It has been a bit more than 2 months since we had a chance to
experience what the original Samsung Galaxy S4 has to offer, but not it
is time for the main flagship to get a few interesting updated and the Galaxy S4 Active is brilliant example of that. Just like the Galaxy S4 Red Aurora for AT&T
the Active is a device exclusive to AT&T that is available for
$199.99 on two-year contract. Other payment options include you paying
$449.99 (saves you $145) for a one-year contract and paying straight
up-front $594.99 for a month-to-month deal. You can see the full prices
and order online here.
So, how exactly is the Galaxy S4 Active different from the regular model? Well, while this isn't the unique Advanced LTE model
that people might have been expecting, the S4 is still quite unique on
its own. However, the only real changes are on the outside since the
internal hardware is pretty much the same.
The Exterior Changes to the Galaxy S4
Thus, let me point out right now that the most important difference is that the Galaxy S4 Active is water and dust resistant.
But just how water-resistant is it? Some are even saying it is
waterproof, but as you know that cannot really be true. Still, for the
purpose of this Galaxy S4 Active review we can say that this device does
show that we are slowly getting close to a an actual "waterproof"
smartphone. According to Mashable, the device can be submerged as up to
three feet in water and can stay there for roughly 30 minuets.
Apparently, you can even listen to music while swimming, although I am
not sure who swims with their smartphone and how they find this
practical.
Another major change is that the camera on the Galaxy S4 Active has 8
MP instead of 13. However, to compensate for this, the camera actually
has an Aqua mode for underwater photography which looks rather
impressive.
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| The body is actually thicker! |
The final important change to the exterior of the phone is that the
body is a bit thicker. It is hard to notice it until you actually
compare the two. This is actually a welcoming change in my opinion as I
always prefer smartphones which are a bit heavier in one's hand. Of
course, this is a very niche opinion and depends on your style and
needs.
So, do I think that the Galaxy S4 Active is worth it? If I wanted to
buy the S4 right now and had access to AT&T then I would certainly
opt for the Active. While it has one of the worst names
ever, I quite like the water and dust resistant body and the thicker
back. I don't plan on putting the phone into the water, but having a
device that can work like a charm during the rain is a brilliant feature
that is slowly becoming an industry standard on many devices.
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