Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4.3", 960 x 540
Front Camera
1.9 Megapixel
Main Camera
8 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Storage
8 GB
RAM
1.5 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Battery
1900 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number GT-I9195
Form Factor Touch
Height 124.6 mm Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Width 61.3 mm Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.94 mm Better than 64 % of phones rated.
Weight 107 g Better than 77 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black | White | White frost | Mist black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.33 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM

Design of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini has dimensions of 124.6 mm × 61.3 mm × 8.94 mm and weight of 107 g.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology Super AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.3" Worse than 63 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 960 x 540 pixels Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 4.3" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is 960 x 540 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Clock Speed 1.7 GHz Better than 58 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Dual-core Worse than 90 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 305

The processor type of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is Qualcomm Snapdragon 400. The number of processor cores is 2. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is provided with processor´s frequency of 1.7 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 305.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
RAM 1.5 GB Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
User Memory 5 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 8 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini has an operating memory of 1.5 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 4x Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Sound & Shot
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, Best face function Better than 79 % of phones rated.
White Balance Presets
Light Source LED light
Still Image Resolutions 3264 x 2448
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) Exposure compensation, Best photo function, Buddy photo share, Anti-shake
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 1.9 Megapixel Worse than 91 % of phones rated.
Special Effects (Front) Beauty face

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 8 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 4x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of main lens reaches 1.9 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1900 mAh Worse than 56 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 300 hours Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 720 minutes Better than 61 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (WCDMA): up to 720 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 300 hrs
Playback (video): up to 10 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 49 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs
Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 9 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 8 hrs
Standby (LTE): up to 300 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is 1900 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 300 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini it is 720 minutes.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
User Interface Samsung TouchWiz
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini supports 4G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, Google+ Messenger, SMS, MMS

The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 4.0 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, M4A, apt-X
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, H.264, H.263
Sound Enhancements Samsung Adapt Sound
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), Samsung AllShare, sharing media via DLNA, Face Unlock, Android Beam, S Beam, Smart stay, AllShare Cast, Face tag, Wi-Fi Miracast, infrared remote control, Samsung Adapt Display, Group Play function, Samsung Link (AllShare Play)
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Included Accessories Power adapter

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