Samsung Galaxy S4 remains as one of the most powerful smartphones around. For this still interested in getting the device or want to make sure they have not been ripped off, here are some tips to spot a fake S4 from the real one.
1. The price is too good to be true
Do not be baited into buying a fake or smuggled because a store or someone is selling an S4 to you at a price way below the common accepted market price. There may be times where people would just want to dispose of their S4's which is why they are selling cheap, but please make sure before buying, or you may be getting a dud.
2. Physical differences
The finishing may be rough, the paint job may be of poor workmanship, and the casing may be not glossy enough. -The phone's size is not exactly 5.38 inches high, 2.75 inches wide, 0.31 inches thick, and weigh 4.6 ounces. -The touchscreen of the phone takes time to respond and is very slow.
The camera's resolution is significantly lower than regular. The back camera would be less than 2 megapixels, and the front camera having less than 13 megapixels. The camera would also be noticeably blurry, and would lack the special features or options that a real S4 would offer.
The display should have 1920 x 1080 resolution with a 441 ppi.
Galaxy S4 also come with specific accessories like the earphones and charger. Make sure they are high quality instead of just plastic components. The weight of these products should also be different.
The storage is a lot less than 16GB. The whole system and interface should only take up around 8GB of memory if unrooted.
3. Stay informed
Be updated and familiarize yourself with the specifications of any phone. Also stay informed on the reputations of retailers that you're not sure that you can trust, like new retail websites that have few reviews. Take note of the correct price and its key features like the S4's high quality display and camera. As much as possible, purchase your device from a reputable dealer.
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