Its replacement hasn't spelt the end for the Galaxy S4 however - it's still on sale, at a lower price point, and Samsung is continuing to churn out software updates for it.The latest software upgrade arrived in the form of Android 4.4 KitKat and we're currently putting the Galaxy S4 back through its paces with the new software onboard. We'll be updating this review shortly with the latest findings.
One of the most impressive things about the phone was the fact the size hadn't changed from the Galaxy S3 - the Galaxy S4 comes in at 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches), meaning there's no extra heft to try to work with in your palm.
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However, despite this fact, the screen on the S4 has been increased once more, to a 5-inch display with Full HD resolution. OK, so it's no longer a big deal when compared to the 5.5-inch QHD offering on the LG G3, but that doesn't mean it's not a greatly impressive screen.
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The Galaxy S4 borrowed a lot from the other top smartphones. Both the Sony Xperia Z1 and the HTC One have screens that rock the same resolution, but neither of them have the jaw-dropping clout of the Super AMOLED HD screen on offer here.
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On top of that, there's a much faster processor packed under the hood, ample storage space for media thanks to an expandable memory card slot, and the likes of 4G, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC and pretty much any other connection you care to mention on board.
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Samsung has tried to supplement this with a tranche of software upgrades too, meaning a more powerful camera, a better way to communicate with your friends and consume media, and interestingly a big push into health through dedicated apps too.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has unsurprisingly dropped in price on contract and it can be had around £23 per month, which isn't too bad for a handset which is still pretty well specced.
It can also be had for just £380 SIM-free at Carphone Warehouse, while if you fancy a PAYG deal EE is offering the Galaxy S4 for £339.99, which makes it a decent proposition... and it's much cheaper than the equivalent 16GB iPhone 5C too.
