Samsung’s Galaxy S4 is one of the most desirable smartphones of the year, and there’s a plethora of accessories to go with it. Sometimes it can be difficult to find just the right one, though. We’ve taken the time so you don’t have to, and have put together a guide to help you find the perfect Galaxy S4 accessories for your device!
Wireless Charging Pads
Before you can begin using wireless charging technology with the Galaxy S4, you need to have the Wireless Charging Cover for the device. It replaces your existing battery door cover, enabling Qi-based wireless charging. You can get it straight from Samsung for $39.99.
Samsung Wireless Charging Pad
Our top pick in this section is the Samsung Wireless Charging Pad! It features an LED indicator that will turn green when your Galaxy S4 is properly charged and yellow when the device isn’t properly placed on the pad for effective charging. Buy now from Samsung for $59.99.
Koolpad Qi Wireless Pad
Our best bang for the buck is the Koolpad Qi Wireless Pad. It works with all Qi compatible devices and, unlike many other wireless chargers, you don’t need to align your device properly on the Koolpad for it to begin charging.
Keep in mind that the Koolpad Qi Wireless Pad does not come with an AC adapter to power the pad, only the pad itself and a microUSB cable. You’ll need to provide the adapter yourself. However, any regular phone charger will work fine. Buy Now on Amazon starting from $37.
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Galaxy S4 Cases
Speck Candyshell Grip
Our top pick is the Speck Candyshell Grip. It has four rubberized areas, which provides maximum grip on almost any surface. There’s also a rubberized edge around the screen, which’ll keep the Galaxy S4 protected from any face-down drops. Buy Now on Amazon from $31.
Otterbox Defender
As our best bang for the buck, the Otterbox Defender gives you the ultimate protection, as it comes with three layers of defense, including a screen protector. There’s deep cutouts to ensure nothing gets damaged, and it comes in 12 different colors. Buy Now on Amazon $25+ (on sale)
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Screen Protectors
ZAGG invisibleShield
As far as screen protectors go, and as our top pick, the ZAGG invisibleShield offers the most protection. It’s a military grade protector, and the materials are actually used to coat helicopter wings. It is a wet application screen protector, so make sure to power your device off before applying it. It has a warranty that lasts the length of your device, too. Buy Now on Amazon $15.46
Tech Armor HD
You can get the best bang for the buck with the Tech Armor HD screen protector. The package comes with three screen protectors, and similar to the ZAGG invisibleShield, it has a lifetime warranty, too. You also get a handful of tools to apply the screen protector, including bubble removal tape, a polishing cloth, and a smoothing card. Buy Now on Amazon $6.95
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Memory Cards
Sandisk Ultra 64GB microSDHC card
Our top pick is SanDisk SDSDQUA-064G-U46A Ultra 64 GB microSDXC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card 30MB/s with Adapter. It is the most popular option and you get the trusted Sandisk brand to keep your data safe. Buy Now on Amazon $48.99
Sandisk Ultra 32GB microSDHC card
The best bang for your buck is the Sandisk Ultra 32GB microSD card. It can hold 800 photos, 240 minutes of HD video, 32 apps, and about 160 albums of 12 songs. It also has a data transfer rate of 30MBp/s. At $23, this microSD card presents a lot of value. Buy Now on Amazon $23+
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Galaxy S4 Extended Batteries
ZeroLemon 7,500 mAh Battery
Our top pick is the ZeroLemon 7,500 mAh battery for the Galaxy S4. The battery adds quite a bit of thickness to your smartphone, but it does come with a battery door cover to compensate for that. Buy Now on Amazon $39.99
Hyperion 5,200 mAh Battery
Our best bang for the buck pick is the Hyperion 5,200 mAh battery. Similar to the ZeroLemon battery, it adds a bit of thickness to your device, however, it does come with an extra battery door to compensate for that. It should be compatible with all Galaxy S4 models, excluding the S4 Active. Buy Now on Amazon $22.99
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Desktop Cradles
Galaxy Universal Multimedia Dock
Our top pick is Samsung’s Galaxy Universal Multimedia Dock. It offers a charging solution and the ability to stream music to a home theater system, thanks to the 3.5mm audio port. Not only that, but the dock is quite accommodating in the case that you use a Samsung Flip Cover or Protective Cover. Buy Now from Amazon $49.99
RAVPower RP-UC04 Charging Cradle
The best bang for the buck is the RAVPower RP-UC04 Cradle. It comes with a USB cable and AC adapter. It has two slots. The one in the front is to charge and sync your Galaxy S4, and the one in the back is to charge a spare battery. Buy Now on Amazon $19.99
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What is your favorite accessory for the Samsung Galaxy S4? Let us and others know in the comments.
