Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190
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Average of 12 scores (from 25 reviews)
Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe Galaxy S5 mini adds a reasonable amount of upgrades compared to the Galaxy S4 mini. These include better components, more storage, a waterproof design and newer software. Let's not forget the fingerprint scanner and heart rate monitor either. It's worth the extra £120 if you can afford it and will make use of those additional features.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 07/04/2014
Source: Ubergizmo English
Archive.org versionSamsung 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 it’s still able to offer a great experience for those looking for a mid-range phone of this size. All eyes will soon be on the S5 Mini once Samsung makes their official announcement of its existence, but until then, the S4 Mini will give you a solid Galaxy experience within a small frame. And best of all, once the S5 Mini is announced, you can expect the price of the S4 Mini to drop a great deal.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/09/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionJust as its name implies, the $49.99 Galaxy S4 Mini is a scaled-down version of the Galaxy S4. And while you don't get such features as Air View or Eraser Mode, you do get a phone that's easy to use with one hand, a built-in remote control and a capable 8-MP camera.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Slashgear
Archive.org versionThe GALAXY S 4 Mini is a wonderful little cell phone, and is surprisingly reminiscent of the older Galaxy S 2, though bringing with it all the trimmings of a newer device. The smartphone sits well in one's hand (the position of the power button aside), and is small enough to slip into just about any pocket or sleeve. Despite feeling small in the hand, the Mini avoids feeling too small when it comes to the display. If you're in the market for a small smartphone that doesn't drag poor performance and low-end specs along with it, the GALAXY S 4 Mini is a solid choice.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/16/2013
Source: T3
Archive.org versionThe Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is a little frustrating. It has the pieces to make it an affordable alternative to some of the gargantuan top-tier phones, but it falls short of the mark. It's not, as the name suggest, simply a mini version of the Samsung Galaxy 4, but a completely different phone with wildly different specs and the only part that's the same is the plastic-fuelled design. The wait for a really good small screened Android phone continues.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/24/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Inside HW
Archive.org versionWhen compared to the last year’s mini model, S4 mini is a noticeably better smartphone, which bears its Galaxy S mark with more confidence. Due to its smaller size, it rests comfortably in the hand and it’s easy to handle. As for its sheer power, we didn’t expect it to match S4 model, but it has enough at its disposal.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/26/2013
Source: V3.co.uk
Archive.org versionWith the Galaxy S4 having struggled to meet our expectations, we didn't expect to like the Galaxy S4 Mini, which essentially is a smaller version of Samsung's flagship handset. However, during our time with the phone the Galaxy S4 Mini proved to be a decent, well performing mid-range smartphone, and possibly more suited to a high-end label given its specifications. The handset's screen is on a par with those of some high-end smartphones on the market, and its battery outperforms those in most handsets with much higher prices.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionIf 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 are really only minor details. Both of these phones are very similar in spec and layout, but try them side by side and we think you'll probably just prefer the One Mini... especially as the microSD card slot on the S4 mini is a little harder to access.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/09/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe Galaxy S4 mini fits much better in the hand than its big brother and fortunately has the same stylish design. Everything is a lá Galaxy S4, except smaller. See also: Samsung Galaxy S4 mini vs HTC One mini comparison review.
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Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/08/2013
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe Galaxy S4 mini is a great mid-range option, offering the same styling – which includes the same mediocre build quality – as its flagship counterpart, with a cheaper price tag. The cameras are good but the screen and storage are both under par. Consider the HTC One mini or the Nexus 4 as serious alternatives.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/31/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionSamsung's Galaxy S4 mini has arrived and now HTC has brought along its HTC One mini. Find out how these rivals stack up against each other in our Samsung Galaxy S4 mini vs HTC One mini comparison review.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/30/2013
Source: Engadget
Archive.org versionAs much as we'd like to see a device that fits the literal description of the Galaxy S4 Mini -- you know, a phone that's all but identical to the original GS4, just smaller -- Samsung clearly had something else in mind. Instead, the Mini is meant for those who love the GS4 design and firmware but are looking for a lower price point.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2013
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionIf 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, you will have a rough idea. The things we managed to put into the disliked section are really only minor details. As for those wondering whether they should buy the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini instead of the Samsung Galaxy S3, truly that is something that you will have to decide for yourself. But the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini more than makes a case for itself, with the upgraded software, decent battery life and 4G tech more than giving the Samsung Galaxy S3 a run for its money.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionThe Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is a surprisingly well built, premium looking handset with a good range of bells and whistles which will please any prospective buyer. We weren't overly impressed with the microSD placement or the bundled Samsung keyboard, plus the amount of internal storage available is disappointing - but these aren't huge issues and overall the Galaxy S4 Mini appears to be an excellent smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/20/2013
Foreign Reviews
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 1/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2014
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 6/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 97% emissions: 91%
Source: PC News - Heft 01/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Connect Freestyle - Heft 1/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Source: PC News - Heft 1/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Onlinekosten.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2013
Rating: Total score: 91%
Source: Connect - Heft 2/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Gamestar
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: efficient medium-class model; configuration; very good camera
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2013
Source: Tom's Hardware
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: chunky and light device; conveniently small dimensions
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/05/2013
Source: Allround-PC.com
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: smaller than normal S4 device; practical device
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/29/2013
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: good workmanship; practical device; sound overall package
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/29/2013
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In many ways, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190 is really just a smaller version of the Samsung Galaxy S4. Much like its bigger counterpart, the build quality is excellent; it feels sturdy and well made despite the plastic panels. The 4.3 inch screen is a qHD Super AMOLED display with a 540x960 resolution, making for nice enough images. It can’t be compared to full sized devices, but for this price range and size, it is decent. It is easier to handle with one hand than the full sized behemoth, and it features mid-range hardware. The 1.7 GHz dual-core CPU with 1.5 GB of RAM should suffice for most tasks, but more complex games will certainly not run too well.
Most of the cutting edge software from Samsung like Air Gestures and Air View is not included. However, S Translator and S Health are included. S Translator is one of those fun features that allow one to translate spoken or typed sentences from various languages. S Health is a great fitness tool able to track information like blood sugar levels and blood pressure with users input, or special devices that can connect to the smartphone. It is definitely a great tool for those who need to monitor their health carefully. The verdict is that the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190 is a great choice for those who don’t need much performance and prefer a more portable size. Samsung's apps are the greatest advantage compared to competitors with similar size, price and specs.
Qualcomm Adreno 305: Integrated mid-range graphics card in the Snapdragon 400 and S4 Plus SoCs that supports OpenGL ES 3.0 and features unified shaders.
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
S4 Plus MSM8930: High-end dual-core Krait based SoC that includes a Adreno 305 GPU.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
4.30":
This display is tiny. You will probably see very little on the screen and be able to use mini-resolutions.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Samsung: Samsung Group is the largest South Korean conglomerate and was founded in 1938. Samsung Group employed 489,000 people in 2014 and is one of the world's largest companies in terms of revenue and market strength. The name Samsung means "Three Stars" in Korean and represents the three sons of the company's founder. The company was founded in 1938 as a grocery store. With its subsidiary Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, Samsung took up the production of electrotechnical items, focusing on consumer electronics and household appliances at an early stage. Other branches in which the large corporation is active include mechanical engineering, automobiles (Hyundai), insurance, wholesale, real estate and leisure. Samsung manufactures a wide range of electronic products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and semiconductors. The company's Galaxy line of smartphones is one of the most popular in the world. Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor industry, making memory chips and processors for many other electronics manufacturers.
81.58%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
