| Hardware and OS | Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4 | |
| Operating system | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI | |
| Processor | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A7) | |
| Chipset | Exynos 5410 Octa (28 nm) | |
| Internal memory | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX544MP3 | |
| Display | Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4 | other phones |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio | |
| Type | Super AMOLED | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Main Camera | Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4 | other phones |
| Camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.14µm, AF | |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4 | other phones |
| Camera | 2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard) | |
| Features | Dual video call | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Connectivity | Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| Infrared port | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), USB On-The-Go | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | |
| Multimedia | Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| Battery | Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4 | other phones |
| Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable | |
| Charging | Qi wireless charging - market dependent | |
| Stand-by | Up to 370 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 17 h (3G) | |
| Design | Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4 | other phones |
| Body build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | |
| Colors | White Frost, Black Mist, Arctic Blue, Black Edition | |
| Dimensions | 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in) | |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | |
| Features | Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4 | other phones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture | |
