Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini G800F – 16GB
Pros
- Water and dust resistant
- Bright Screen
- Decent battery life
- decent camera
Cons
- Plastic body feels cheap
- Some missing TouchWiz features
Bottom Line
The S5 Mini is designed for users who want a compact device for easy one hand use and a similar experience like high-end Samsung devices for cheap.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini G800F is a bestselling 2014 4.5-inch smartphone that received positive reviews for its vibrant screen, water and dust resistant design, 4G support and improved performance. However, its plastic body feels cheap, its fingerprint scanner is dodgy, and it lacks some TouchWiz features available on the Galaxy S5. The S5 Mini is designed for users who want a compact device for easy one hand use and a similar experience like high-end Samsung devices for cheap.
- Weight: 0.26 lbs
- Processor: Exynos 3470 1.4GHz
- Display Size: 4.5 inch
- RAM: 1.5GB
- Operating System: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
- Battery Life: 10 hours
Score Summary
Critic Reviews
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Cnet September 11, 2014
If you're after a comfortable to use phone with the Samsung name and enough power for everyday use, it'll suit well.
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TrustedReviews August 28, 2014
A very good, smaller take on the S5 that's only eclipsed by the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and cheaper 5-inch phones.
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Techradar August 22, 2014
The S5 Mini is a solid smartphone with an impressive range of features borrowed from its bigger brother, but it fails to really impress at what is now a highly competitive price point.
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Specifications
| RAM | 1.5GB |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Google Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Weight | 0.26 lbs |
| Battery Life | 10 hours |
| Connectivity | LTE | Dual Band WiFi | Bluetooth 4.0 | GPS | microUSB 2.0 | NFC |
| Internal Storage | 16GB |
| Removable Memory | microSD (Max 64GB) |
| Display Size | 4.5 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED |
| Front Camera | 2.1 MP |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP |
| Graphics | ARM Mali-400 MP4 |
| Additional Features | microSD card reader | Accelerometer | Compass | Magnetometer | Gyro | Light sensor | Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass | TouchWiz UI | Water and dust resistant |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 5.2 x 2.6 x 0.4 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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