Galaxy S4 display possibly confirmed.

Timzer · 07:01 PM

So Samsung displayed a roadmap of mobile displays at CES2013. And the guys at AnandTech caught a snapshot. Now it's not a big surprise, but it does give a bit of confirmation to what most of us suspected. But what's more interesting to me is the release date on the roadmap. The release dates of the GS3 and Note2 on the roadmap are spot on, so it's not a stretch to believe we may see the GS4 by the end of March.

From AnandTech:

On display was an example roadmap of Samsung AMOLED displays, and at the far right slated for Q1 2013 launch is a Full HD 1080P display 4.99-inches diagonal with 440 PPI. I didn't get close enough to be able to see what the subpixel geometry or stripe was, but 440PPI underneath and the fact that it's the successor to the 5.55" display (from the Note 2) makes me think this is likely RGB.

Samsung is also claiming a 25 percent power saving using a new material on new AMOLED revisions, and also has a low power mode that I don't know much about with 47 percent power savings. Again, I strongly suspect this display will find its way into whatever Galaxy S 4 ends up being.

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KnightMan · Jan 14, 2013, 07:18 PM

That Roadmap is definitely to the GS4. There's no doubt about it. The 4.99 inches is a little odd, why not just round up to 5 inches. I guess you gotta be exact or get sued for false advertising. No matter. I like the Q1 release date, I like that a lot. If it indeed turns out to be true, then we may see a unveiling and then availability within a few weeks following. 440 PPI!!! Cannot Wait!!!

Sounds Good · Jan 14, 2013, 07:55 PM

If it IS released in Q1, I know what MY first Android device will be.

ChrisTX · Jan 14, 2013, 08:24 PM

Wow a possible release at Mobile World Congress? There's an upgrade available on one of my lines toward the end of February. How convenient if this ends up being true!

cheezeit · Jan 14, 2013, 09:28 PM

Just as i was settling down on phone switching....

blackhand1001 · Jan 14, 2013, 09:33 PM

It better be rgb. Otherwise just give us an rgb 720p 4.65 inch screen. Essentially an rgb galaxy nexus screen. No point in having the gpu push all those extra pixels if you could get the same detail from a 720p rgb panel.

cheezeit · Jan 14, 2013, 09:49 PM

i hope its as efficient as they claim. better battery life would be real nice.

b166er · Jan 14, 2013, 09:50 PM

I am planning on buying a note 2 this Friday but the idea of an S4 dropping within 10 weeks is tempting.

siiip5 · Jan 14, 2013, 11:25 PM

TMZ captured this image after Samsungs announcement

thehustleman · Jan 15, 2013, 09:19 AM

I hope this doesn't come out this soon, samsung has nothing to gain considering they are still selling lots of GS3's right now.

I had 3 iphone 5 users trade up to the game after playing with a friend's.

3bs · Jan 15, 2013, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thehustleman

I hope this doesn't come out this soon, samsung has nothing to gain considering they are still selling lots of GS3's right now.

I had 3 iphone 5 users trade up to the game after playing with a friend's.

It's not sooner than their usual yearly cycle for the Galaxy S line. I never buy phones on contract so it's not an issue for me

ChrisTX · Jan 15, 2013, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thehustleman

I hope this doesn't come out this soon, samsung has nothing to gain considering they are still selling lots of GS3's right now.

I had 3 iphone 5 users trade up to the game after playing with a friend's.

Samsung originally wanted to release the GS3 at MWC last year but delayed the release I believe due to component shortages. They might go back to a MWC release, but I wouldn't doubt another May release considering the popularity of the S3.

thehustleman · Jan 15, 2013, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3bs

It's not sooner than their usual yearly cycle for the Galaxy S line. I never buy phones on contract so it's not an issue for me

It is. Usually the main galaxy S line is updated in the summer.

3bs · Jan 15, 2013, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thehustleman

It is. Usually the main galaxy S line is updated in the summer.

