The flagship from the Korean manufacturer Samsung – Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE GT-I9195, which was released in 2013.
Appearance of Samsung Galaxy S4 mini
The phone is made of plastic. The front panel is made of scratch-resistant glass.
Screen with a diagonal of 4.3 inches and a resolution of 540×960, 256 ppi.
Dimensions – 61.3×124.6×8.94 mm, weight – 107 g.
Specifications Samsung Galaxy S4 mini
Processor – eight-core Exynos 5410, 1700 MHz.
RAM – 2 GB. Built-in memory – 8GB. The phone also supports memory cards.
Operating system – Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), which is updated to new versions.
The battery is removable, 1900 mAh. This is enough for 12 hours of talk time and 300 hours of standby time.
Main camera good quality– 8 MP. And the front one is only 2 megapixels.
You can buy Samsung Galaxy S4 mini in our online store by placing an order through the website shopping cart or by calling us at. Delivery in Moscow is possible on the day of order. The cost of delivery within the Moscow Ring Road is 400 rubles. Delivery to the Moscow region is calculated individually. Pickup from retail store two minutes from Savelovskaya metro station.
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini VE Duos compact smartphone with powerful characteristics and support for 2 SIM cards in a stylish case. Thanks to its compact size, the smartphone is easy to operate with one hand and can be put into any pocket without getting in the way. here are some main characteristics Samsung Galaxy S4 mini VE: powerful 4-core processor with a frequency of 1200 MHz, operating system Android, support for 2 SIM cards, 4.3-inch screen, removable battery 1900 mAh, main 8 MP camera, 8 GB built-in and card support MicroSD memory up to 64 GB. Take clear photos and videos in Full HD format with 8 MP cameras, your smartphone also has front-camera for selfies and free videos calls via the Internet. Powerful 4-core processor and 1.5 GB random access memory It should be enough to open Android applications and games without lags or freezes. Support for 2 SIM cards on the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini VE is the ability to use SIM cards from different operators simultaneously on your smartphone mobile communications, which opens up opportunities for savings on communication services. Choose which SIM card you want to use high-speed 3G Internet from and watch online movies on the Super AMOLED screen without waiting for constant reloading. The Samsung Galaxy S4 mini VE battery with a capacity of 1900 mAh provides up to 11 hours of standby time and up to 11 hours of work on Wi-Fi networks. You can distribute the Internet through the Galaxy S4 mini VE to another phone, laptop, computer or tablet via point Wi-Fi access, you can also transfer files to another device on high speed via Wi-Fi Direct.
Contents of delivery:
- Samsung i9190
- Battery
- Wired stereo headset
- Network adapter and USB cable
- User guide
- Warranty card
Introduction
After the announcement of the Galaxy S4, it became clear that Samsung, by tradition, will begin to produce a huge number of seemingly identical (as they have recently begun to be called) “pieces of soap”: the only difference is that some are smaller, others are larger. The filling, as is correct, is much weaker than the flagship model, but significant investment is not required. However, the cost still remains around the 20 thousand rubles mark.
Obviously, if there is a version of S3 mini, then there must be an S4 mini. Unfortunately, both gadgets received, perhaps, only part of the name and appearance from their older brothers, although people have long been demanding powerful devices with small dimensions. Alas, the manufacturers don’t hear us and continue to reason logically in their own way: since the phone is small, it means the hardware can be cut down.
The review will focus only on the main points, since this is a typical example of the South Korean giant's products.
Design, dimensions, control elements
As was already said at the beginning of the text, as soon as Samsung’s new creation sees the light, expect offspring in the form of dozens of identical-looking smartphones and phones. Therefore, naturally, S4 mini almost completely copies original Galaxy S4. Nevertheless, from my point of view, the appearance of the current flagship is quite successful: thin, light, despite the plastic, durable, although glossy. The S4 mini evokes absolutely the same emotions. It is worth adding that the device, due to its even smaller size (124.6 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm) and weight (107 grams), fits nicely in the hand! Really convenient, you don't want to let it go out of your hands. In fact, the experience of “communicating” with the S4 mini is very interesting: similar appearance, functions and menus, but operating with one hand is more comfortable. I think this will be appreciated by those who clearly dislike spade-shaped phones.
