Samsung Galaxy S4 crossed 10 million sales

Less than a month after releasing its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, Samsung claims sales of the device are expected to surpass 10 million. At first glance, the Galaxy S4 appears to be near-identical to the Galaxy S III, and even upon closer inspection, the variations may be tough to notice. Both are constructed almost entirely of plastic and despite a screensize increase from 4.8-inches to 5-inches, the Galaxy S4 is only slightly bigger thanks to its slimmer bezel.

Instead of rounded edges and accents, the Galaxy S4 uses flat surfaces and straight, faux-metallic trim, giving it a more modern look. But any perception of the Galaxy S4 being a premium device is lost the moment you touch it. At 4.6 ounces, it’s light, which in most cases would seem like a positive quality, but when combined with its thin plastic casing, makes the S4 feel almost like a toy. What’s worse, it’s coated in a high-gloss finish, which feels slippery in your hand and gathers dirt and smudges easily.The S4′s highlight feature, however, is its camera. While the front-facing camera is expectedly mediocre, the rear-facing 13-megapixel camera is by far the best of any smartphone I’ve used.

The biggest problem with the face and gesture-detecting software, however, is that it’s attempting to solve issues that don’t really exist. As a handheld device, the Galaxy S4 is most commonly resting in your palm, where a quick flick or tap of the thumb is the fastest and most precise input method.