Samsung aiming to sell 10 million Galaxy S4 handsets a month, report says

By Trevor Mogg January 25, 2013

It’s not even out yet but there’s already talk of how many Galaxy S4 handsets Samsung hopes to sell – 10 million a month, apparently.

The news comes courtesy of South Korean news site Money Today (via Android Authority), which claims to have discovered that Samsung has ordered each of its suppliers to make 10 million components a month for the yet-to-be-announced device.

While 10 million a month isn’t beyond the realm of possibility – Apple, after all, sold almost 50 million iPhones in the final three months of last year – it’d have to ~~break~~ destroy the sales records of all of its existing handsets to achieve its reported goal.

Its current best-selling handset, the Android-powered Galaxy S3, has proved a big hit with consumers around the world since its launch in May 2012, though that device took almost two months to hit the 10 million mark, with the Seoul-based company announcing last week it’d racked up 40 million sales.

It was widely reported last month that Samsung has plans to sell over 500 million mobile phones in 2013, presumably with a big chunk comprising those in the Galaxy S series.

Things are certainly looking good for the tech giant as far as its mobile business is concerned, with the company announcing Thursday night that profits had surged a whopping 76 percent in the last three months thanks to strong sales of its range of smartphones.

But what of the Galaxy S4 – if indeed that’s what the follow-up to the S3 is going to be called. No official word has come from Samsung on the device up to now, though earlier this week rumors surfaced suggesting an April release.

The device, when it does appear, is expected to come with a 4.99-inch, 1080p touchscreen, an Exynos 5 Octa processor and possibly a 13-megapixel camera.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics

Samsung

Contributing Editor

Not so many moons ago, Trevor moved from one tea-loving island nation that drives on the left (Britain) to another (Japan)…

Mobile

Best Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra deals: Get Samsung’s flagship for $300

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and S Pen stylus on its screen.

Samsung’s Galaxy S24 phone lineup offers some of the best phones on the market, with the Galaxy S24 Ultra being the largest phone in the lineup. And while it’s a more recent release, there are a lot of Galaxy S24 Ultra deals worth taking a look at right now. In fact, some of them deserve to be among the best phone deals, as carriers are offering upwards of $1,000 in savings right now. Below you’ll find all of the best ways to save on a new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. You’ll find several carriers to choose from as well as unlocked models, but if these Galaxy S24 Ultra deals aren’t to your liking you can also look into Samsung Galaxy 24 deals, Samsung Galaxy S23 deals, and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra deals. You could even consider a foldable phone and take a look at the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 deals and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 deals.
Today's best Galaxy S24 Ultra deals
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra deals change frequently but below, we’ve picked out some of the best available today. These include being able to buy direct from the source aka Samsung, along with buying from other retailers and cell phone network providers too. There’s something for every intention here.

Samsung : along with a choice of exclusive colors.
AT&T: applied over 36 months.
Verizon: applied over 36 months.
T-Mobile: and add some savings with an eligible trade-in device.
Xfinity: when you add a new line and trade-in an eligible device.
Spectrum: plus add an extra $100 in savings when you trade in your current phone.

Mobile

The best Samsung Galaxy S23 deals from every carrier

Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with the display turned on.

Even though the Samsung Galaxy S23 has been out for several years it remains in fierce competition with many of the best phones. It also makes for some great phone deals now that it’s a generation old, as the more in demand Samsung Galaxy S24 deals and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra deals have driven the price of the Galaxy S23 down. If you’re in the market for a great combination of performance, features, and affordability, the Galaxy S24 is a great phone to turn to, which is why we’ve rounded up all of the best Samsung Galaxy S23 deals. You’ll find all of the best ways to save on a Galaxy S24 below, and if you aren’t seeing the kind of savings you’re hoping for you can also check out all of the iPhone 15 deals, iPhone 14 deals, iPhone SE deals, and Google Pixel 8 deals going on right now too.
Today’s best Samsung Galaxy S23 deals

Samsung: when you trade-in an eligible device.
Best Buy: and add some savings with an eligible trade-in device.
Verizon: when you add a new line with Verizon Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate plan.
T-Mobile: and add some savings with an eligible trade-in device.
AT&T: and add some savings with an eligible trade-in device.

Mobile

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. S22 Ultra: Should you upgrade?

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Titanium Gray in hand.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of the best Android smartphones on the market. But back in 2022, that honorable title went to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Even though the latter came out over two years ago, it’s still an incredible mobile device that’s jam-packed with features, including an awesome camera system. How much better is the S24 Ultra though? Fortunately, we know a thing or two about both Samsung phones, so we thought we’d compare both models for you.

As you can probably guess, the S24 Ultra does come out on top in terms of the latest and greatest tech. When you start considering performance though, the S22 Ultra doesn’t really lag behind the newest Galaxy phone too much. Let’s break things down into multiple categories to get a better idea of the pros and cons.
Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. S22 Ultra: specs