Samsung Galaxy S4 Active GT-i9295

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is not only the same Galaxy S4, it carries a protection rating of IP67 which means it's protected from dust and can withstand being submerged in water up to three feet deep for 30 minutes. Samsung has also swapped out the same 5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display and the same 1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 CPU, 2GB of RAM and 2,600mAh battery.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 44 expert reviews

Excellent:

19
Good:

22
Average:

3
Bad:

0

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Last revision on April 22, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Sporty design
Takes strong daylight photos
Delivers the majority of Android 4.2 features
Also has a great speakerphone
Water and dust resistant
Highresolution display
Fast processor
Screen can be used with gloves

Reviewers Didn't Like

Aqua mode is fixed focus
Takes weak low light shots
The phone isn't as durable as its name suggests
Its 8-megapixel camera is lower resolution than the original Galaxy S4's
Screen does not work when wet
Other highends have better cameras

Expert reviews and ratings

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...

By Engadget on January 17, 2014

Don't buy this expecting it to be fool proof. It's not. It's great for those that get wet a lot but it won't last long down the site. Nice phone but more tough guy mouth than actual hard nut...

By tech.uk.msn.com on December 27, 2013

With all things said, the Galaxy S4 Active remains a pretty interesting option especially for those people looking for a smartphone that will fit their worry-free lifestyle. If you liked the Galaxy S4 or has grown accustomed to Samsung's design...

By CyberShark on December 12, 2013

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active finds itself a little in no mans land, and it's a difficult one for us to recommend outright. If you're in the market for a super powerful smartphone which you can take on extreme activities, swimming and in the bath then...

By TechRadar AU on November 29, 2013

The Galaxy S4 Active's anti-shock, waterproof and dustproof body, plus the processing power, responsiveness and TouchWiz features of the original S4, make it a choice device for adventurous, outdoorsy types. However, for a phone designed to take photos...

By DigitalVersus on November 07, 2013

Ever wanted a Samsung Galaxy S4, but worried about damaging it? How about a water-proof and dust-proof version? That’s the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a great phone but its flimsy plastic case may lead you to believe it won’t...

By What Mobile on October 12, 2013

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active makes some small sacrifices in display resolution, camera, and weight, but its water resistance factor and a sturdier feeling build make it more appealing than the regular Galaxy S4 in many...

By Good Gear Guide on September 09, 2013

100

Samsung is certainly flogging the S4 brand as far as it can. Multiple configurations of the original device, plus the Mini, the Zoom and the Active give us a group of products that don't all share the same design language and don't all share the same...

By littlegreenrobot.co.uk on August 29, 2013

Everyone has heard a story about a piece of electronics taking a jump in the drink, only to have it emerge broken and useless, fried to death in the process. It happens with smartphones often enough for it to be a horror story, and Samsung seems...

By Gadget Guy Australia on August 28, 2013

However the overall feel gives the impression this is far more durable than it actually is, with the rubber bands on either end nothing more than window dressing. If you’re looking for a Galaxy device with less reliance on plastic, yet that still has a bit of oomph in terms of power, this is a great pick.

By T3 on August 23, 2013

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