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Samsung Galaxy S4's Likely 4.99-Inch, 1080p Screen Outed

By - Source: AnandTech | B 31 comments

Firm's roadplan during CES hints at Galaxy S4's screen details.


A roadmap displayed by Samsung during CES 2013 appears to confirm details pertaining to the Galaxy S4's screen.

AnandTech saw that the South Korean technology conglomerate was showcasing a full HD 4.99-inch screen from its display division. It's shown as a follow-on from the Samsung Galaxy Note 2's 5.55-inch screen. A PPI (pixels per-inch) of 440 is also shown for the screen.

The next-generation display is scheduled to ship to manufacturers during 2013's quarter one. Samsung said it's applied a 25 percent power saving method on the new OLED screen. A low power mode, meanwhile, could see the battery usage being almost halved.

The roadmap adds credence to a previous report suggesting that the Galaxy S4 will boast a 4.99-inch screen. The unannounced device itself is expected to be revealed during its own event ahead of its May launch.

During CES, Samsung revealed Youm, a flexible and bendable OLED display; it's expected that the Galaxy S4 will sport an unbreakable screen. The company also announced the world's first eight-core mobile processor, with the Galaxy S3's successor said to be the first device to integrate the chipset.


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  • 21 Hide
    nolarrow , January 15, 2013 5:02 PM
    "it's expected that the Galaxy S4 will sport an unbreakable screen."

    Challenge accepted.
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    darkchazz , January 15, 2013 5:09 PM
    Now put the new exynos 5 octa in the S4, along with this 1080p display.
    With a bigger (and still removable) battery plus a microsd slot like all of your recent devices.
    And then it will sell like hotcakes.

    MicroSD slots and removable batteries are the main reasons I always choose samsung over other android manufacturers.
    Note II rocks.
  • 17 Hide
    Daedalus12 , January 15, 2013 5:52 PM
    Dear Samsung,

    Please round the 4.99" to 5". Saying 4.99 is ridiculous. Thank you.

    - Every engineer/scientist
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    tydalwave , January 15, 2013 4:52 PM
    Where is '1080p' or 'outdated' quoted?
  • 0 Hide
    dragonsqrrl , January 15, 2013 4:57 PM
    tydalwaveWhere is '1080p' or 'outdated' quoted?

    http://www.anandtech.com/show/6645/a-look-at-samsungs-curved-smartphone-concept-and-499inch-1080p-amoled-display

    And, where do you see 'outdated'?
  • 21 Hide
    nolarrow , January 15, 2013 5:02 PM
    "it's expected that the Galaxy S4 will sport an unbreakable screen."

    Challenge accepted.
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    SchizoFrog , January 15, 2013 5:08 PM
    'Firm's roadplan during CES hints at Galaxy S3's screen details.'

    Error in sub heading... Not that you'll change it.
  • 19 Hide
    darkchazz , January 15, 2013 5:09 PM
    Now put the new exynos 5 octa in the S4, along with this 1080p display.
    With a bigger (and still removable) battery plus a microsd slot like all of your recent devices.
    And then it will sell like hotcakes.

    MicroSD slots and removable batteries are the main reasons I always choose samsung over other android manufacturers.
    Note II rocks.
  • 0 Hide
    thecolorblue , January 15, 2013 5:25 PM
    nolarrow"it's expected that the Galaxy S4 will sport an unbreakable screen."Challenge accepted.

    unbreakable*
  • 10 Hide
    Spooderman , January 15, 2013 5:31 PM
    thecolorblueunbreakable*

    lolwut
  • 13 Hide
    dan-fish , January 15, 2013 5:33 PM
    Quote:
    Firm's roadplan during CES hints at Galaxy S3's screen details.


    Seriously, does anyone proofread these?
  • 17 Hide
    Daedalus12 , January 15, 2013 5:52 PM
    Dear Samsung,

    Please round the 4.99" to 5". Saying 4.99 is ridiculous. Thank you.

    - Every engineer/scientist
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    Anonymous , January 15, 2013 6:01 PM
    OMG! That 440ppi is what I needed for my ultra clear eyes (0-0)!
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    kcorp2003 , January 15, 2013 6:11 PM
    I'll probably get hated for this, but i would like a small phone that fit nicely into my pocket with the same tech. Like a 4.8inch (height) x 2.4inch (width) x 0.30inch (depth)
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    bisso , January 15, 2013 6:18 PM
    When I first read the title, I thought that "1080p outed" meant that the Galaxy S4 won't be 1080p. But then I looked up the math, and a 4.99'' screen at 441ppi is actualy 1920x1080 (assuming it's in a 16x9 ratio). This is actualy quite impressive spec right there. I didn't believe it could be pulled off so soon after 720p. Way to cut the grass from under the competition's feet.
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    bisso , January 15, 2013 6:21 PM
    kcorp2003I'll probably get hated for this, but i would like a small phone that fit nicely into my pocket with the same tech. Like a 4.8inch (height) x 2.4inch (width) x 0.30inch (depth)

    Flexible display might help with that! Not by folding it, but rather allowing phones to have edge to edge displays with no border at all! So a 4.99 display, might end up be a 5.0'' phone (I might be a bit too enthusiastic here). But the flexible display really opens up new ways to have a decent screen size while keeping your phone to the size of a.... phone.
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    SteelCity1981 , January 15, 2013 6:52 PM
    keeping up with cell phone technology is like a dog chasing its tale as soon as you think you got the best 2 monhs later something even better comes out. i'm perfectly content with my 2 year old smart phone i have now. when it came out it was one of the best now it's way outdated by todays best standards but i don't care it does everything i need it to do and i don't have to worry about getting tied down into another 2 year contract.
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    ikyung , January 15, 2013 6:52 PM
    otacon72Exactly.. anything near or over 5" is too big. 4" screen is just fine. It fits in my pocket and I can use it with one hand comfortably. 8 core mobile processor?..lmao for what exactly? What a total waste. Why not make optimized dual core processors that will use less power.

    Please go watch the Samsung Keynote part 2 on youtube where they explain the octa core processor. Just ignore the weird spandex dancers at the beginner of the keynote. And scratch your head at the end of the keynote when President Clinton walks onto the stage.
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    amdwilliam1985 , January 15, 2013 6:54 PM
    with Youm in SGS4, the screen on the side can bend like the demo they should, this can make the physical device smaller than SGS3 while having a larger screen. edge to edge screen works too.
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    milktea , January 15, 2013 6:57 PM
    me waiting for the Galaxy S4
    a great upgrade to the original Galaxy S owners
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    Murissokah , January 15, 2013 7:46 PM
    All I expect from this phone is to drop the Xperia Z's price tag when it is avaliable.
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    robochump , January 15, 2013 8:11 PM
    Is cheap plastic standard?
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    vkg1 , January 15, 2013 8:14 PM
    The fruit company and its mentally-challenged iHerd gonna shit its pants. They're still only at 4" :D 
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