the phone and the network, it has a few things that the S3 didn't have. I'm loving the camera, the voice control is a lot better, the screen is fantastic.

Apple? Pah...

bongi69 · 3rd June 2013, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyAitch

I upgraded from the S3 to the S4, my contract was up for renewal but I've dumped T-Mobile and gone with '3'. I'm well pleased with the phone and the network, it has a few things that the S3 didn't have. I'm loving the camera, the voice control is a lot better, the screen is fantastic.

Apple? Pah...

Used the driving mode yesterday well impressed much better than driving mode on the s2

mh007 · 3rd June 2013, 09:59

I've been with 3 for many years now & they seem to be fine.
Was on 3 Personal, then went to 3 business.
Well impressed with the S4 as I said above.
Internet on 3 is quick too with a consistent download of 14.89Mbs.
It'll run at 50.00Mbs on my home wi-fi.

1st June 2013, 07:30	#1
bongi69 Gets stuck in 75 Connoissuer 2.0 CDT AKA Josie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dublin Posts: 518 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Samsung Galaxy S4 So I've had my new Galaxy S4 for nigh on 24hrs, and all I can say is WOW! I've upgraded from a Galaxy S2 (which is still going & is staying in the family lol) and the screen is absolutely amazing. The screen on the s2 was groundbreaking 2 years ago but the screen on the s4 absolutely trounces anything I've tried over the last few weeks including the HTC one which I was also considering. The phone is lightning fast, and I'm convinced my 3G connection is faster than on the s2 (same network). I know the connection is probably not changed but obviously with the faster processor it just seems to. Google Play music is now usable; on my s2 it would take about 10 seconds to load the next track from the cloud but either the s4 is caching them better or it just works better as the max delay has been about 2 seconds. We have no option for 4G here in Ireland at the moment, but I've stuck with Three as they have the fastest 3G connection here. This is the only downfall and I dont blame the device for this but I suspect it will be a better experience if you had this phone on EE in the UK using 4G to its limit! Its made for 4G; come on Irish networks get your act together!!! I have yet to give the camera a proper test, and its only getting its first full day use today so will be able to comment on battery life later on. Some would say the phone is less than a premium feel, and it somewhat is when stacked up to the likes of the HTC one and the iphone 5 but its still nice to hold in the hand and it does feel durable. For anyone upgrading from an s3 I would say you may be less impressed than I was as they are basically the same chassis but coming from an s2, another android or tempted to switch allegiance from apple you will be quite smitten as I am __________________ https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_...G_1690-003.JPG Link to my Photography Page on Facebook, give us a like! Link to my dual camera Dash Cam Install Recent stats from my euro road trip: 1605 miles driven through 5 different countries, 160.7 litres of diesel used giving an MPG of 47.1. Total diesel cost €222, €0.13 per mile

1st June 2013, 15:51	#3
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Well i went for the HTC One simply because i wanted something different after the S2 and S3. However the S4 is a great phone, and could well be the best selling single model in the world this year. If, like me, you despise the Fruity phone, its a great thing. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by rovexCDTi; 1st June 2013 at 18:33..

1st June 2013, 18:29	#4
bongi69 Gets stuck in 75 Connoissuer 2.0 CDT AKA Josie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dublin Posts: 518 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Moderate usage today from about 07:30 and its still at 40% battery Already got is first ding though __________________ https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_...G_1690-003.JPG Link to my Photography Page on Facebook, give us a like! Link to my dual camera Dash Cam Install Recent stats from my euro road trip: 1605 miles driven through 5 different countries, 160.7 litres of diesel used giving an MPG of 47.1. Total diesel cost €222, €0.13 per mile

1st June 2013, 09:40	#2
mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	Have to agree ! I upgraded from a Galaxy S to the S4. Apparently, the S4 has broken sales records & i'm not surprised.

2nd June 2013, 14:53	#5
AndyAitch Avid contributor ZT 190SE (sold :( ) Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mellieha, Malta Posts: 241 Thanks: 26 Thanked 33 Times in 14 Posts	I upgraded from the S3 to the S4, my contract was up for renewal but I've dumped T-Mobile and gone with '3'. I'm well pleased with the phone and the network, it has a few things that the S3 didn't have. I'm loving the camera, the voice control is a lot better, the screen is fantastic. Apple? Pah...

3rd June 2013, 09:59	#7
mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	I've been with 3 for many years now & they seem to be fine. Was on 3 Personal, then went to 3 business. Well impressed with the S4 as I said above. Internet on 3 is quick too with a consistent download of 14.89Mbs. It'll run at 50.00Mbs on my home wi-fi.