Overall Score
59.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#3205)59.1
Performance(#10685)54.3
Camera(#4600)42.4
Display(#1782)79.5
Battery(#1401)61.5
Build(#8992)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S4 CDMA features a sleek design with dimensions of 136.7 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm and a lightweight build at 130.1g.
- Its 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals with a pixel density of approximately 441 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset, a quad-core 1.9 GHz CPU, and 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and app usage.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a 2 MP unit.
- Battery capacity stands at 2600 mAh, supporting wireless charging but no fast charging.
- The device runs on Android 4.2.2, upgradable to 5.0.1, featuring the TouchWiz UI for enhanced user experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The phone is available in White Frost and Black Mist colors, though it does not offer water resistance.
- Overall, the Galaxy S4 CDMA combines solid performance with a vibrant display and decent camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionSamsung SCH-I545 for Verizon
Display
Size5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600
CPUQuad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300
GPUAdreno 320
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.14µm, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsWireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions136.7 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm (5.38 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight130.1 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite Frost, Black Mist
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
OS VersionAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes