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Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 Specifications
Also known as: Samsung Galaxy S4 Advance in UK Samsung Galaxy S4 with LTE+ Available as Samsung SHV-E330S Galaxy S4 LTE-A for SK Telecom
Samsung
Released 2013, Aug 15
2 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
- 130g, 7.9mm thickness
- Android 4.2.2, up to 5.0.1, TouchWiz UI
- 16GB/32GB storage, microSDXC
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 4.6 | — |
| Display | 6.4 | — |
| Performance | 5.9 | — |
| Camera | 5.1 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 6.1 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
5.0"
1080x1920 pixels
13MP
1080p
2GB RAM
Snapdragon 800
2600mAh
5W
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - I9506 | |
| ??? | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SHV-E330S | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - I9506 | |
| ??? | HSDPA 1900 / 2100 - SHV-E330S | |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - I9506 | |
| ??? | 5, 9 - SHV-E330S | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2013, Q3. Released 2013, Q3 |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in) |
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| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
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Display
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Type | Super AMOLED |
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| 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 |
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Platform
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OS | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 | |
| GPU | Adreno 330 |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | |
| ??? | eMMC 4.5 |
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Main Camera
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Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.14??m, AF |
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| Features | LED flash, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
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Selfie camera
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Single | 2 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide) |
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| Video | 1080p@30fps |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
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| 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 |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture |
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| ??? | S-Voice natural language commands and dictation Air gestures |
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Battery
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Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable |
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| Charging | Wireless (Qi) (market dependent) | |
| Stand-by | Up to 370 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 17 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 62 h |
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Misc
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Colors | White Frost, Black Mist (I9506)/ Arctic Blue, Red Aurora, rose gold white, rose gold black, deep black (SHV-E330S) |
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| Models | SHV-E330S, GT-i9506, GT-I9506, GT-I9507V, SHV-E330K, SHV-E300S | |
| SAR | 0.93 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.39 W/kg (head) 0.44 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 390 EUR |
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Our Tests
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Performance | Basemark OS II 2.0: 1105 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 worth buying in 2026?
Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.6/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
Is Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 good for gaming?
Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 scores 61/100 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 I9506 Galaxy S4?
Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 has a 2,600 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 have?
Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 features a 5.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
How much RAM does Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 have?
Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 is available with 2 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.
What is the Genze score for Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4?
Genze rates Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 5.6/10 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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