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Rugged Samsung Galaxy S4 Active leaks on video: Snapdragon S4 Plus, 8 MP camera

Rugged Samsung Galaxy S4 Active leaks on video: Snapdragon S4 Plus, 8 MP camera

Posted: 21 May 2013, 03:10, by Daniel P.

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Rugged Samsung Galaxy S4 Active leaks on video: Snapdragon S4 Plus, 8 MP camera

Yesterday we had the tough Galaxy S4 Active iteration appear in leaked photos from the confines of Croatia, and today the rugged version of the venerable S4 was briefly examined on video, at least the front side.

Dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus processor gets confirmed, as well as an 8 MP camera and bolted elements-resistant chassis. Judging from the specs, Samsung is aiming to still keep a distance from the flagship Galaxy S4, rather than create a mirror rugged version of it.

The big unknown seems to be the screen type - if Samsung went with the same wide-gamut Full HD Super AMOLED panel, the rugged handset is unlikely to come affordable, despite the lower-grade specs than the original S4, considering the eventual IP certifications it will adhere to.

source: MobileTechReview

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posted on 21 May 2013, 03:14 3

1. dexter_jdr (Posts: 1163; Member since: 28 Jun 2012)

still waiting for S4 boob

posted on 21 May 2013, 03:27 3

6. dexter_jdr (Posts: 1163; Member since: 28 Jun 2012)

this s4 active is cool

posted on 21 May 2013, 04:03 3

16. syedej123 (banned) (Posts: 71; Member since: 08 Jan 2013)

Listen all guys..now dont say this is old hardware etc. Because samsung dont want this to overtake their flagship. (Metal body, water proof, dust proof) .
Only Note series can overtake their flagship.

posted on 21 May 2013, 07:23

37. TheBitterTruth (unregistered)

Loooooooooool

posted on 21 May 2013, 09:09 1

51. EXkurogane (Posts: 863; Member since: 07 Mar 2013)

I'm waiting for the Samsung S 4 Active Mega Mini which should be announced next week

posted on 22 May 2013, 02:22

57. TheBitterTruth (unregistered)

Waiting for Galaxy S4 active core mega mini note hd plus

posted on 22 May 2013, 18:09

58. gmracer1 (Posts: 646; Member since: 28 Dec 2012)

You're waiting for an S4 breast?

posted on 21 May 2013, 03:17 7

2. Nathan_ingx (Posts: 4321; Member since: 07 Mar 2012)

Dual core? And that S4 plus?
Isn't the S4 Pro supposed to be better than the Plus?
Atleast quad S4 pro would have done better justice...
I think this is a bad mismatch.

posted on 21 May 2013, 03:24 1

5. esperanza (Posts: 49; Member since: 23 Mar 2013)

I heard it's SD600 quad core 1.9GHz CPU just like GS4. :D

posted on 21 May 2013, 03:48

11. Nathan_ingx (Posts: 4321; Member since: 07 Mar 2012)

Better be....

posted on 21 May 2013, 03:49

13. jibraihimi (Posts: 770; Member since: 29 Nov 2011)

I was thinking the same, Nathan.

posted on 21 May 2013, 03:17 4

3. thethird (Posts: 72; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)

All Hail Sammy! [+]

posted on 21 May 2013, 03:18 1

4. WHoyton1 (Posts: 1635; Member since: 21 Feb 2013)

Sammy have now pretty much invaded the whole market. .. That's there tactic have Samsung everywhere so you can't miss em.

posted on 21 May 2013, 03:34 1

7. abdane (Posts: 494; Member since: 07 Oct 2011)

Was thinking of getting it instead of the Original GS4, but 8MP and dual core ? no thanks, GS4 here i come :D

posted on 21 May 2013, 03:35 4

8. _Bone_ (Posts: 2155; Member since: 29 Oct 2012)

I'm a little worried that at it's thinness it might not take damage very well. The S4 is lovely, but the damage resistance is extremely troublesome. The Active just looks like a coated S4 not something internally made out of more rugged material.

