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Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 phone review — specs and Genze score

Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 Specifications

Also known as: Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition I9515 Samsung SGH-i337 for AT&T Samsung I9505G Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition

Samsung

Released 2013, Mar 15

2 GB RAM · Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600

  • 130g, 7.9mm thickness
  • Android 4.2.2, up to 5.0, TouchWiz UI
  • 16GB/32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 4.6
Display 6.4
Performance 4.5
Camera 5.1
Body 5.2
Gaming 5.4
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 5.2/10

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Quick specifications

5.0"

1080x1920 pixels

13MP

1080p

2GB RAM

Snapdragon 600

2600mAh

5W

Score breakdown

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5.2 /10
Performance 4.5/10
Battery 4.6/10
Display 6.4/10
Camera 5.1/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 5.4/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.90 GHz BT 4.0 2013

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
??? HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - SGH-i337
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
??? 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17 - SGH-i337
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
Announced 2013, March. Released 2013, April
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
Weight 130 g (4.59 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Micro-SIM
Type Super AMOLED
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~72.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
OS Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Chipset Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600
CPU Quad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300
GPU Adreno 320
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Single 13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.14??m, AF
Features LED flash, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Single 2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture
??? ANT+

S-Voice natural language commands and dictation

Air gestures
Type Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Stand-by Up to 350 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 17 h (3G)
Music play Up to 62 h
Colors White Frost, Black Mist, Aurora Red (AT&T only), Arctic Blue, Purple Mirage, Brown Autumn, Pink Twilight, Black Edition
Models GT-I9505, GT-I9515, SGH-I337, SC-04E, GT-I9515L
SAR 0.77 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.28 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
Price About 330 EUR
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 3.352:1 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 70dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 77dB
Audio quality Noise -95.9dB / Crosstalk -96.4dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 69h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 worth buying in 2026?

Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.2/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 good for gaming?

Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 scores 54/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4?

Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 has a 2,600 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 have?

Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 features a 5.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 have?

Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 is available with 2 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4?

Genze rates Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 5.2/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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