Samsung galaxy s4 copy. Copy of Samsung Galaxy S4. Specifications of Samsung galaxy s4 smartphone - Chinese copy

Having caught fire with the idea of ​​​​buying a brand new fashionable smartphone, for example Samsung C4, many people think, what is better, to buy an original or a fake under a well-known brand? Currently Chinese manufacturers they have increased the pace of production and improved the quality of portable equipment so much that well-known brands can no longer keep up with them. Especially considering the attractiveness of the price. This happened with another Chinese copy latest model smartphone from Samsung samsung galaxy S4, which has a good build quality, a sufficient set of features, performance and an affordable price. If a copy of the S4 is inferior to the original in some way, then this is compensated by its low price, because buy a copy of Samsung Galaxy S4 could be three times cheaper.

Specifications of Samsung galaxy s4 smartphone - Chinese copy

1) 3G and GSM network, Band (WCDMA): 2100/850MHZ (HSDPA); Band (GSM): 850/900/1800/1900MHZ

2) Two SIM cards

3) 5.0 inch HD capacitive IPS multi-touch (5-point) touch screen, screen resolution: 1280 x 720 (HD 720)

4) Support GPS+AGPS, WiFi function, WIFI: 802.11b/g wireless internet

5) Android 4.2.1 version

6) CPU: MT6589 1.2GHz Quad Core, ROM: 4GB, RAM: 1 GB

7) Photo 12 megapixels, autofocus with flash, 3 megapixels front camera

8) Gravity sensor support

9) Support Bluetooth, FM radio

10) Support MP3 and MP4 player, support 1080p HD video broadcast

11) Multimedia Format:

a) Image format: JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG

b) Video format: MP4, AVI, 3GP, MKV

c) Music format: AAC, AMR, MP3, OGG, WAV

D) MS Office format: Word, Excel, PPT

E) EBook Format: TXT

E) Live wallpaper support: Yes

D) Games: Android APK and Java

12) Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS

13) Connectivity: GPRS / WAP, 2 x SIM slot, TF card slot, Micro USB host, 3.5mm audio output, Microphone, Loudspeaker

15) Support TF card up to 64G

16) Support information storage function

17) Support software: Gmail, Documents To Go, Search, Browser, Talk, wireless devices input, wireless update Flash Player, Reserve copy and recovery, Google

18) Other Functions: Clock, Calendar, Calculator, E-book, Alarm Clock, Cell Broadcast, To Do, Notebook

19) Battery: 3.7V/2600mAh battery

20) Standby: 120-180h, Talk time: 120-150 minutes

23) Dimensions: 140*72*8.8mm

Charges the battery in about 5 hours with a normal 5 volt 1 amp charge.

The topic of this article is hackneyed, but nevertheless, I would still like to touch it again, summing up the available information. The fact is that Chinese fakes popular expensive smartphones flooding the market more and more. Some fakes are different high quality manufacturing, almost complete identity in appearance, they can only be identified by trifles.

The market for fakes is online stores. The price for them is traditionally much lower - not a thousand rubles, but 2 or more times. This is the first thing that should immediately alert you.

Physical differences

Screen bezel. The original Galaxy S4 has a display that doesn't have a large bezel around it. Clones often have a large space between the display and the actual edge of the smartphone.

Slots in the case

Home button below the screen.

• The original Galaxy S4 has a perfectly white chrome-plated piece of plastic in the form of a home button, and it sits right in the middle of the space below the display. Clones often have a home button just below the screen, and sometimes the button even has a different look. Clones have problems with button placement. In the original version, it is placed exactly in the center of the bottom of the phone; in clones, the shift is 1-2mm.
• Front plastic color. A real Galaxy S4 may have several white colors. bluish tint in certain lighting, while the copy shows some kind of cold blue color, closer to gray-blue. Also pay attention to the size and matching of the eyes for the front camera, light sensors and indicators - they should be of different sizes. The Chinese are often the same.
• Opening the back panel. First of all, pay attention to the nameplate and the print quality and size of the Samsung logo on it. Pay attention to the location of the connectors and screws.

Pay attention to screws, plugs, stickers

Compare labels carefully

Left is original, right is fake.

Compare batteries:

Right fake

Hardware stuffing

Chinese clones are made on the basis of other chipsets and processors, have a more primitive screen matrix and camera. The original device uses a quad-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T, 1900 MHz (in older Exynos 5 Octa 5410 models). The video accelerator is the PowerVR SGX 544MP3 chip (Adreno 320 in the GT-I9505). The amount of RAM is 2 GB. In clones, cheap MTK or Richtek chips are most often used, less often Exynos.

You can study the hardware stuffing and detect it using test utilities CPU-Z, GPU-Z and AnTuTu Benchmark. The first two allow you to see the model of the processor and graphics core, respectively, and the last one allows you to test the performance. The performance of a real device is more than 28,000 points, the Chinese usually have less.

