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Samsung Galaxy S4 : accessories buying guide

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!
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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

Koolpad Qi Wireless Pad

- LG WCP-300 Wireless Charging Pad ($33.29) Buy Now from Amazon
- Anker Qi Wireless Charger ($47.99) Buy Now from Amazon
- Panasonic QE-TM101-K Wireless Charger ($60.50) Buy Now from Amazon
Speck Candyshell Grip

Otterbox Defender

- Spigen SimArmor ($13.99) Buy Now on Amazon
- Spigen SlimArmor View Case ($49.99) Buy Now on Amazon
- Otterbox Commuter ($29.98) Buy Now on Amazon
Zagg invisibleShield

Tech Armor HD

- Muvit ($12.99) Buy Now on MobileFun
- Casemate HD ($15.49) Buy Now on MobileFun
- Spigen Steinheil ($23.49) Buy Now on MobileFun
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+ Honorable Mentions:
- Kingston 32GB microSD card ($25.49) Buy Now on Amazon
- Sandisk Ultra 16GB microSD card ($14.34) Buy Now on Amazon
ZeroLemon 7,500 mAh Battery

Hyperion 5,200 mAh Battery

- Hyperion 7,500 mAh battery ($29.99) Buy Now on Amazon
- Samsung Galaxy S4 2,600 mAh Battery ($23.99) Buy Now on Amazon
- Anker 5,200 mAh battery ($23.99) Buy Now on Amazon
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

- Belkin Charge and Sync Dock ($23.21) Buy Now from Amazon
- Samsung Galaxy Smart Dock Multimedia Hub ($75.10) Buy Now from Amazon
- RND Galaxy S4 Dock ($25) Buy Now on Amazon
What is your favorite accessory for the Samsung Galaxy S4? Let us and others know in the comments. Related: HTC One Acessories