Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S 4 Active Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Gray
Average customer rating
4.2
(146 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 146 reviews
5 Stars
85
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Star
11
85%of customers recommend this product.
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120 out of
141)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S 4 Active Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Gray
Customer Rating
3
S4 Active
on June 22, 2013
Posted by: Liz256
from California
Expertise:Expert
Overall I'm happy. It lags like the average phone. Some of the features like scrolling with your eyes doesn't work. But maybe I'm doing something wrong. I like that its water proof and dirt resistant. there isn't a screen protector or a case. It comes in blue and grey. I purchased the grey. I'm satisfied with my purchase but i would be ecstatic if i had a case!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color
Cons: no case, no screen protector
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
3
Performance
4
Design
3
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
very dissapointed
on May 2, 2014
Posted by: Tristicles
from denver, Co
Expertise:Expert
They won't let you write a bad review, very disappointed, no help from either end. I would use your money for a different phone. Until they figure out how to make samsungs not so fragile
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color
Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
2
Design
1
Value
1
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Buttons
on August 10, 2013
Posted by: squeezer
from Lincoln, NE
Expertise:Intermediate
The only thing that is buggin' me everyday about the S3 is the location of the hard buttons on the side. Every time I squeeze the power button, while I have it in one hand, the volume adjusts up or down by being pressed by the other side of my hand. Putting the power button on top would have eliminated this problem, but could also create another by activating the button when dropped upside-down in a pants pocket. I willing to accept this though.
Also, when in texting mode. when I set it down on a desk the screen rotates to wide. The only way I found to correct this is to deactivate auto rotate, which completely deactivates rotate on everything. There should be an option in Messaging Settings to lock the screen in text mode only.
Other than that, I'm very happy with my S3, got an absolutely awesome deal on two S3's when the S4's came out. (I'm not into competing with other people about phones and I don't think my social status will change because I own an S3, and not an S4 :-)
Also, when in texting mode. when I set it down on a desk the screen rotates to wide. The only way I found to correct this is to deactivate auto rotate, which completely deactivates rotate on everything. There should be an option in Messaging Settings to lock the screen in text mode only.
Other than that, I'm very happy with my S3, got an absolutely awesome deal on two S3's when the S4's came out. (I'm not into competing with other people about phones and I don't think my social status will change because I own an S3, and not an S4 :-)
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight, very flat
Cons: hard button locations
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
1
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S4 Active is not a Life Companion, but a good start indeed.
on September 22, 2013
Posted by: 4SamsungLove
from Midwest
Expertise:Intermediate
I had the S III for almost a year, but was forced to purchase another phone due to the Sprint purchase of the midwest region of U.S. Cellular. I am so happy that I waited in line, figuratively speaking, for the new models. Although I am having some issues with the Internet Explorer, I am confident a technician can fix the issue. The S4 Active is durable, and works well on the 4G LTE spectrum. I love Samsung products.
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
Beware you will get a Used Phone for Replacement
on October 17, 2013
Posted by: geo1140
from Maryland
Expertise:Intermediate
Beware, I have had 3 bad (Lemons) so far and I am waiting for my repairs once again. It has only been 3 months when I bought a new phone, the first one,had the touch screen lockup set it in for repairs and was told, it would be fixed. They sent me a used phone as a replacement and it had a Echo problem. I have sent this Used phone in for repairs and am waiting now. I also was given a replacement (Used Phone)from ATT that was a lemon
Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
5
Performance
1
Design
4
Value
1
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Like it more then my old Galaxy S4
on September 3, 2014
Posted by: RaceAT
from Pennsylvania
Expertise:Expert
Great phone! I had an S4 and it's exactly the same thing just water and dust resistant , has 3 buttons , has a 8MP camera and does not have duel shot ....the 8MP camera is sharp and crisp/clear the body feels like it can take a beating and you can take pictures and videos under water. ..sooo cool ! I never looked at the S4 Active befor even tho I heard about it but after I broke my S5 I wanted another Samsung waterproof phone that was a power house then I thought about the S4 active. I watch a lot of reviews and was impressed then bought one and couldn't be happier
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, ip67 certification
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
WOW!!
on July 9, 2013
Posted by: Mrjeans80
from Chicago Il
Expertise:Expert
Works great, water proof, shock proof, whats next?
Pros: Bright display, Durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
heating up
on October 8, 2013
Posted by: johnyb87
Expertise:Intermediate
just google heating up and battery life. It's that simple and dont buy
Cons: Did not meet expectations
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
2
Design
4
Value
2
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US