MTK processor and reduced amount of RAM visible in CPU-Z

• Dial *#0*#. If you got into service menu, then either it is a very good fake (or an original device made for another region) or the original.
• You can also install programs Genuine Galaxy - Phone Info or Phone INFO ★Samsung★, which will show all the information about the filling of the body and even say whether it is genuine or not.
• Functions often do not work on clones NFC, gesture or eye control. Don't forget to check!
• As for the camera, the quality of the pictures is much lower, there is not a large set of settings, and, often, you cannot choose the quality and resolution of the photo.

Software

Of course, the clone runs on a very similar custom Android, but the version is not the same. Original comes with Android 4.2.2 ( Jelly Bean), while in the information Build number (Build number) you can see the mismatch between the number and the name of the OS version. In addition, the original device comes with a proprietary shell TouchWiz 5.0 (Nature UX), which is "visible to the eye".

On the right is a very high-quality fake with IMEI spoofing and serial number devices. Only the OS version is different - 4.2.9

And here the OS version is correct, but the Build number gives a fake:

Build number contains Gingerbread, which corresponds to Android 2.3 OS. At the same time, the OS version written above is correct. A good fake.

And here we see a fake Baseband version (version of the communication module):

Here the guys did not take a steam bath and instead of an inscription like I9505XXUFNA1, we see the pale name of the processor :)

Note : also, an indirect way of checking can be a comparison IMEI And serial number devices. At least, IMEI on the box, in the firmware and on the nameplates must match. Dial *#06# and you will see the IMEI on the screen. Check Authenticity IMEI, you can visit http://www.imei.info/ or call Samsung technical support.

Even if the IMEI turns out to be genuine (Samsung released a device of such a model with such an IMEI for a particular region), this does not mean that the device is genuine. The fact is that the Chinese have learned to flash real, but stolen IMEI and serial numbers into their firmware. So such a check cannot be considered complete.

Dear friends! Recently, my comrades from China sent me an interesting gift, or rather, I ordered it myself. Then the idea for writing a review article was born. So that there are no comments, I’ll say right away that I took it to Aliexpress. This inexpensive version of a well-known world brand is not much inferior to the original. But that's just in my opinion. Let's talk about it in more detail.

Number models: s4 Brand: Missing Unlocked: Yes Display Color: Color Design: Rectangular monoblock Number of cores: 4 Quad Core Signal parameters: GSM/WCDMA Screen resolution: 1280×720 Screen type: Capacitive Screen matrix type: IPS Screen size: 5.0 inches Number of SIM cards: 1 SIM Card RAM: 1G Processor: MTK6589 with core frequency 1.6GHz Talk time: 6-8 hours Built-in memory: 4G Color: White / Black Operating system: Android 4.2 Features: GPS Navigation, Email, FM Radio, MP3 Playback, Touch Screen, QWERTY Layout, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Memory Card Slots, Video Player, Gravity Sensor, Front + Rear Cameras, Messages Condition: Brand New Battery Capacity(mAh): 2600 mAh Language support: Russian
Dimensions: 137mm*70mm*8mm Camera: 9mp Weight: 155gr

After the description, you can immediately go to the tests. According to its characteristics, it is identical to the original, yes, it can be hard to believe in it, but the quality is not much worse than the branded counterpart. For example, 4 cores with frequencies of 1.6 GHz fully satisfy the gadget's need to run the most demanding applications. The only drawback of the Chinese samsung s4, like the original one, is the amount of 1 GB of RAM. Well, it asks with such characteristics to improve this parameter up to 2 GB. The 9MP camera takes good pictures, you just need to look at them. But the colors could be brighter, though maybe that's because I'm comparing with 13MP cameras. There are two versions of the phone, I think white is better, but for comparison I will give both.

Copy of Samsung Galaxy S4 differs from the original only in the absence of an inscription, otherwise, the Chinese version cannot be distinguished with the naked eye. Moreover, the 5-inch diagonal once again confirms the premium status of the device, giving the owner a pleasant feeling of using this device. The phone is very thin, only 8 mm.

All the advantages and disadvantages are to be assessed by yourself. But I will give exactly what I personally liked. The first is the appearance, subtlety, lightness, ease of use, support for the Russian language and domestic communication standards. The second is cost. This model costs less than $ 200 at the time of my purchase. Where else can you buy such a gadget for such low price? Given that now the original costs 700-800 dollars.

The seller who sold me the Chinese copy was not chosen by me by chance. I chose the highest rating first to be on the safe side. And then I read what is included. They sent me 2 batteries of 2600 mAh, headphones, charger, cable for connecting to a computer, an 8GB card and a phone case. I think it’s not a sin to give so much money for this, given that other stores save on components. They may even sell without them. Another plus is that delivery by Singapore Post is included. My phone went exactly 20 days.

For dessert, I propose a comparison of the phone with the iPhone.

