Samsung
Galaxy S4
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The Samsung Galaxy S4 is an Android smartphone released in April 2013. The Samsung Galaxy S4 features a 5-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 1920 pixels. The Samsung Galaxy S4 model I9500 uses an Exynos 5410 Octa chipset at 28 nm.[1]
How it works
The Samsung Galaxy S4 operates on the Android operating system, with version 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) at launch, upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop). Samsung's TouchWiz user interface is layered on top of Android. The device is powered by an Exynos 5410 Octa system-on-chip, which includes an octa-core CPU (four Cortex-A15 cores at 1.6 GHz and four Cortex-A7 cores at 1.2 GHz) and a PowerVR SGX544MP3 GPU. The Galaxy S4 contains 2 GB of RAM and internal storage options of 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB, expandable via microSDXC card.[1][4]
Why won't it start?
Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.
- The Samsung Galaxy S4's Samsung KNOX 1.0 design generates the TIMA key in normal-world Android memory, making it available to an attacker with root privileges.
- The Samsung Galaxy S4's Samsung KNOX 1.0 does not use TrustZone secure I/O for password input, leaving transient copies of the user password in the KNOX Container Agent, the on-screen keyboard process, and the system server.
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical1
Optics & imaging5
- SoC (I9506 variant)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974AA), 28 nm, 4x 2.26 GHz Krait 400, Adreno 330[5]
Control & software1
Dimensions & facilities2
Configuration & options19
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT-I9500 | — | — | Listed as a 3G model with 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB versions. | phonemore.com[6] |
| GT-I9505 | — | — | Listed as an LTE (4G LTE) model with 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB versions. | phonemore.com[6] |
| GT-I9506 | — | — | Listed as a Galaxy S4 Advance LTE model for Europe. | phonemore.com[6] |
| SGH-I337 | — | — | Listed as an AT&T Galaxy S4 LTE model with 16 GB and 32 GB versions. | phonemore.com[6] |
| SGH-I545 | — | — | Listed as a Verizon Galaxy S4 LTE + CDMA model. | phonemore.com[6] |
| SGH-M919 | — | — | Listed as a T-Mobile Galaxy S4 LTE model. | phonemore.com[6] |
| SHV-E330S | — | — | Listed as a South Korea model. | phonemore.com[6] |
| SPH-L720 | — | — | Listed as a Sprint Galaxy S4 CDMA model. | phonemore.com[6] |
| GT-I9502 | — | — | Listed as a dual-SIM Galaxy S4 with 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB versions for global/international markets and China. | phonemore.com[6] |
| GT-I9505G | — | — | Listed as a Google Play edition LTE model for Europe and the USA. | phonemore.com[6] |
| GT-I9515 | — | — | Listed as a Galaxy S4 Value Edition for Europe and global/international markets. | phonemore.com[6] |
| GT-I9515L | — | — | Listed as a Galaxy S4 Value Edition for Latin America. | phonemore.com[6] |
| SGH-I337M | — | — | — | gsmarena.com[1] |
| GT-I9507V | — | — | — | gsmarena.com[1] |
| SHV-E330L | — | — | — | gsmarena.com[1] |
| SPH-L720T | — | — | — | gsmarena.com[1] |
| SHV-E300S | — | — | — | gsmarena.com[1] |
| SHV-E300L | — | — | — | gsmarena.com[1] |
| SHV-E300K | — | — | — | gsmarena.com[1] |
| GT-I9507 | — | — | — | gsmarena.com[1] |
| SGH-M919N | — | — | — | gsmarena.com[1] |
| Galaxy S4 I9506 | — | — | Uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974AA) SoC, 28 nm, 4x 2.26 GHz Krait 400 CPU, Adreno 330 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 16/32 GB storage, 5-inch Super AMOLED 1080 x 1920 display, 2600 mAh battery. | devicespecifications.com[5] |
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
- RAM (I9506 variant)2 GB, 800 MHz, LPDDR3, double channel[5]
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the display size and resolution of the Samsung Galaxy S4?
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 × 1920 pixels.[1][4]
What processor does the Samsung Galaxy S4 use?
The Samsung Galaxy S4 (model GT‑I9500) uses an Exynos 5410 Octa system‑on‑chip with an octa‑core CPU (4×1.6 GHz Cortex‑A15 and 4×1.2 GHz Cortex‑A7) and a PowerVR SGX544MP3 GPU. Some variants (e.g., GT‑I9506) use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 with a 2.26 GHz quad‑core Krait 400 CPU and Adreno 330 GPU.[1][5]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the Galaxy S4 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
The control-system platform and OS era of the Galaxy S4 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
The process node or technology generation of the Galaxy S4 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Galaxy S4 are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer
No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the Galaxy S4 are on record.
Answerable by: university cleanroom staff or an OEM application specialist
Sources & citations
Sources (6)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]gsmarena.com — gsmarena.comgsmarena.com
- [2]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
- [3]samsungmobilepress.com — samsungmobilepress.comsamsungmobilepress.com
- [4]manua.ls — manua.lsmanua.ls
- [5]devicespecifications.com — devicespecifications.comdevicespecifications.com
- [6]phonemore.com — phonemore.comphonemore.com
Last updated Sep 1, 2026.
