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VP TECH SAMSUNG GALAXY J4 PLUS REVIEW: SLEEK STYLE AND PERFORMANCE ON A BUDGET by GIA CATIMBANG Samsung has always made waves in the mobile realm for being a pioneer of good style and performance while remaining in the borders of affordability. The Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus (stylized as J4+) is the newest smartphone in the J series which showcases good looks and nice performance. BUILD QUALITY & DESIGN We were impressed with how the images turned out when used for daylight photography, with good shadows and vibrant colors using the rear and front camera. charging port, the Galaxy J4 Plus’ speaker is unusually located just above the power button. Regardless of where the audio speaker is positioned, we did not like how the sound turned out when using solely the phone’s speaker. However, nighttime photography is not the Galaxy J4 Plus’ strong suit. Prevalence of noise and shakiness somehow degrades image quality but retains the same brightness and color vibrancy nonetheless. UNDER-THE-HOOD PERFORMANCE But thankfully, the Galaxy J4 Plus features the Dolby Atmos sound effect. This feature revamps the audio quality to produce an immersive, 3D sound that works wonders with a pair of earphones or a Bluetooth speaker. The Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus features a slim metal and glass unibody design that is reminiscent of stunning highgrade smartphones. BATTERY LIFE Thin bezels surround the Galaxy J4 Plus to put emphasis on its 6-inch screen. Samsung also opted for an in-display home button for the latter purpose. On the flipside, the Galaxy J4 Plus presents a glossy, plastic-made back panel housing the single-lens camera. Power and volume buttons are located on the sides, while the headphone jack and charging ports are at the bottom. The Galaxy J4 Plus is also available in three different colors: Black, Gold, and Pink. DISPLAY QUALITY The Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus brandishes a 6-inch True HD+ Infinity display with 720x1480 pixels resolution, The display has good brightness levels and is still visible under direct sunlight. When used in the dark, its brightness levels prove to be comforting when used minimally. The Galaxy J4 Plus also offers the blue light filter feature that reduces eye strain, very fitting for a screen-full smartphone. AUDIO QUALITY Unlike the usual smartphone where the audio speaker is located either on the top side or at the bottom beside the The Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus is equipped with a 3,300 mAh battery, beating the Galaxy S8 and S9’s battery capacity. The device also supports Power Saving mode for longer-lasting battery life. Enabling the Power Saving mode in mid setting extends the J4 Plus’ battery life exceptionally. It’s enough to make it last for 2 days without charging. Which makes us wonder how much longer can it last in maximum Power Saving mode? Although blessed with enduring battery performance, the Galaxy J4 Plus sadly does not support Adaptive Fast Charging. Average charging time ranges from 2 to 3 hours until the battery reaches 100%. CAMERA The Galaxy J4 Plus features a 13MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture and LED flash while its 5MP front camera brandishes a f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. The device comes with the Android 8.1 Oreo update and equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor and also features dual SIM and 4G LTE support. The Galaxy J4 Plus can deliver daily tasks such as messaging, video streaming, and social media surfing, but struggles when it comes to multitasking. The device seems to buffer whenever you try to reply at a chat head while browsing the internet at the same time. Surprisingly, the Galaxy J4 Plus provides sluggish to nearseamless performance when it comes to gaming. We tried playing PUBG with the J4 Plus on medium settings. While gameplay remained within 20-30 framesper-second plus the slight lags, the Galaxy J4 Plus’ quadcore processor and 2 GB RAM still managed to deliver our chicken dinner. FINAL THOUGHTS Overall, the Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus is a mustchoice for consumers who are looking for a budget smartphone with a modern flair in aesthetics and average hardware for casual everyday use. We recommend the Galaxy J4 Plus for those who prefer wielding big screens over pocket-sized smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus is available nationwide for P6,570.00 to P8,680.00 TRAVEL• LIFESTYLE• ENTERTAINMENT www.villagepipol.com | 23
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