Specta Technology - The Samsung Galaxy S4 is now over a year old, and if you haven't heard it has been replaced by the Korean firm's 2014 flagship offering, the Galaxy S5. Its replacement hasn't spelled the end for the Galaxy S4 however - it's still on sale, at a lower price point of around £300 (US$505, AU$543). It has also dropped in price on contract.
That isn't too bad for a handset that is still pretty well specced. What's more, Samsung is continuing to churn out software updates for it.
The latest software upgrade recently arrived in the form of Android 4.4 KitKat. Together with a few minor Samsung additions and modifications, it tightens things up behind the scenes for a slightly sprightlier navigation experience.
One of the most impressive things about the phone was the fact the size hadn't changed from the Galaxy S3 - the Galaxy S4 comes in at 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm, meaning there's no extra heft to try to work with in your palm.
However, despite this fact, the screen on the S4 has been increased once more, to a 5-inch display with Full HD resolution. OK, so it's no longer a big deal when compared to the QHD offering on the 5.5-inch LG G3 and 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 4, but that doesn't mean it's not a greatly impressive screen.
I should also note that the Galaxy S4 is considerably smaller and lighter than its successor, the Galaxy S5, despite conceding a mere 0.1 of an inch in screen size. This is evidently a result of the S5's tougher water and dust-resistant construction, but not everyone will count this as a worthwhile compromise.
The Galaxy S4 shared a lot with the other top smartphones of its era. Both the Sony Xperia Z1 and the HTC One have screens that rock the same resolution, but neither of them have the jaw-dropping clout of the Super AMOLED HD screen on offer here.
On top of that, there's a much faster processor packed under the hood, ample storage space for media thanks to an expandable memory card slot, and 4G, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC and pretty much any other connection you care to mention on board.
Samsung has tried to supplement this with a tranche of software upgrades too, meaning a more powerful camera, a better way to communicate with your friends and consume media, and interestingly a big push into health through dedicated apps too.
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