10 things that Samsung Galaxy S4 can do, but the iPhone 5 can’t

New Delhi: It is no surprise that Samsung Galaxy S4 is probably the best Android smartphone produced by the Korean company till date. Like all the previous Galaxy series smartphones that had enjoyed great success, the Galaxy S4 too has hit the 10 million sales mark in a record ‘one month’ time.

The Galaxy S4 is a spec and feature-rich phone, only limited by its cheap, flimsy hardware. At a first glance, the S4 looks near-identical to the Galaxy S III, with both being constructed almost entirely of plastic. In order to compete with some other high-end smartphones (like HTC One, iPhone 5, BlackBerry ZTE, Lumia 925, Sony’s Xperia Z)  in the market, Samsung loaded it with some never-seen-before features in the market.

While the processor type will vary by region and model, versions sold in the U.S. come equipped with a 1.9GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600-series CPU with 2GB of RAM. In benchmark testing, it delivered performance gains over the HTC One and iPhone 5. The 5-inch full HD display of S4 with 1,920 x 1,080 resolutions delivers a pixel density of 441ppi far ahead of the most of its peers. One of the drawbacks of Super AMOLED, of course, is that colors can appear oversaturated at times, but ultimately it’s a matter of preference. Despite powerful features, the Galaxy S4’s battery life is exceptional, making it through a day’s use without having to recharge.

On the other hand, the iPhone 5, although a few months older than the Galaxy S4, continues to attract smartphone buyers due to its high-end specifications and the quality promise of Apple. In the premium segment, without question, the latest iPhone is still one of Galaxy S4’s fiercest rivals.

Here is a list of 10 things that the S4 can do, while the iPhone 5 can’t:

1. A built-in infrared blaster

The Galaxy S4 is the first Galaxy handset to feature a built-in infrared blaster, and Samsung puts it to good use. With the combination of Samsung’s WatchOn app and the third-party Peel, Samsung has created a single service that allows users to navigate their TV guide and control a television or set-top box all from within a single app.

2. Near field communication (NFC) chip

The NFC chip allows you to talk to other devices with NFC. Thus, you can swap content like photos between phones just by tapping them together, make mobile payments, or pair your phone with a stereo with a tap.

3. Expandable Memory

The Galaxy S4 offers the facility to add a microSD card slot for adding more storage, something many of its rivals do no offer. You can add an extra 32 GB of storage for about $20.

4. Replaceable battery

It is not a surprising that that sooner or later the iPhone’s battery will die. The iPhone’s battery is — like all iPod batteries — not user-replaceable.

5. HD video

The S4 can play full 1080p HD video, something the iPhone and many other top-tier smartphones still can’t do.

6. Larger display

The S4 has a screen size that is a full inch longer than the iPhone 5. While the 4-inch display screen considered ideal for a smartphone, it is a matter of preference.

7. Group Play

You can stream the same song, games, share photos  with other Galaxy S4 phones wirelessly using an app called Group Play. The app connects you to other phones over a Wi-Fi connection. Group Play is the most overlooked software feature and also the most obvious feature that no other smartphone manufacturer has thought of adding before Samsung did it.

8. Camera app

The S4’s camera app offers lots of nice tricks. For instance, you can automatically erase a blurry figure from the background or make your own animated GIFs.

9. Smart Stay

The feature keeps your Galaxy S4’s display lit while you’re looking at it. It can detect your eyes using the front-facing camera. Hence your phone will not turn off when reading something.

10. Standard micro USB plug

It uses a standard micro USB plug to charge and sync with your computer. These plugs are much easier to find than Apple’s special Lightning port on the iPhone 5.

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