Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-i9190/GT-I9195

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is a more pocketable variant of its popular flagship smartphone. The S4 Mini is powered by a 1.7 GHz dual-core processor, alongside 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory in addition to a microSD slot for up to 64GB of additional storage. Other notable features include 8MP and 1.9MP cameras, an infrared blaster for controlling your TV, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, LTE, a 1900 mAh battery.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 65 expert reviews

Excellent:

15
Good:

37
Average:

10
Bad:

3

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Last revision on August 31, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Runs Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2
Dual-core processor
Solid plastic build
Great camera if there's sufficient light
Impressively light and portable
Builtin IR blaster
Easily runs even the latest 3D games
Model with dualSIM support coming too

Reviewers Didn't Like

The TouchWiz UI is cluttered
The glossy rear cover is a fingerprint magnet
The mini takes poor low-light shots
Less than 4GB useravailable storage
720p screen would have been more fitting for such smartphone

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini looks and feels a great deal smaller as the S4 (as you would no doubt expect). It has a 4.3-inch screen (which is still bigger than any of the iPhones as well as the S3 Mini!) and weighs just 107g. This means that the device is...

By MobilePhones on May 20, 2014

very good) Samsung successfully brought everything customers loved about the Galaxy S4 into the Galaxy S4 Mini, giving those who prefer a phone with a 4-inch screen something to enjoy. Sure – the S4 Mini doesn't have the specs of the Galaxy S4, but...

By Ubergizmo on May 09, 2014

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is a solid midrange Android smartphone, with a good set of features at an affordable...

By PC Mag on March 18, 2014

The Galaxy S4 Mini offers many of the benefits of its larger sibling in a lower-cost, pint-sized...

By LaptopMag on December 30, 2013

Not really a phone person's phone but worth considering if you want something fully featured that works without a...

By tech.uk.msn.com on December 27, 2013

Buying Guide Best Android phone If you read this entire review, then you'll know exactly what we thought of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. If you've just jumped to reading this page then you should know that the things we put into the 'disliked' section...

By TechRadar AU on November 29, 2013

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini comes close to providing the full GS4 experience in a smaller package, but there are some notable omissions. The biggest disappointment to me is the screen. I understand that Samsung needed to reduce the size in order to shrink...

By Phone Scoop on November 27, 2013

In short, I am very impressed with the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. I was sceptical at first, because the phone appeared to offer a lower spec at what was not exactly a low price point. The Galaxy S4 Mini will set you back around £360 SIM-free and while that...

By Know Your Mobile on November 27, 2013

Its reliable specs and availability on four carriers make the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini an easy-to-find midtier buy, but you should also compare the S4 Mini with its substantial...

By CNET Australia on November 22, 2013

T he Samsung Galaxy S4 mini is a smartphone with a fine format, of course, it is a bit smaller than the S4, but it has a bigger screen than the iPhone 5. In terms of format, I personally think that Samsung has managed to find the ‘perfect’ form...

By letsgomobile.org/en on November 12, 2013

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-i9190/GT-I9195

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