posted on 21 May 2013, 03:37 3

9. FlushGordon (unregistered)

Specs are Xperia Z-ish. Lol

posted on 21 May 2013, 03:43

10. abcdefgh (banned) (Posts: 471; Member since: 29 Mar 2013)

y give s4 prefix even if its almost half d specs of s4

posted on 21 May 2013, 03:48

12. DeathR34PER (Posts: 21; Member since: 05 Dec 2012)

Well, that's a bummer for a tiny degrade of CPU and Camera, along with actual buttons on screen, but hey, still looks good for a rugged phone!

posted on 21 May 2013, 03:58

14. yudi.nemesis (Posts: 1127; Member since: 14 Mar 2013)

okay now lets the fight begins

Xperia ZR vs S4 Active

i want to know wich one better??

posted on 21 May 2013, 04:10 5

18. Igneel (unregistered)

Certainly the ZR. ZR has a quad core CPU, Adreno 320 and 13MP camera. This S4 Active has the S4 name just to join the bandwagon of the original S4 for the hype to gain customers.

posted on 21 May 2013, 04:24

19. WHoyton1 (Posts: 1635; Member since: 21 Feb 2013)

I have to agree and the fact you can shot full HD video under water is awesome! Even if it is only for 1m and for 30mins lol

posted on 21 May 2013, 04:44

22. yudi.nemesis (Posts: 1127; Member since: 14 Mar 2013)

let me correct you 1.5 m for 30mins but thats only theory.

the reality is i've seen some one drop Xperia GO into the pool for more 1m deep maybe 2m+ and it still fine

posted on 21 May 2013, 04:44

23. syedej123 (banned) (Posts: 71; Member since: 08 Jan 2013)

Samsung 8MP equal to xperia Z 13MP.
Check phonearena camera comparison.

posted on 21 May 2013, 04:56

25. yudi.nemesis (Posts: 1127; Member since: 14 Mar 2013)

do you know that Sony have fix Xperia Z the camera problem in the latest update

just check this out
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z_gets_firmware_update_improves_camera_quality-news-6041.php

posted on 21 May 2013, 05:11

26. Jason2k13 (Posts: 1310; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)

htc one also got an upgrade on their camera, but barely made a difference

posted on 21 May 2013, 06:00

29. yudi.nemesis (Posts: 1127; Member since: 14 Mar 2013)

have you check the link???

before the update burst mode have better result
after the update even auto mode have better result than burst mode

please check the link before you talk to much!!!

posted on 21 May 2013, 04:52

24. yudi.nemesis (Posts: 1127; Member since: 14 Mar 2013)

don't forget ZR also have user replaceable battery because usualy samsung fans doesn't like non user replaceable battery

posted on 21 May 2013, 05:30

27. Jason2k13 (Posts: 1310; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)

certainly? theres alot of things to consider

assuming its an amoled screen and 1080p vs ZR 720p TFT screen - S4 Active wins

Battery Life - unknown

Camera - samsung has been known to have better cameras than sony

specs - unknown and ZR S4 PRO 1.5 GHz PRo isnt something to brag about in 2013

storage - unknown but we do know the ZR has 8GB internal storage which is pretty bad for an high end phone

features - samsung normally wins this one

posted on 21 May 2013, 06:27 2

31. yudi.nemesis (Posts: 1127; Member since: 14 Mar 2013)

if you talking about viewing angle and resolution yes S4 Active will wins
but other than that i don't think so if ZR use the same screen like Xperia TX and combine that with sensor on lens (opticontras) it will be good

with 2300 mAh and user replaceable battery. 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.55 inches (~323 ppi pixel density) ZR will have no battery problem

about the camera i agree with but right now Sony have show they can fix the problem, i also heard Sony will bring big improvement for camera in the next android version

S4 PRO 1.5 GHz + 720p display it will be blazing fast. XP Z with 1080p can score 20000+ so maybe ZR will be better

8GB With sounds bad but SD Card will save the day

feature i agree with if S4 Active have the same feature like the S4

IP58 with a two-step camera button so ZR will have much better camera experience

posted on 21 May 2013, 14:31 1

54. Igneel (unregistered)

I don't think it'll be 1080p considering the S4 plus CPU that it uses. S4 pro might not be something to brag about but it's still one of the top performer.