Galaxy S4 receives rave reviews

By Cho Mu-hyun

Galaxy S4

Samsung Electronics’ latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4 that went on sale Friday here, has received solid reviews from American and British IT media.

The smartphone was named the “Editor’s Choice” by U.S.-based IT media Cnet, scoring nine out of 10 and recommended for “anyone looking for a big-screen, do-everything smartphone.”

Samsung’s signature features for its phones ― a removable battery and the best hardware specifications ― were praised, though the perpetual jab over using cheap plastic was also made.

Cnet’s compatriot Mashable lauded it as “the best Android phone ever” and praised the larger screen than its predecessor and its camera’s photo quality.

U.K.-based Tech Radar was in agreement over the “stunning screen” that is larger although the phone’s size has not increased much from its predecessor.