Samsung fans waiting for the octa-core version of the Galaxy S4 are in luck, as the unlocked handset is now up for grabs.
When Samsung announced the Galaxy S4, it announced that it would ship two different models. One would include the company's octa-core Exynos processor, while the other would include a quad-core processor. The wait is now over, as that super fast 8-core variant is now available for purchase.
Samsung is well known for releasing multiple variants of its smartphones. It has spun the Galaxy S4 off into a quad-core model, an octa-core model, the S4 Mini, S4 Zoom, S4 Active, and S4 LTE-Advanced. The company shipped the quad-core version of if flagship Galaxy S4 to all cellular carriers in the U.S. and other countries and shipped a more powerful version of the smartphone that includes the company's octa-core Exynos processor to different regions.
Interested buyers in the U.S. can now finally get the more powerful 8-core Samsung Galaxy S4 from eBay. The smartphone is unlocked and will work on AT&T and T-Mobile's GSM network, while Sprint and Verizon customers are left out of this party.
The Samsung Galaxy S S4 GT-I9500 Factory Unlocked Phone can be purchased for $569.00 with free shipping. The smartphone features a 5-inch Full HD (1080p) display protected by Gorilla Glass 3, sporting a pixel density of 441 pixels per inch (ppi). It comes with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and Samsung's TouchWiz Nature UX, an Exynos 5 Octa 5410 Chipset, quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, with a PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU and 16GB of internal storage.
The smartphone also packs 2GB of RAM, a microSD expansion slot with support for up to 64GB microSD cards, a 13-megapixel rear camera with auto flash and zero shutter lag, and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear camera includes HD 1080p video capture at 30fps. Other features include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n//ac, Bluetooth 4.0, 4G LTE radio, infrared LED universal remote control. The Galaxy S4 is powered by a large 2,600mAh removable battery. The smartphone is available in two color options: black or white.
Keep in mind that the eBay listing notes this is a limited-time offer, ending on July 13.
