Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos Review – One of the Best Dual-SIM Smartphones Money Can Buy
Although we have already reviewed the
LTE-enabled .
However, those who really want to purchase the In Aside from all of the above, Samsung I9500 and I9502 are quite different when it comes to hardware configuration. You can find out below which one fares better in benchmarks and if it’s really worth the money.
Design
Samsung Galaxy S4 dual-SIM has the same form factor and design as the single-SIM model. But that’s only for the outside, as the former features two SIM card slots on the inside instead of just one.
Given the fact that we’ve already tested the single-SIM model, you might want to check out our full Samsung Galaxy S4 review.
The Galaxy S4 Duos measures 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm and weighs 132g (battery included), which makes it 2g heavier than the single-SIM version. That’s not going to matter though, given the fact that it offers so many advantages.
Display and Camera
There aren’t any differences between the Galaxy S4 .
However, bear in mind that the Galaxy S4 Duos boasts a 5-inch Super AMOLED display that supports full HD resolution and 441ppi (pixel density). In addition, the smartphone’s screen features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 coating for protection against scratches and accidental drops.
lso, the
13-megapixel rear-facing camera is packed with a buckload of features
including autofocus, LED flash, dual shot, full HD (1080p@30fps) video
recording and image stabilization. The handset also features a secondary
2-megapixel front-facing camera for video calls.
More in-depth details on the display’s performance and camera’s capabilities can be found in our full Samsung Galaxy S4 review (photo samples included).
Menu and Software
This is one of the aspects that standard Android users won’t like, as Galaxy S4 Duos comes with Chinese you have to root it, you get to choose which ROM you wish to run from those available for download.
Given the fact
that Samsung has just kicked off the smartphone comes pre-loaded with loads
of bloatware from China Unicom and Chinese-related apps and services.
Google apps and services are not included by default on the Galaxy S4 Duos, and even after rooting the device, some things might not work as one would wish. In our an take advantage of and still be able to fix these, or one can simply use other browser and completely customize the Galaxy S4 Duos with third-party apps.
This can only
be done after rooting the phone and installing a compatible ROM. Keep in
mind that Galaxy S4 Duos does not support ROMs made for GT-I9500 and
GT-I9505 versions.
Once you root the phone, you can download Google Play Store application and install it on the Galaxy S4 Duos. The app will update automatically every time Google launches a new version, so you won’t have to worry about that.
The same goes for all apps installed via Google Play store, but only if you set the phone to download and install updates automatically as they become available.
y S4 (GT-I9505), which can
be found in our full review.
One thing I’d
like to mention here is the fact that our dual-SIM Galaxy S4 device
heats up considerably during these benchmarks, which did not happen with
the LTE version.
We noticed it reached around 42 degrees when we ran the most demanding benchmarks. Not something you would like to hold in your hand.
Batter
Battery is an important aspect for a dual-SIM handset, because the device handles two signals and needs more juice while in standby. Alas, Samsung included the same 2600 mAh Li-Ion battery, so don’t expect better lifetime than for the rest of Galaxy S4 models available on the market.
"Unfortunately this is not true. It has a very slightly different battery bay from the other S4 models and uses a slightly different shaped battery which also has just three metal contacts rather than 4 on the standard battery. It has also has slightly differently shaped lugs at one end.
I have bought a battery for the standard S4 and it won't fit !)
Using Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos heavily will get you one day of use and nothing more. This means that you’ll .
mpressions
Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos is perfect for those who travel abroad often and don’t want to carry around multiple phones and the required accessories. The fact that it’s only available for purchase in China is the only obstacle that prevents it from becoming one of the best-selling dual-SIM phones and the same goes for previous Galaxy S flagship phones, including the Note II and Note III.
The Good
However, those who really want to purchase the In Aside from all of the above, Samsung I9500 and I9502 are quite different when it comes to hardware configuration. You can find out below which one fares better in benchmarks and if it’s really worth the money.
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Design
Samsung Galaxy S4 dual-SIM has the same form factor and design as the single-SIM model. But that’s only for the outside, as the former features two SIM card slots on the inside instead of just one.
Given the fact that we’ve already tested the single-SIM model, you might want to check out our full Samsung Galaxy S4 review.
The Galaxy S4 Duos measures 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm and weighs 132g (battery included), which makes it 2g heavier than the single-SIM version. That’s not going to matter though, given the fact that it offers so many advantages.
Display and Camera
There aren’t any differences between the Galaxy S4 .
However, bear in mind that the Galaxy S4 Duos boasts a 5-inch Super AMOLED display that supports full HD resolution and 441ppi (pixel density). In addition, the smartphone’s screen features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 coating for protection against scratches and accidental drops.
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More in-depth details on the display’s performance and camera’s capabilities can be found in our full Samsung Galaxy S4 review (photo samples included).
Menu and Software
This is one of the aspects that standard Android users won’t like, as Galaxy S4 Duos comes with Chinese you have to root it, you get to choose which ROM you wish to run from those available for download.
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Google apps and services are not included by default on the Galaxy S4 Duos, and even after rooting the device, some things might not work as one would wish. In our an take advantage of and still be able to fix these, or one can simply use other browser and completely customize the Galaxy S4 Duos with third-party apps.
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Once you root the phone, you can download Google Play Store application and install it on the Galaxy S4 Duos. The app will update automatically every time Google launches a new version, so you won’t have to worry about that.
The same goes for all apps installed via Google Play store, but only if you set the phone to download and install updates automatically as they become available.
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We noticed it reached around 42 degrees when we ran the most demanding benchmarks. Not something you would like to hold in your hand.
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Battery is an important aspect for a dual-SIM handset, because the device handles two signals and needs more juice while in standby. Alas, Samsung included the same 2600 mAh Li-Ion battery, so don’t expect better lifetime than for the rest of Galaxy S4 models available on the market.
"Unfortunately this is not true. It has a very slightly different battery bay from the other S4 models and uses a slightly different shaped battery which also has just three metal contacts rather than 4 on the standard battery. It has also has slightly differently shaped lugs at one end.
I have bought a battery for the standard S4 and it won't fit !)
Using Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos heavily will get you one day of use and nothing more. This means that you’ll .
mpressions
Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos is perfect for those who travel abroad often and don’t want to carry around multiple phones and the required accessories. The fact that it’s only available for purchase in China is the only obstacle that prevents it from becoming one of the best-selling dual-SIM phones and the same goes for previous Galaxy S flagship phones, including the Note II and Note III.
The Good
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