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Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active

Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active

3345 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3345 reviews of Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Views about the portability and screen are on the whole positive. The usability and performance are also appreciated, whereas the apps and connectivity get mixed opinions. There are some critical views about the reception.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active

alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 user reviews of Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the price and design are on the whole positive. The portability and screen are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the reliability and battery.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1816 user reviews of Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the price and screen. The portability and usability also get good reviews, whereas opinions are divided on the apps. Many are negative about the reception and reliability.

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76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : GSM Arena (gsmarena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active review: Uncharted waters

IP67 certification - can spend up to 30 minutes in up to 1m of water, Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE; quad-band 3G with HSPA; LTE, 5" 16M-color 1080p TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen with Gorilla Glass 3, Android OS v4.2.2 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz UI, Quad-core...

Camera downgraded to 8MP, Screen is TFT, not Super AMOLED, Thicker and heavier than regular Galaxy S4, Sony Xperia Z, No FM radio, Shared camera interface makes framing tricky, No thermometer or hygroscope

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is certainly worthy of carrying the Galaxy S4 name, but are there genuine reasons to pick it over the regular S4? The IP57-level water resistance is nice, but it's not something that can't be added with a third-party case....

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : de.engadget.com (engadget.com)

Review: Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (Video)

Das Samsung Galaxy S4 Active ist die sportlichere Variante vom Galaxy S4 : Es ist robuster gebaut - wiegt deswegen natürlich auch etwas mehr - und es hält in einem Meter Wassertiefe ungefähr eine halbe Stunde lang durch. Aber wie macht es sich...

Jun, 2013

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active review: a top-tier phone in a water-resistant package

With a water-resistant casing and a comfortable, attractive design, Samsung's Galaxy S4 Active is a strong option for outdoorsy -- and clumsy -- types. Just don't expect all the bells and whistles of the original Galaxy S 4.

Attractive, comfortable design ; Effective water-resistant features ; Fluid everyday performance

Disappointing battery life ; Lower-quality display than GS4

Some may say the Galaxy S 4 Active is a gimmick; an attempt to squeeze as much momentum out of the GS4 brand as possible. True, it's more "rugged lite" than "military-grade," and its display literally pales in comparison to its predecessor's. But water...

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active preview: First look

Add together the brawn of the Xcover and the brains of a Galaxy S4 and you get the S4 Active. The actual flagship can handle any digital task you throw at it, but the Active version can cope with the grittier side of life. The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active...

There already are water-resistant cases for the Samsung Galaxy S4, so for under $40 you can obtain the one true advantage the S4 Active has over the S4. So why would anyone buy the S4 Active when it doesn't have a Super AMOLED screen or a 13MP camera?

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Jessica Dolcourt (cnet.com)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active review: Waterproof S4 makes waves

Its underwater camera mode and sporty design make the GS4 Active our favorite variant yet, but it isn't as durable as you'd think.

Active has a sporty design, takes strong daylight photos, and delivers the majority of Android 4.2 features. It also has a great speakerphone.

Aqua mode is fixed focus, the S4 Active takes weak low light shots, and the phone isn't as durable as its name suggests. Its 8-megapixel camera is lower resolution than the original Galaxy S4's.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active for its sporty style, fast internals, and underwater camera fun, but pass if you're an image snob or seek a truly rugged phone.

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Jessica Dolcourt (cnet.com)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active review

Quite a few smartphones these days can claim to be waterproof, but you have to hand it to Samsung's Galaxy S4 Active for turning that characteristic into a camera feature. Specs-wise, that waterproof camera is the only element that justifies the...

Samsung's Galaxy S4 Active has a sporty design, takes strong daylight photos, and delivers the majority of Android 4.2 features. It also has a great speakerphone.

Aqua mode is fixed focus, the S4 Active takes weak low light shots, and the phone isn't as durable as its name suggests. Its 8-megapixel camera is lower resolution than the original Galaxy S4's.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active for its sporty style, fast internals, and underwater camera fun, but pass if you're an image snob or seek a truly rugged phone.

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Dan Seifert (theverge.com)

Battle of the waterproof phones: Samsung Galaxy S4 Active vs. Sony Xperia Z

A waterproof smartphone is a nice idea, but they've always been kind of terrible. Casio has been making its line of Gz'One rugged smartphones for years, but they've always been a disappointment in...

Waterproof and rugged ; Excellent camera ; Great performance ; Gorgeous display

Rugged design still feels unpleasant and cheap to hold ; Performance can suffer in odd places

The regular S4, with one nice add-on

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active (AT&T)

The Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active remixes the successful S 4 with a waterproof coating for the accident-prone, but the camera suffers.

Waterproof. Excellent speakerphone. Super fast processor. Latest version of Android.

Camera isn't quite as good as standard S 4. Not actually rugged.

As I said in the original review: It's like Microsoft Office, in that it's packed with features. But you know what? People love Microsoft Office, because everybody finds what they need in it, and they don't all find or need the same things. The Samsung...

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Daniel Perez (ubergizmo.com)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Review

Samsung released its latest Galaxy S Android smartphone earlier this year, the Samsung Galaxy S4, which since then has sold like hotcakes as it's been released globally. One thing we didn't expect was for there to be an additional version […]

It may not offer as many bells and whistles as the Galaxy S4, but the Galaxy S4 Active is still a very good smartphone that will be able to offer the same overall Galaxy S4 experience in a durable case. In the world of durable handsets, we’re confident...

Aug, 2013

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Expert review by : Daniel Schmidt (notebookcheck.net)