Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 - user opinions and reviews
- prosamsung
- T3L
AnonD-151559, 28 Feb 2014I've been wondering the same thing. I did some research and it seems like when games run at ma... moreThanks for the reply! Learned alot about why some game can't run smooth. It's all about optimizing the games to the phone. It's really sad that The snapdragon version isn't optimized for many games because the snapdragon is selled most. I hope they will optimize the games in future.
- AnonD-151559
- 84G
prosamsung, 28 Feb 2014So most games wont run smooth on 905? I already have seen the video from Griffin she says that... moreI've been wondering the same thing. I did some research and it seems like when games run at max 35 fps it's because it isn't optimized for that device. Lemme show you some examples. Look at the FPS meter.
Nexus 4 NFS MW (optimized):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrVkJFf0ZSE
Nexus 4 Dead Trigger 2 (not optimized, lags similar to i9505):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY7ce53ds9w
LG G2 (see how Modern Combat gets up to 60 fps, and then see 35 fps max in Most Wanted) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmAQAhIrcQg
I9500 (take a look at NFS MW, up to 60 fps): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8U2u027v2U
Nexus 5, Vice City (not optimized, FPS 30 and below):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Tm3dorRo4
Dead Trigger 2 (optimized, up to 60 fps):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqkXfgrL5wA
Now I9505, I can't find NFS MW and Dead Trigger 2 with fps meter on YT, and I don't have quality cam to record. You can check this review (this guy also says that games not so smooth):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ibj_o5YahhM&feature=youtu.be
And I can show you screenshots that i took (Dead Trigger 2):
http://imageshack.com/a/img823/9798/qxfs.png
http://imageshack.com/a/img823/812/41ng.png
It seems like neither of the phones get all games optimized for, but only some games. The thing is, I9505 gets none. Dead Trigger 2, Shadowgun Dead Zone, Vice CIty, Modern Combat 4 Zero Hour, GTA 3, San Andreas, and the list goes on. In all of those games i9505 gets 35 max with it dropping to 20 or so. Developers ignore this device for some reason. Difference between 30 fps and 60 is huge, it's like two completely different worlds. But not only that it gets 30 fps, cause it would be playable and decent, but it drops below 30 which is really a bad gaming experience, it's pathetic.
- prosamsung
- T3L
AnonD-151559, 28 Feb 2014I have explained my issues with this phone thoroghly, and neiher I nor YouTube gameplay videos... moreSo most games wont run smooth on 905? I already have seen the video from Griffin she says that exynos is better for gaming. But I dont understand why. Adreno 320 is supposed to be good it was a gpu for the high end class. The htc one is gaming well with it so why not on the S4?Can it be fixed?Otherways Samsung is going to lose many customers.
- AnonD-151559
- S75
chester, 28 Feb 2014I decided to ignore that guys comments coz s/he thinks we're kids and just come on this forum ... moreI have explained my issues with this phone thoroghly, and neiher I nor YouTube gameplay videos with fps meter are lying. Even a pro phone reviewer Erica Griffin adressed this issue (in the video snapdragon vs exynos version). I wish I found this earlier. Even some of the game devs confirmed they didn't optimize their games for the Snapdragon version.
I9505 drops frames even in small games, and a lot of games aren't optimized for the Snapdragon variant.
These are all facts. These issues might not bother you, or perhaps you aren't noticing them, but they do exist.
I quite frankly don't care for your opinions but I want other people to know what issues this phone has so they dont make the same mistake i made. Good luck convincing people how perfect this phone is.
- chester
- frV
I decided to ignore that guys comments coz s/he thinks we're kids and just come on this forum trolling and thinks he's smart.
Every1 else does not clearly experience such funny things when playing the exact same games and ( TheBeast042)is the only 1...LOL
He / she or it will always come here for bashing/trolling pretending to be an S4 owner. Ignoring such ppl is the solution.
- AnonD-151559
- 84G
AnonD-59778, 28 Feb 2014That's what I want to tell Thebeast042 that only he is heaving a problem. Any ways he won't li... moreLmao I'm not an idiot. I got a 100% legit phone, bought from a store, it has quad core cpu, adreno 320, and legit IMEI.
Jose are you on 4.3?
- AnonD-59778
- uBT
That's what I want to tell Thebeast042 that only he is heaving a problem. Any ways he won't listen that he baught fake s4. But appretiate your opinion jose, because the games he is talking about are working fine on my phone and none of them is creating problem.
- bulldozer
- T3L
I am thinking of buying this phone because I will get €100 cashback it would be about €370. But I also like HTC one but that phone starts at 470€ and up. I would like to keep the phone for 2-3 years. I now have an galaxy ace 2 I want to buy a flagship phone because it will get updates in future unlike the phone I now have. Should I buy?
- Bufferzz
- mfe
pearl, 27 Feb 2014Is there anybody received 4.4.2 in moddle east?? I like to use this page to check:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9505&pcode=0#firmware
- Anonymous
- rM2
David, 25 Feb 2014My phone new update 4.4.2 don’t have the camera shortcut on the lockscreen. how to fix? pls... moreSettings, my device, Lock screen, shortcuts, camera
- AnonD-112758
- 7Xb
New released of galaxy s5 have a great features and great User Interface, I wish the interface of s5 as the same to galaxy s4 kitkat update.
- Auwal Mashall
- fuv
I appreciate the invention of Galaxy S4 because I enjoy it more than any other phone I use.
- Jose
- w0P
AnonD-151559, 21 Feb 2014Some games are incompatible with i9505, but if you download apks the games will run but will l... moreYour phone is weird, my Gs4 (Snapdragon version) definitely does stutter-free 3d gaming. I don't hell give a **** if you believe me or not but your phone is abnormal.
- Jason
- t7T
David, 25 Feb 2014My phone new update 4.4.2 don’t have the camera shortcut on the lockscreen. how to fix? pls... moreSame problem here. Tried everything I could think of and I couldn't figure it out. Any help? I flashed the stock German 4.4.2 one for i9505
- AnonD-181825
- thi
hi there, what is your experience using Kitkat 4.4.2 please write you comment something bad or good for helping other s4 users.
thank you
- David
- mnS
My phone new update 4.4.2
don’t have the camera shortcut on the lockscreen. how to fix? pls help….
- AnonD-112758
- 7Xb
There are many types of galaxy s4 they have sprint, verizon, at&t and international version. All of these have different reception or radio it depend to you country or hometown. But all of types of s4 are the same specification.
- AnonD-35217
- i8k
Hi all,
2 things i need to ask. Why does the volume bar comes on screen for 3-4 sec after finishing a call?
When battery is about 30to40% if i use skype ,camera or GPS sometimes it goes dead and continuasly restarting and will not turn on unless you plug it in.
My phone is 6 months old. Any tips will be welcomed.
God bless you
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