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Samsung GT-S5570 Galaxy Mini / Galaxy Next

Based on 25 reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

4
Average:

8
Bad:

12

Pros

Affordable.
Compact and good looking.
Stutter-free navigation in the menus.

Cons

Slow processor.
Low resolution screen makes it difficult to read text.
Below average fixed focus camera.
Terrible camcorder.
Adobe Flash is a no-go.

By GadgetSpeak on December 03, 2011

Put the words “Samsung” and “Galaxy” together in the same sentence and you could start thinking that the subject matter was going to be a tablet device. However by inserting the word “Mini” into the sentence, the...

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By PCWorld New Zealand on August 25, 2011

Android phones are now relatively common – the likes of the Huawei U8150 and Motorola Flipout make decent entry-level phones. Samsung’s newest entry in the sub-$400 category is the Galaxy Mini.There’s a lot to like about this little...

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By Expert Reviews on August 06, 2011

It's got a low resolution screen, but if you want a SIM-free Android phone on a tight budget, it's a bargain...

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By Tracy and Matt's Blog on July 25, 2011

There is no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy Mini is great value for money. It has all the features of a high end smartphone as it is running Android 2.2. Froyo but just in a smaller package and from £89.99 on Pay as You Go. I see this as one of the...

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By 3G UK on July 22, 2011

The Samsung Galaxy Mini is a small device with a big list of features. It does a good job and offers a fun user experience. It's just a shame that the low-res screen is such a disappointment. The slow chip is really not a problem, and the handset...

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By Mobile Choice on July 21, 2011

A low-price phone with neat form factor and decent capabilities, but it looks better when the screen is off...

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By PC Advisor on July 06, 2011

It's incredibly cheap at £101, but the Samsung Galaxy mini makes several compromises to achieve such a low price tag. Most noticeable is the horribly low-resolution screen, second is the paltry 3Mp camera with no flash or autofocus, and third...

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By itreviews.com on June 03, 2011

The Samsung Galaxy Mini is a neat, small smartphone at an attractive price. But check the specifications carefully to make sure the compromises will suit you before buying, though....

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By Android Central on May 25, 2011

We spend a lot of time here on Android Central obsessing over the latest high-end, high-spec, high-price handsets -- devices aimed at nerds like us who crave shiny new toys every few months. But in the real world, not everyone likes to blow hundreds...

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By T3 Magazine on May 24, 2011

Samsung’s Galaxy family has been breeding like wild fire in recent months. The latest addition to the Android-focused fam’ is the Galaxy Mini, a pared down, budget blower that aims to offer the full-on Google experience without a...

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