Samsung·Flagship · Released Apr 2013
Galaxy S4
The 2013 sales juggernaut that made Samsung a global No. 1.
34/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$640
Color · Black Mist
Display
5.0" FHD AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 600
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
13 MP · f/2.2
Battery
2,600 mAh
Weight
130 g
AI Snapshot
The 2013 bestseller that crowned Samsung No. 1.
The Galaxy S4 sold in enormous numbers and made Samsung the global smartphone leader. It is a historical milestone — long obsolete as a device.
Subscores · 0–100
Display58
Camera44
Performance26
Battery46
Build50
Value36
- A massive commercial hit that cemented Samsung’s lead.
- Sharp 5-inch FHD AMOLED for 2013.
- Removable battery and microSD.
- Light and compact.
Full specifications
Type
Super AMOLED, 60 Hz
Size
5.0 inches
Resolution
1,920 × 1,080 px (441 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Main
13 MP, f/2.2
Selfie
2 MP, f/2.4
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Features
Dual Shot · Drama Shot
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -97.7%
This
48,000
Class avg
2,100,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -94.8%
This
150
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -95.0%
This
420
Class avg
8,400
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -98.4%
This
1.0 fps
Class avg
64.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy S4 released?
The Galaxy S4 was released in Apr 2013.
What is the Galaxy S4 screen size and type?
The Galaxy S4 has a 5.0" FHD AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy S4 use?
The Galaxy S4 is powered by the Snapdragon 600 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S4 have?
The Galaxy S4 ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy S4 battery capacity?
The Galaxy S4 has a 2,600 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy S4 main camera?
The Galaxy S4 has a 13 MP · f/2.2 main camera.
Does the Galaxy S4 have 5G?
The Galaxy S4 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Galaxy S4 waterproof?
The Galaxy S4 has no official ingress-protection rating.