For modern people Smartphone is not just handy gadget, which can be used to contact family and friends, but also a status indicator and a tool for work. When choosing a smartphone, you need to pay attention to its functionality and technical characteristics. As for the choice of manufacturer, the gadget market is represented by both original models from well-known companies and their Chinese copies, which practically do not differ in the set of functions and external design.

The Chinese-made Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 model is not inferior in technical characteristics to the original phone from the Korean company Samsung. Some find the Chinese version even more attractive due to the presence of an acceptable price aspect. In all other respects, the Chinese communicator Galaxy is a complete copy of the flagship.

Phone Advantages

1. First of all, it is worth noting that the smartphone runs on a 4-core processor MTK 6589 Quad-Core 1.2 GHz. High speed execution of commands is implemented due to the presence operating system android version 4.2.2. and video accelerator Power VR SGX544 Open GL ES2.0.
2. The smartphone's 2GB RAM allows the system to quickly respond to user requests, and the 8GB built-in memory easily copes with the "trunk" function, where content of any size can be stored. Also, the gadget supports Micro SD cards, the volume of which does not exceed 64 GB.
3. Since one of the important functional elements of a smartphone is its screen and battery, the Chinese Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 can safely boast of both. The screen with a 5-inch diagonal and a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels supports 16 million colors.
4. Another advantage of the screen is the advanced Gorilla Glass coating, which meets 3rd generation standards and resists mechanical scratches and fingerprints. Accumulator battery 2600 mAh allows you to stay connected for 72 hours in standby mode, and in active talk mode, the smartphone can work up to 15 hours.
5. A copy from China Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 can please all connoisseurs of photos and videos with two cameras - a front camera of 12.8 megapixels with a maximum resolution of 3264x2448 pixels has autofocus functions for a smile, LED flash and stabilizer. It is worth noting that photos taken on a smartphone are not inferior to professional ones in terms of processing quality. Second front-camera for video it is capable of doing up to 30 frames per second at a maximum resolution of 1280x720 pixels, while the recorded video will be in HD format.
6. built-in function voice control opens up new opportunities for the gadget for its owner with the help of the presence of the necessary sensors, namely, the accelerometer, barometer and others. List of built-in office programs, allowing you to use the gadget as a working tool, includes and file manager, And google maps, GoogleTalk, scheduler and currency converter, and much more.

In addition to this set of applications, a smartphone can also become an excellent platform for powerful 3D games.

Video review

Types of copies Samsung phones made by Chinese craftsmen, a lot. These are models on a dual-core processor, there were also phones on Java, famous topics that balance Money on these phones was constantly decreasing due to skillful firmware.
This copy one of the best, the characteristics declared by the seller from AliExpress are impressive. But about them later, first about the appearance and packaging.
Package Chinese Samsung The Galaxy S4 i9500 is flawless. In a branded box, the same as the original, made under the tree, neatly laid out Charger, headphones, stylus, two batteries, protective film, instruction in English. The seller also provided an additional case.

The phone itself is well made. back cover It is removed and dressed tightly, there are no squeaks during operation. The thickness of the smartphone is 7.9 mm, dimensions are 136.6 X 69.8 mm. Pleasantly lies in the hand.

The diagonal size of the phone is 4.8 inches. The real Korean Samsung Galaxy S4 has 5 inches. The screen of the Chinese smartphone makes a good impression - the brightness is good, the viewing angle is almost 90 degrees. The declared screen resolution by the seller is 1900 by 1020.

Other characteristics that were on the seller's website:

Operating system Android 4.2.2

Network support 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz 3G: WCDMA 850/2100MHZ

Processor MTK6589 Quad

Memory 16GB ROM + 2GB RAM

Dual cameras, front camera: 2.0MP, rear camera: 12 MP with auto focus and flash.

Battery - 3000 mAh (2 pieces included)

Number of SIM cards - 1 (micro SIM)

According to the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test, which was preinstalled initially, the smartphone showed 10340. When trying to view other characteristics, the program gave an error. It was not possible to check with this test, as well as with others, the full actual characteristics of the device. The Chinese did their best android firmware blocked AnTuTu Benchmark, Basemark OS II programs, and CPU-Z produced the following results, shown in the photo below:

Processor - eight-core Exynos 5 Octa 5410, screen resolution 1080x1920, Android 4.2.2, PowerVR SGX 544MP video chip, 1860 MB RAM, 1.27 GB internal memory.
Online verification of CPU-Z showed - unknown ARM Cortex-A7 processor, screen resolution 800 by 480, 469 MB RAM, 1.3 GB internal memory, Mail-400 MP video accelerator.

The latest characteristics are more like the truth, the resolution of the cameras could not be determined, the quality of photo and video shooting can be assessed from the photos and video below.

Chinese copy Samsung smartphone Galaxy S4 GT-i9500 is equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS-navigator, FM-radio. There is a gravity sensor, a light sensor, and gesture control, just like in the real Galaxy S4.

In general, in terms of appearance, build quality and screen, the phone makes a good impression considering the price on aliexpress of 4000 rubles.