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Samsung Galaxy S4
SprintSPH-L720
| Global Score | |
| 82.9 | 79 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 4.4 |
| 2020-08-20 | 2013-03-14 |
| 5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches | 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 4.59 ounces |
| Just black | Black, Blue, Red and White |
| Plastic and Plastic | Polycarbonate |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 349.00 | $ 135.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 5 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 444 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.3 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T chipset |
| Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Krait 300 (Quad-Core 1900 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 618 GPU | Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 9.02 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6.7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 2600mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 17 hours talk time |
| 5.12 | 4.56 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Pixel 4a is just a bit better than Samsung Galaxy S4, having a global score of 82.9 against 79. Google Pixel 4a is a newer phone than Samsung Galaxy S4, but it's just a little bit thicker and a bit heavier. Both of these devices come with Android operating system, but Google Pixel 4a has newer 11 version and Samsung Galaxy S4 has Android 4.4.
Google Pixel 4a has a bit superior CPU than Galaxy S4, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics processing unit, it also counts with a larger number of cores and more RAM memory. Samsung Galaxy S4 features a bit better looking display than Google Pixel 4a, although it has a bit lower resolution of 1920 x 1080, a quite smaller display and a little bit worse pixel count per inch in the display.
Google Pixel 4a counts with just a bit more storage capacity for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy S4, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 64 GB more internal storage capacity. Google Pixel 4a captures a bit better videos and photos than Galaxy S4, because although it has a lower 12.2 mega-pixels resolution back camera, it also counts with a much higher video resolution, a much larger aperture to capture better low-light photos and video and a bigger camera sensor providing a better image quality.
The Google Pixel 4a features greater battery duration than Samsung Galaxy S4, because it has a 3140mAh battery capacity.
Although Google Pixel 4a is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Samsung Galaxy S4, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Samsung Galaxy S4. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy S4, and give up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most with your money.
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