Etisalat, a leading telecom operator in the UAE, announced today its exclusive launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 4G LTE smartphone early May in the Emirates.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 3G option will also be available starting from April 27, a statement said.

Subscribers are able to pre-order the 3G and 4G devices from today on etisalat.ae. Once launched, the 4G device can be obtained for free upon signing up for an annual contract, according to the statement.

Khaled El Khouly, chief marketing officer, Etisalat said: “This new evolution of smartphones will provide a unique user experience especially as it is rolled out on our superior 4G LTE network that is now covering 80 per cent of the inhabited area of the country through more than 1000 bay stations.”

Etisalat’s advanced infrastructure allows users of 4G phones to connect at very high speeds reaching up to 150 MBPS. Such speeds allow for quicker access of applications for work and productivity, and deeper levels of enjoyment in entertainment and gaming.

The Galaxy S4 features a highly crafted design encompassing a larger screen size and battery, minimized bezel; all housed in a light (130g) and slim (7.9mm) shape. Currently available in two color options, Black Mist and White Frost, with additional color options to follow later this year.

The device has the world’s first full HD Super Amoled display to showcase images at their best and   its five-inch large screen has 441ppi for high quality viewing. It also has a 13 megapixel rear camera and boasts a dual camera function that allows simultaneous use of both front and rear cameras.

The Galaxy S 4 ensures that tasks are effortless with innovative features that detect your face, voice and motions to enable screen control with no need for finger touch activation.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 4G LTE is priced at Dh2,749 ($748) while the Galaxy S4 3G is available at Dh2,599. – TradeArabia News Service