Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini

12808 reviews

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usability (2859)
size (1736)
screen (1570)
performance (1421)
camera (1192)

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battery (1237)
reliability (339)
durability (157)
sound (112)
social network (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12808 reviews of Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Views about the camera and performance are on the whole positive. The screen and size also get good feedback. There are some critical opinions about the social networking functionality and durability, and reviews are divided on the sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini

alaTest has collected and analyzed 301 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the screen and size are overall positive. The portability and usability also get good feedback. The connectivity and sound get critical comments.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1484 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the price and usability. The size and portability also get good feedback, but there are some negative views about the reliability.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. People really like the screen and portability. The price and performance also get good feedback, but many are less positive about the GPS navigation and usability.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S5 mini review: Big enough

With two Galaxy S minis under its belt, Samsung has set off on a quest for a third, hopefully more successful version of its current flagship. But the rules have changed and Samsung has finally stopped ignoring this fact. While Sony flipped the mini...

Optional Dual SIM version available ; LTE connectivity ; 4.5" 1280 x 720 Super AMOLED display with 326 ppi ; Android OS v4.4 KitKat with TouchWiz UI ; Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, Exynos 3 Quad 3470 chipset, Mali-400MP4 GPU, 1.5GB of RAM ;...

Uncompetitive price at launch ; No TV-Out option (MHL is not supported) ; Only the LTE variant has NFC ; Lacks in-call noise-cancellation

On its own, the Samsung Galaxy S5 mini is a merely a good midrange smartphone. Next to it's bigger sibling - it's probably Samsung's best mini to date. It retains what makes the bigger flagship desirable and cleverly mimics its superb performance so...

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com)

Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini review: Flagship stylings with watered-down specs

Samsung's Galaxy S5 Mini matches the full-size S5 in name and looks, but its specs are disappointing for the price.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini has the same rubberised design as its full-size brother, it's waterproof, with a vivid screen and decent camera.

Like all of Samsung's previous smaller flagships, the S5 Mini seriously waters down the specs of the top-end phone, meaning it's just a mid-range phone with a flagship name and high price. The plastic design feels far less luxurious than the metal HTC...

If you've been hoping for a fully-fledged flagship phone with all the bells and whistles of the the other elite mobiles just in a more compact size, prepare to be disappointed. The Galaxy S5 Mini matches the regular S5 in name and looks, but not in...

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Samsung GALAXY S5 Mini ( black)

Its 4.5-inch screen has a 720p resolution, it has a 1.4GHz quad-core processor, an 8-megapixel camera, 4G LTE, fingerprint and heart-rate sensors and runs the older Android 4.4.2 KitKat software. The S5 meanwhile, has a 2.3GHz quad-core chip, a full HD...

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini has the same rubberised design as its full-size brother, it's waterproof, with a vivid screen and decent camera.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Samsung Galaxy S5 mini

Samsung Galaxy S5 mini smartphone : Samsung announced the Galaxy S5 mini, a compact version of Samsung's flagship smartphone. The new Galaxy S5 mini delivers powerful performance, as well as the same dedicated fitness tools and enhanced device...

The Galaxy S5 mini will be available in Russia starting in early July with global markets to follow. At launch, the device will be available in four colour options: Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue and Copper Gold. Samsung UK will announce...

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : S21 (s21.com)

Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini review

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is a smaller version of the top-selling Galaxy S5. Slim and lightweight, it's an excellent Android phone, but over-priced.

The S5 Mini isn't a bad phone by any means. It's better than the S4 Mini. But it's a lot more expensive too. We feel it's over-priced.

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Kevin Nether (androidauthority.com)

Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini review

We take a closer look at the compact version of the Samsung flagship in our full review of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini!

Great camera experience ; Good screen ; Flagship hardware features

Some build quality issues ; Occasional instances of stutter or lag

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Android Pit (androidpit.com)

Review do Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini: o melhor Mini até agora!

Apesar do fato de que a Samsung certamente ouvirá as mesmas críticas que vieram com as suas versões Mini anteriores (hardware fraco, nome enganoso, promessas não cumpridas, etc.), nós praticamente não encontramos vulnerabilidades com o S5 Mini. O...

Serviços iguais aos do S5, Recursos de software, Interface de usuário e processamento

Display mediano, Preço alto

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Alex Dobie (androidcentral.com)

Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini review

Another year, another Samsung Mini — is this one any better? Even with the arrival of smaller flagship-level handsets like the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, "mini" Android smartphones typically occupy the mid-range space. This was the case with last year's...

Another competent (if not exciting) mid-ranger from Samsung ... The Galaxy S5 Mini is yet another competent mid-range phone from Samsung, and one that incorporates the majority of the hallmark features of its current flagship. It's a phone which...

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Anndrew Vacca (androidcentral.com)

Sprint Vital mini review

The Sprint Vital offers a lot of bang for your buck, but it's not for everyone, especially given the carrier's handful of other budget-friendly options.Things have changed quite a bit o...

The Sprint Vital is an excellent choice given its wallet-friendly $100 pricetag. Does that mean it's the best bang for your buck? Not exactly. There are a handful of great options on Sprint's shelves for those on a tight budget, but all told, the...

Jul, 2013

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Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini review: a mini worthy of the flagship name

Lets be honest: Samsung's historical attempts at mini flagship devices have been pretty miserable. In our Galaxy S5 Mini review, we'll show you how Samsung has improved upon the instantly forgettable Galaxy S3 Mini and S4 Mini to produce a slimmed down...

Same look and feel as the S5 ; Same flagship software features and experience ; Great display ; Solid camera and battery

Slower performance than S5 ; Relatively high price

The Galaxy S5 Mini manages to achieve something its predecessors could not: it stands up as being worthy of the flagship name. Of course, you won't get the same top-shelf specs or camera resolution as the Galaxy S5, but as far as styling, experience...

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