The front side, as always, is protected by glass. Hardly Gorilla Glass(although perhaps the first generation), but not a single scratch appeared during a month of active use. Under the glass there is dark gray plastic (there is also a white color), on which small black diamonds are applied. Back panel also made of plastic, but here the pattern is slightly different, i.e. light gray diamonds on a black background. I think it looks cool, at least previous version The S3 mini did not evoke any emotions in me.
The assembly is excellent, as if the case is not dismountable: nothing plays, does not creak.
A thin edging along the perimeter of the front part forms a small side, the sides of the device are semi-gloss plastic, painted to resemble metal.
On the top of the front side there is a camera for video calls, two sensors (lighting and proximity), a speech speaker covered with a metal mesh. The speaker volume is very high, in a quiet environment it is worth turning it down. The interlocutor can be heard clearly and intelligibly, the timbre is pleasant, and the mid frequencies are mainly heard. During a call, you can adjust the level not only standard means, but also activate the special “Additional Volume” function. Almost all new Samsung devices have a similar function.
Below the screen there are two touch buttons “Back” and “Menu”, and between them is the unforgettable mechanical “Home” button. The tactile sensations regarding the Galaxy S4 are approximately the same: the travel is minimal, the pressure is firm. The touch buttons have a backlight; it is white, dim, but quite noticeable during the day.
At the bottom there is a microUSB and the main microphone, at the top there is an IR port (inherited from the flagship), a second microphone (used for recording sound in stereo and noise reduction), and a 3.5 mm audio output.
On the left is the volume control, and on the right is the power key.
At the back there is a camera that rises slightly above the body, and a flash, as well as a speakerphone.
To open the cover, you need to pry it at the notch at the top left. Under the battery are slots for a microSIM card and microSDHC.
Samsung S4 mini and Samsung S4
Samsung S4 mini and HTC One
Display
Unlike the previous model, this one has a 4.3-inch diagonal screen (physical size - 53x94 mm). If earlier 4 inches was considered a “shovel”, now even a slightly larger size evokes affection: they say, what a small and cute phone it is. In S3 mini resolution was 480x800 pixels, in S4 mini they increased it slightly - 540x960 pixels (qHD). In both cases the matrix is SuperAMOLED. Let's not argue how good or bad it is, since all this relates to taste. Personally, I love bright colors and maximum “depth” of black, and even though the SA matrix fades more than IPS in the sun, but, for example, my work does not involve constantly being under the direct rays of the sun. By the way, in the previous article (S4 Active test), I experimentally found out that the SA matrix on the S4 in sunny weather displays even a slightly better picture than the PLS matrix on the S4 Active. Below is a comparison of the screens of S4 mini (left), S4 Active and S4 (right):
Matrices under a microscope:
In the “Display” settings, the “Screen mode” item is preserved:
- optimize display
- dynamic
- standard
- professional photography
- movie
Battery
A removable lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery with a capacity of 1900 mAh, 3.8 V, 7.22 Wh is installed. Despite the seemingly not the largest battery capacity, the operating time was generally pleasing!
The developers claim that the device will operate for 300 hours in standby mode, and up to 12 hours in talk mode.
With 15-20 minutes of calls a day, 4-5 hours of 3G, a couple of hours of Wi-Fi, an hour of watching videos and the same amount of listening to music, the Galaxy S4 mini managed to squeeze out a little more than 10 hours of work from a single charge.
More numbers:
- Only in talk mode the device works up to 8 hours
- Only when playing video (720p) at maximum volume in headphones and maximum screen brightness - just over 5 hours
- Only playing music in headphones at maximum volume – about 45 hours
- Games only – just over 3 hours
Communication capabilities
The smartphone works in cellular networks 2G (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G (850/900/1900/2100 MHz), LTE is present only in the i9195 model. Speed HSDPA – up to 42 Mbit/s, HSUPA – up to 5.76 Mbit/s. Available Bluetooth version 4.0 HS (A2DP, LE, EDR).
Present wireless connection Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (Dual band). The device can be used as an access point (Wi-Fi Hotspot) and file transfer (Wi-Fi Direct).
High-speed USB 2.0 is also used for file transfer and data synchronization. When connected to a PC, the mini is defined as a USB Flash device (MTP) or camera (PTP).
SAR value
Your phone is manufactured to comply with EU Council guidelines for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy. These standards prohibit the sale mobile phones, whose radiation level (called specific absorption rate, SAR) exceeds 2.0 watts per kilogram of body weight. During testing (information provided by Samsung), the maximum SAR for this model was: 0.298 W/kg near the head, 0.361 W/kg near the body.