I just checked gsmarena.com and it says the S2 was released in April, the S3 in May and the S4 is supposedly going to be released in May too.

linkgx1 · Jan 15, 2013, 12:11 PM

I love my 4S, and I had the orignal galaxy...but I'm thinking about going back ot the S4. Not really liking the build quality and overall launch of the iPhone 5.

But....

I'm not the largest fan of the Android software in many ways. Decisions.....

3bs · Jan 15, 2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkgx1

I love my 4S, and I had the orignal galaxy...but I'm thinking about going back ot the S4. Not really liking the build quality and overall launch of the iPhone 5.

But....

I'm not the largest fan of the Android software in many ways. Decisions.....

Maybe you just don't like TouchWiz? The S4 is bound to have a lot of developers working on it so you'll have a lot of custom ROMs to try if you're willing to do that.

matttye · Jan 15, 2013, 12:58 PM

Always watch Samsung's announcements

Well, I did for the S3 and Note 2 anyway.

Just hope I'm not tempted to buy the thing!

TheHateMachine · Jan 15, 2013, 01:18 PM

MY Phone Case Wallet thingy will have to stay shut for this... maybe.

The Game 161 · Jan 19, 2013, 03:36 AM

some say this will be out in feb/march then other report saying not before may.

either way if the rumours are true I may get the S4..the abilty to download TV shows and movies with android without going through itunes and paying is a big plus.

Tulani · Jan 19, 2013, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sounds Good

If it IS released in Q1, I know what MY first Android device will be.

That's looking highly likely for me too. My first..,,,

The Game 161 · Jan 19, 2013, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tulani

That's looking highly likely for me too. My first..,,,

yeah think a few like myself will be joining you. Apple have work to do.

Tulani · Jan 19, 2013, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Game 161

yeah think a few like myself will be joining you. Apple have work to do.

And then we will come running back when Tim finally comes up with a proper hit back

FredBakewell · Jan 19, 2013, 11:43 AM

As I posted in my the other thread, that I was planning to upgrade my iPhone 4 to 5. But then heard some rumors of next iPhone (may 5S). And yes after few days, I also heard about SGS IV.

Lets see how it is going to be. Their SGS III was quite a good success I guess. Many people bought that phone.

Fernandez21 · Jan 19, 2013, 12:19 PM

Well, seeing as how every other flagship phone announced this year (Xperia Z, Droid DNA) have 5", 1080p, 440ppi screens, it's obvious the next Galaxy will follow suit. The big question will be the next Notes screen.

