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
5
Saved my life
on July 25, 2013
Posted by: Lifesaver
from Georgia
Expertise:Expert
This is the best phone that I have ever owned. I'm so grateful to Samsung for developing this phone. This phone actually saved my life. I was rafting down a class 5 river when I fell out of the raft and I got separated from the rest of my group. I was able to use my phone and call for help once I got to land. This phone went thru a lot of very cold water and it worked on the first phone call. Thank you so much Samsung.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, lifesaver
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
So far, so good...
on August 2, 2013
Posted by: ErskiE
from Bloomfield, NJ
This is my first Android phone coming from two iPhones during the past 3 years. So far, the phone has performed as expected, meaning it has performed according to what the other online reviewer said. I expected the camera to be good but not as good as with the camera on the regular S4. The screen is actually brighter than my old iPhone4 and the sound coming out of the tiny speakers at the back is pretty loud. This is not a tough phone so I bought the only case from the ATT store. It's a Case Mate Hula bumper case for the Active. Though I knew it didn't have the dual camera, I still miss it after playing around with it at the store. Battery has been fine though I wish it lasted longer. I've had this phone for almost 3 weeks and the battery life have gotten a bit better. During the first couple of weeks, I couldn't put the phone down so the battery never lasted one full day. I always had to charge twice a day. Once everything settled down, the battery now lasts a little more than a day. I would still recommend a spare battery if you're planning to spend the day outdoors.
One big feature why I chose the Active over the regular S4 is being waterproof. So far the phone has been submerged a few times in 3 weeks and has resisted water. Of course, I followed the instructions not to exceed 3 feet and 30 minutes under water. I love to be able wash my phone when it gets dirty, something I did regularly with my iPhone4 inside a LifeProof case. I wish the S4 Active was more waterproof than it is now because I really wanted to take it with me when we were swimming in the ocean at Cancun last week. Instead, I took my LifeProofed iPhone4 to take beautiful water action shots. Nevertheless, knowing that my S4 Active will survive an accidental splash or occasional torrential downpour makes me feel at ease.
I really love this phone and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an Android phone that can handle water within reason.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, beautiful screen, awesome software, call quality, replaceable battery
Cons: limited accessories, limited waterproof specs
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
My new S4
on July 31, 2013
Posted by: Dcw10
Expertise:Intermediate
I really like this phone. I had the S3 before and liked it. Enjoy all the updates and new stuff on the S4 active.
Only disappointment is the lack of accessories i.e. cases .Please provide some cases .
Only disappointment is the lack of accessories i.e. cases .Please provide some cases .
Pros: Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: so far no cases or accessories
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
love this phone
on February 22, 2014
Posted by: donny2883
from mississippi
This phones does everything I love it. I would definitely recomed getting one
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
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
2 thumbs and 2 big toes up!!!... :))
on October 3, 2013
Posted by: Reauxse
from Baton Rouge, La
Expertise:Intermediate
CHECK IT OUT!...SAMSUNG HAS DONE IT AGAIN!...CREATED AN AWESOME PHONE!!!...IT'S A MUST HAVE!!!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, camera, handy dandy apps
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 February 25, 2014
Posted by: jfreitas1
from Oklahoma City, OK
Expertise:Expert
This phone is leaps and bounds above my iphone. I am still learning all the things it can do.
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
this is a great phone
on March 11, 2014
Posted by: terrylmag
from Guthrie, Oklahoma
Expertise:Beginner
This is my first smartphone and I'm still learning, but dang I love it, the talk to text is great, the camera takes better pictures then my thousand dollar canon, I would recommend this phone , you will love so get you one.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
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
fragile
on May 30, 2014
Posted by: MrsO
from Chicago,IL
Expertise:Intermediate
This phone is not what it is advertise to be. After having this phone for a little over a month, the first time of was dropped INDOORS the screen shattered like cheap glass.
Pros: Bright display, Lightweight
Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations, not durable
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