If Samsung's Galaxy S4 is more smartphone than you think you need,
the electronics giant has just offered up the smaller, more midrange -
and surely cheaper - Galaxy S4 Mini.
Samsung is hoping to give its lighter smartphone much of the same
GS 4 taste with just a little less vigor. Although the Mini has
stepped-down specs compared to its flagship family, like a
lower-resolution screen and an 8-megapixel camera instead of a
13-megapixel shooter, it's no slouch when it comes to the Galaxy S4's
core features, even a built-in TV remote control.
As with the Galaxy S3 Mini that came before, this version is aimed more toward the mass market than the high-end sector, without sacrificing too many of the superphone's more defining features.
Launch and Price
With the Samsung galaxy S3 launching for €300 (Rs 23,300), it's hard not to expect the S4 variation to launch at the same price. This could be bit too expensive given the specifications and strong competition for mid-range Android phone. We'll have to wait a bit longer to find out - UK event scheduled for June 20 likely to give us more information. According to the sources, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini will be launched in India on 30th July 2013 and will be priced at Rs 24,000 (approx).
Architect
Samsung's modest Mini is a wee bit shorter, thicker, and wider than the svelte Galaxy S4 but clearly cut from the same cloth. Like the round-shouldered original, the Mini retains its curved perimeter, metallic rim, and rectangular home button, and also comes in black and white versions.
Specifically, the global GS4 Mini stands 124.6 millimeters tall (4.9 inches) by 61.3 millimeters wide (2.4 inches) by 8.9 millimeters thick (0.35-inch) and weighs a lighter 107 grams (3.7 ounces, compared to the GS4's 4.6-ounce weight.) A 3G-only, dual SIM version will weigh a hair more at 108 grams.
This smartphone comes out the box with the latest Android version - 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS. The 1.7 GHz dual core processor and the 1.5 GB RAM loaded in the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190 ensures smooth computing performance.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190 has a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display screen that has a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels. This handset weighs 107 grams and it is 8.94 mm thick. This handset comes with a 1900 mAh battery loaded in it.
This handset comes with an 8 MP primary camera that has multiple supporting features and modes. A 1.9 MP front facing camera is also loaded in this Galaxy S4 variant. The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190 has 8 GB onboard memory, of which 5 GB is user accessible. The microSD slot in this handset supports up to 64 GB memory expansion.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190 comes preloaded with a range of high end media functions. The 4G LTE and NFC connectivity are available here but is is market dependent. Other connectivity features like 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and 2G are available in this smartphone.
Samsung is hoping to give its lighter smartphone much of the same
GS 4 taste with just a little less vigor. Although the Mini has
stepped-down specs compared to its flagship family, like a
lower-resolution screen and an 8-megapixel camera instead of a
13-megapixel shooter, it's no slouch when it comes to the Galaxy S4's
core features, even a built-in TV remote control.
As with the Galaxy S3 Mini that came before, this version is aimed more toward the mass market than the high-end sector, without sacrificing too many of the superphone's more defining features.
Launch and Price
With the Samsung galaxy S3 launching for €300 (Rs 23,300), it's hard not to expect the S4 variation to launch at the same price. This could be bit too expensive given the specifications and strong competition for mid-range Android phone. We'll have to wait a bit longer to find out - UK event scheduled for June 20 likely to give us more information. According to the sources, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini will be launched in India on 30th July 2013 and will be priced at Rs 24,000 (approx).
Architect
Samsung's modest Mini is a wee bit shorter, thicker, and wider than the svelte Galaxy S4 but clearly cut from the same cloth. Like the round-shouldered original, the Mini retains its curved perimeter, metallic rim, and rectangular home button, and also comes in black and white versions.
Specifically, the global GS4 Mini stands 124.6 millimeters tall (4.9 inches) by 61.3 millimeters wide (2.4 inches) by 8.9 millimeters thick (0.35-inch) and weighs a lighter 107 grams (3.7 ounces, compared to the GS4's 4.6-ounce weight.) A 3G-only, dual SIM version will weigh a hair more at 108 grams.
S4 MINI SPECIFICATIONS
Samsung has officially launched the miniature version of its Galaxy S4 flagship model. The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190
is the first Galaxy S4 variant to be officially launched by Samsung.
The features as well as the design are trimmed down to match the
requirements of mid range smartphone users.
OS & Processor
This smartphone comes out the box with the latest Android version - 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS. The 1.7 GHz dual core processor and the 1.5 GB RAM loaded in the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190 ensures smooth computing performance.
Hardware
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190 has a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display screen that has a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels. This handset weighs 107 grams and it is 8.94 mm thick. This handset comes with a 1900 mAh battery loaded in it.
Camera & Memory
This handset comes with an 8 MP primary camera that has multiple supporting features and modes. A 1.9 MP front facing camera is also loaded in this Galaxy S4 variant. The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190 has 8 GB onboard memory, of which 5 GB is user accessible. The microSD slot in this handset supports up to 64 GB memory expansion.
Media & Connectivity
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190 comes preloaded with a range of high end media functions. The 4G LTE and NFC connectivity are available here but is is market dependent. Other connectivity features like 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and 2G are available in this smartphone.
