Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is official and can stand 30 minutes of water!
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, which has been rumoured for a while has got the official nod from the maker this morning.
The handset which is aimed at those who enjoy an active lifestyle – ie mountain biking, skiing and other outdoor pursuits – comes with a protective casing to help it withstand dust and water. In fact it can actually withstand 30 minutes of water at a depth of one metre – which kind of kicks sand in the face of the other water-friendly mobile the Sony Xperia Z.
In addition the the new super sturdy casing and rugged design the Active sports a 1.9 GHZ Quad-Core processor and a 5-inch Full HD TFT LCD screen that can be operated by someone wearing gloves. It runs Android 4.2.2 and includes an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash.It wilbe avaialble in the summer and comes in Urban Grey, Dive Blue and Orange Flare color options.
Samsung says of the new handset
“The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is designed to enhance life experiences of the active user who wants to stay connected while exploring environments from the most rugged mountain trails to the roughest rivers,”
