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Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506) vs Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Amazon Fire Phone phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Amazon Fire Phone X Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506) 17Points
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Amazon Fire Phone (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506) vs Fire Phone (32GB)} 4 Advantages Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs312 PPI
+5"6%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+Android 5.0.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2400 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+10W11%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs9W
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (25GB available)108%
More internal storage for applications and files
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls

29 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
eMMC 4.5
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back
60Hz
16 million
(back) 13MP
LED flash
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
ModelGalaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Fire Phone (32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S4 Advance GT-i9506 (4G LTE)AT&T Amazon Firephone SD4930UR
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungAmazon
Release date10/1/2013, Announced: 3/15/20137/25/2014, Announced: 6/18/2014
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)66.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.62 x 5.48 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIAmazon Fire OS UI 3.5 / 3.6.5

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974AA) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 (450MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)LTE Cat3 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.14µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging9W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy17 hours22 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)285 hours (11.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 3D Dynamic Perspective UI (based on 4 front cameras)
• System wide tilt, auto-scroll, swivel and peek functions
• Unlimited Cloud Drive photo storage
• Firefly app

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.926W/kg (head), 1.389W/kg (body)1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.394W/kg (head), 0.444W/kg (body)feature not registered
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