Voices weren't crystal clear at any time and sounded a little scratchy with faint static around the edges callers also didn't sound quite as warm as on other phones. ![]() Samsung's typical onscreen control gives an extra volume boost, but also enhances flaws. Voices were mostly clear and volume sounded strong, when I ratcheted levels toward their upper limit. There's more good news in the S4 Active's communication department.Īudio sounded pretty good on my end when I tested the Galaxy S4 Active's call quality on AT&T in San Francisco (GSM 850/900/1800/1900). There aren't any flash flairs with the Active's studio shot, but it has a brownish cast that shouldn't be there. But if it's a fun, slightly sturdier S4 experience you want, you'll find it here. Those looking for a true rough 'n' tumble smartphone will find that the Active's name oversells its outdoorsy abilities. Most other specs hold steady, which is why AT&T is charging the same asking price that it does for the 13-megapixel Galaxy S4: $199.99 retail with a two-year contract. The surge of worry-free confidence you get on beach days, hikes, and at the pool is all extra.īeyond its design and hydrophilic camera, the Galaxy S4 Active rarely strays from the Galaxy S4 flagship phone in any meaningful way. ![]() You don't buy the Active to go SCUBA diving or mountaineering you buy it because you like a flashy design and top-tier Android features. Internals are still vulnerable behind a flimsy back panel, and "tougher" design elements are largely cosmetic. The 8-megapixel shooter's underwater aqua mode absolutely works - so long as the seal holds - but it's a mistake to think of the S4 Active, which is also dustproof, as a rugged or durable phone.
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