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Overview
Overview
Release Date
Release Date February 23, 2011 April 26, 2013
Regions Available
Regions Available USA, Canada USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System
Operating System No Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (Update Available: 5.0.1 Lollipop)
Processor
Processor Samsung Hummingbird Cortex A8 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A15 Quad-core 1.9 GHz
Internal Storage
Internal Storage No 16/32/64 GB
RAM
RAM 512 MB 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes Yes
TTY/TDD
TTY/TDD No Yes
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation Yes Yes
SAR
SAR Head: 0.9 W/kg
Body: 1.23 W/kg
Head: 0.5 W/kg
Body: 0.65 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Accessories Included
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Cellular
Networks
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+ 21.1
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+ 21.1, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Push-to-talk (PTT) No No
Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling No Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No Yes
SIM card size
SIM card size
Yes
Micro-SIM
variations
Dual SIM
Dual SIM No No
Connectivity
Connectivity
USB
USB Micro-USB 2.0 Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
USB OTG Support No No
GPS Type
GPS Type A-GPS A-GPS
Infrared
Infrared No Yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 3.0 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN, OBEX
Bluetooth Audio Codecs
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC SBC, aptX
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot Yes Yes
Memory Expansion Slot
Memory Expansion Slot Yes Yes
Expansion Slot Info
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 64 GB)
NFC
NFC No Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes Yes
Camera
Camera
Main Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels 13+ Megapixels
Zoom
Zoom
4x digital Yes
Flash
Flash
No Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, ISO, Panorama, Self-timer, Smile detection, White balance Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode, Panorama, Dual camera feature (Dual Shot / Dual Recording/ Dual Video Call), Drama shot, Eraser, Sound & Shot, 360 Photo, Beauty face, HDR
Video Recording Formats
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, XviD
Video Recording Parameters
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 60 fps
Front Camera
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Resolution / Aperture
1+ Megapixels 2+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Additional Front Camera Info
No No
Video Recording Parameters
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
Display / Screen
Type
Type Color Color
Technology
Technology Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Colors
Colors 16.7 million 16.7 million
Resolution
Resolution x pixels 1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel Density
Pixel Density Unknown 441 pixels
Size
Size 4 inches 5 inches
Secondary Display
Secondary Display No No
Sensors
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch
Multi-Touch Yes Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No No
Additional Display Features
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen Capacitive touch screen, Adapt display
Power & Battery
Power & Battery
Battery Type
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity 1650 mAh 2600 mAh
Removable Battery
Removable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging Yes
Fast Charging
Fast Charging No No
Video Playback Time
Video Playback Time Unknown Up to 660 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi)
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown Up to 600 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular)
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown Up to 480 minutes
Talk Time
Talk Time Unknown Up to 1020 minutes
Standby Time
Standby Time Up to 19 days Up to 20.7 days
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics
Design Type
Design Type Bar Bar
Material
Material Plastic Plastic
Colors
Colors Black Black Myst, White Frost, Aurora Red, Blue Arctic, Purple Mirage, Brown Autumn, Pink Twilight, Gold
Dimensions [H x W x D]
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.2 x 6.5 x 1.0 cm (4.8 x 2.6 x 0.4 in) 13.7 x 7 x 0.8 cm (5.4 x 2.8 x 0.3 in)
Weight
Weight 118 grams 130 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown Unknown
Rugged design
Rugged design No No
IP Rating
IP Rating No No
Headset Jack
Headset Jack 3.5mm 3.5mm
External Speakers
External Speakers No Yes
Input / Navigation
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Sleep / Wake Key No No
Home Key
Home Key Yes Yes
Input / Keyboard Type
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Navigation Type Touchscreen Touchscreen
External Volume Control
External Volume Control Yes Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor No No
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Additional Information
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
ROM: 1GB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: XT9
Voicemail Key: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
DLNA Support: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, WMA, WAV, OGG
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: WPA/WPA2
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, GIF, HTML, JPG, PDF, PPT, PPTX, RTF, TXT, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Timer, Calculator, Weather, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Samsung Fascinate 4G, Samsung Vibrant 4G, Samsung SGH-T959

For T-mobile available version with 1700/2100 UMTS
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
TV Out Info: HDMI
DLNA Support: Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet: Yes
Audio Formats: AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, eAAC+, MP3, MP4, OGG, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: DivX, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, XviD
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM/RDS)
Games: Yes
Apps: Yes
Included Software / Apps: Samsung Hub, ChatON, Samsung WatchON, S Travel, S Voice Drive, Samsung Knox, S Health
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Samsung Galaxy S 4, Galaxy S IV, Galaxy S IV LTE, Galaxy S4 LTE, GT-I9505

- Samsung Smart Scroll
- Infrared gestures
- Humidity sensor
- S Translator
- Auto adjust touch sensitivity (Glove friendly)
- Eye Tracking

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