Jan 14, 2013, 06:42 PM	#1
Timzer Banned Join Date: Nov 2011	Galaxy S4 display possibly confirmed. So Samsung displayed a roadmap of mobile displays at CES2013. And the guys at AnandTech caught a snapshot. Now it's not a big surprise, but it does give a bit of confirmation to what most of us suspected. But what's more interesting to me is the release date on the roadmap. The release dates of the GS3 and Note2 on the roadmap are spot on, so it's not a stretch to believe we may see the GS4 by the end of March. From AnandTech: On display was an example roadmap of Samsung AMOLED displays, and at the far right slated for Q1 2013 launch is a Full HD 1080P display 4.99-inches diagonal with 440 PPI. I didn't get close enough to be able to see what the subpixel geometry or stripe was, but 440PPI underneath and the fact that it's the successor to the 5.55" display (from the Note 2) makes me think this is likely RGB. Samsung is also claiming a 25 percent power saving using a new material on new AMOLED revisions, and also has a low power mode that I don't know much about with 47 percent power savings. Again, I strongly suspect this display will find its way into whatever Galaxy S 4 ends up being. SOURCE Last edited by Timzer; Jan 14, 2013 at 07:01 PM.
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Jan 14, 2013, 08:24 PM	#4
ChrisTX macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas	Wow a possible release at Mobile World Congress? There's an upgrade available on one of my lines toward the end of February. How convenient if this ends up being true! __________________ Thanks Steve for all of the awesome technology! Proud owner of an early 2011 15" MacBook Pro, First gen 15" MacBook Pro, iPad 3, Apple TV, Galaxy SIII, and numerous iPods.
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blackhand1001 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2009	It better be rgb. Otherwise just give us an rgb 720p 4.65 inch screen. Essentially an rgb galaxy nexus screen. No point in having the gpu push all those extra pixels if you could get the same detail from a 720p rgb panel. __________________ Macbook 2008 HP Dv7t - 2.53 ghz, 9600m GT, WSXGA+, 120gb ssd, 250 gb 7200rpm Core i7 3770k, 8gb ram, 2x 120gb sdd raid0, 500gb hdd, GTX 460 Galaxy Nexus (VZW) Nexus 7
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Jan 15, 2013, 12:11 PM	#15
linkgx1 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2011	I love my 4S, and I had the orignal galaxy...but I'm thinking about going back ot the S4. Not really liking the build quality and overall launch of the iPhone 5. But.... I'm not the largest fan of the Android software in many ways. Decisions..... __________________ “’The reason we [won't] make a 7-inch tablet isn’t because we don’t want to hit [a lower] price point,’ --Steve Jobs
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TheHateMachine macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2012	MY Phone Case Wallet thingy will have to stay shut for this... maybe. __________________ Computer - Intel/Nvidia with Win8 Pro \| HP Elite 8300 USDT with CentOS 5.2 Mobile - Galaxy Note 2 16GB \| Galaxy S3 16GB Gadget - Surface RT 32GB \| Nexus 10 16GB \| iPad 4 16GB \| iPod Touch 3G 16GB
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Jan 14, 2013, 07:18 PM	#2
KnightMan Banned Join Date: Sep 2012	That Roadmap is definitely to the GS4. There's no doubt about it. The 4.99 inches is a little odd, why not just round up to 5 inches. I guess you gotta be exact or get sued for false advertising. No matter. I like the Q1 release date, I like that a lot. If it indeed turns out to be true, then we may see a unveiling and then availability within a few weeks following. 440 PPI!!! Cannot Wait!!!
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Jan 14, 2013, 07:55 PM	#3
Sounds Good macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2007	If it IS released in Q1, I know what MY first Android device will be.
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Jan 14, 2013, 09:28 PM	#5
cheezeit macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2010	Just as i was settling down on phone switching....
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Jan 14, 2013, 09:49 PM	#7
cheezeit macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2010	i hope its as efficient as they claim. better battery life would be real nice.
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Jan 14, 2013, 09:50 PM	#8
b166er macrumors 68000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Philly	I am planning on buying a note 2 this Friday but the idea of an S4 dropping within 10 weeks is tempting.
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Jan 14, 2013, 11:25 PM	#9
siiip5 Banned Join Date: Nov 2012	TMZ captured this image after Samsungs announcement
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Jan 15, 2013, 09:19 AM	#10
thehustleman macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2013	I hope this doesn't come out this soon, samsung has nothing to gain considering they are still selling lots of GS3's right now. I had 3 iphone 5 users trade up to the game after playing with a friend's.
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Jan 15, 2013, 12:58 PM	#17
matttye In Time-Out Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lincoln, England	Always watch Samsung's announcements Well, I did for the S3 and Note 2 anyway. Just hope I'm not tempted to buy the thing!
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Jan 19, 2013, 03:36 AM	#19
The Game 161 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK	some say this will be out in feb/march then other report saying not before may. either way if the rumours are true I may get the S4..the abilty to download TV shows and movies with android without going through itunes and paying is a big plus.
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Jan 19, 2013, 11:43 AM	#23
FredBakewell macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	As I posted in my the other thread, that I was planning to upgrade my iPhone 4 to 5. But then heard some rumors of next iPhone (may 5S). And yes after few days, I also heard about SGS IV. Lets see how it is going to be. Their SGS III was quite a good success I guess. Many people bought that phone. __________________ Rent A Green Screen Green Screen For Party
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Jan 19, 2013, 12:19 PM	#24
Fernandez21 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2010	Well, seeing as how every other flagship phone announced this year (Xperia Z, Droid DNA) have 5", 1080p, 440ppi screens, it's obvious the next Galaxy will follow suit. The big question will be the next Notes screen.
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