At the end of it all, the S4 gives you better internal hardware (by a decent margin) which helps power an improved, ultra sensitive, higher resolution display and a slightly better camera.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 features one of the best smartphone cameras we have seen so far. It combines very decent image quality with a simple but customizable camera app and a multitude of innovative features and modes. An optical image stabilization system would have been the icing on the cake, but it seems Samsung will make us wait at least another device generation for that. The Galaxy S4 is an easy recommendation for Android users on the lookout for a device with strong imaging capabilities.

Good exposure even in difficult lighting situations; Very good detail in bright light; Good flash performance; Quick and responsive operation; Very comprehensive imaging feature set; Excellent screen and decent ergonomics; Some customizability in camera app; Comprehensive Gallery app with selection feature; Fast shot-to-shot times and 3.5 fps continuous shooting; Useful voice control feature; Panorama mode capable of creating very large images; Efficient HDR-mode creates natural looking output; New Dual-Shot mode is fun to play with; Slow motion video mode;

Strong noise reduction leads to loss of detail in low light; Very slow shutter speeds in low light can result in camera shake; No control over image parameters such as sharpening or contrast; Access to key parameters such as exposure compensation or ISO could be better; Exposure can’t be linked to focus point; Sports Mode cannot be combined with burst shooting; No optical image stabilization; Inefficient digital image stabilization in video mode;

As with the other versions of this phone, the Galaxy S 4 for Verizon is an amazing piece of hardware. Its a solid performer that does what one would expect it to, and does so with style.

+ Beautiful display, As with the, of this phone, the Galaxy S 4 for Verizon is an amazing piece of hardware; Its a solid performer that does what one would expect it to, and does so with style.

- Uninspiring aesthetics, As with the, of this phone, the Galaxy S 4 for Verizon is an amazing piece of hardware; Its a solid performer that does what one would expect it to, and does so with style.

We've got something special at HQ today. The perfect Nexus phone has arrived and it looks like a Galaxy S4. This shameless poser embodies everything worth admiring from both worlds - timely updates, the unblemished stock Android experience, the highest-grade hardware money can buy and expandable...

Stock Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2; 5" 1080 x 1920 Super AMOLED with around 441 ppi; Gorilla Glass 3; Gorilla Glass 3; 16 GB built-in storage; microSD card slot; 13 MP camera with autofocus; single LED flash; 1080p video recording; 2 MP front-facing camera with 1080p video recording; Quad-core Qualcomm...

None of the TouchWiz software enhancements are present; Camera app offers only basic settings; No display modes as in TouchWiz; Steeply priced at $649 with no subsidies and currently only available Stateside; Not available in 32 GB and 64 GB versions; sole White Frost color option

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a superb smartphone that excels in most areas, but it's let down by software glitches, and a main rival that's a little bit better in most areas. Read the review.

The Google Edition Galaxy S4 merges Samsung's great hardware with Google's clean, fast Android OS. We just wish it cost less than $650.

Stock Android Jelly Bean; Comfortable; lightweight; attractive design; Access to battery; Beautiful full HD display; Great camera; Fast; smooth performance; Longer battery life

Can't access some hardware features without TouchWiz; Expensive

For those looking at the photographic abilities of the S4, there is clearly an increase in the image quality from the . You can now also shoot at a higher fps rate and the screen is now full 1080p HD and 5.0 inches in size.

Decent range of modes and filters; Fast shutter speeds are possible; Very good panoramas

Struggles to expose properly under fluorescent lights

A few niggles keep it from an A-List spot. Over recent years Samsung has ruled the Android smartphone market, riding a wave of popularity that has turned its Galaxy lineup into the must-have Android device.

I recently got a s4 for my birthday, and it's amazing. There are a lot of interesting and fun featur

Light good camera good battery life

Kind of bulky

So what's the verdict for the Samsung Galaxy S4 then In terms of style and design, the latest offering from Samsung does the job, though I can't hide the fact that I was expecting something a little more special from a phone that's set to dominate the market in 2013.