When in use, the actual SAR values of the device are significantly lower than the values stated above. This is because, to ensure efficient system operation and reduce network impact, the operating power of the mobile device is automatically reduced when a call is not required. full power. The less output power device, the lower the SAR value.
Memory and memory card
The developers decided not to skimp on RAM, so they installed the most optimal amount for such a device - 1.5 GB. Therefore, the device does not slow down at all and has no difficulties launching applications. On average, about 900 MB are free - a huge amount for such a smartphone.
Flash memory – 8 GB. A little more than 4 GB is allocated for application installations and data storage. Of course, there is a slot for a microSDHC memory card, the maximum capacity of which can be 64 GB.
Camera
Two cameras are used here: the main 8 MP (F2.6, 33 mm) with autofocus and the front 1.9 MP without autofocus. There is a single-section LED flash. The maximum photo resolution is 3264x1836 pixels, video - 1920x1080 pixels at 30 frames per second.
The quality of photographs is similar to those taken on the S4 Active, i.e. a little better than Galaxy S2, but slightly worse than Galaxy S3. I don’t understand what prevented me from using the same module as in the Galaxy S3.
Video and sound are recorded clearly, there is no pixelation.
Video file characteristics:
- File Format: MP4
- Video codec: AVC, 17 Mbit/s
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080, 30 fps
- Audio codec: AAC, 128 Kbps
- Channels: 2 channels, 48 KHz
Sample photos:
Effects:
Panorama:
Performance
The Samsung Galaxy S4 mini smartphone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and a dual-core Krait 1.7 GHz processor (28 nm, ARMv7). Adreno 305 is used as a graphics accelerator.
The device operates smoothly, there are no interface slowdowns or glitches, and there are no lags. Almost all toys are suitable.
Below - brief information and performance tests (CPU-Z, Quadrant Standard, Antutu Benchmark, 3D Mark):
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini- this is a logical continuation of the “Galaxy” line, which is distinguished by a large number of relatively cheap, but very functional smartphone models. In terms of functionality, the smartphone is fundamentally different from its Samsung “brothers”; the difference is noticeable only in the size of the body and display. Closest competitors Samsung Galaxy S4 mini are the LG G2 Mini, Asus PadFone mini and some others that are on the same price level.
Smartphone characteristics
Galaxy S4 mini equipped with a full screen with a diagonal of 4.27 inches. By modern standards, the display size is average, but this has a positive effect on the size of the smartphone - it fits easily in a pocket, unlike many modern “shovels” with 5-6-inch displays. The display has a protective glass that protects it from scratches. The dual-core Krait processor clocked at 1.7 GHz provides excellent performance. On a smartphone Samsung Galaxy S 4 Almost all modern 3D games for Android run smoothly.
The smartphone supports communication via GSM standards and 3G. There is support for the latest Wi-Fi standards, as well as Bluetooth and USB. Nowadays it sounds strange, but in Galaxy S4 mini There is an infrared port - a relic of the past. The gadget can work as a satellite navigator - there is support for both the American system GPS navigation, and the Russian GLONASS network.
A high-quality camera is one of the most significant advantages of this device. Photography resolution is 8 Mpx, video is HD quality 1080p, 30 frames/sec. The camera has automatic focusing. The camera resolution for video calls is 1.9 MP. There are graphic camera effects as well as a built-in image editor.
The device will please fans of multimedia functions. Firstly - big screen, allowing you to comfortably view HD video. Secondly - a multifunctional music player. Subtle sound correction will appeal to music lovers. Built-in sound effects, graphic equalizer. There is an FM receiver. The volume of the built-in speaker is quite high, but the sound quality is at a basic level. There can be no complaints about the sound quality in the headphones.
The dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini allow it to be used with one hand without any problems. The device is thin and light. The main material used is glossy plastic. It shows fingerprints easily and leaves scratches quickly. Appearance Samsung smartphone Galaxy S4 Mini repeats the design of the flagship.
Screen - 3.6
Diagonal Samsung screen Galaxy S4 Mini - 4.3 inches, resolution 960x540 pixels, matrix type - Super AMOLED HD, PPI value - 256, protective coating - Gorilla Glass. Strengths screen - bright rich colors, good viewing angles and deep blacks, in addition, Super AMOLED is an energy-intensive screen. Disadvantages - poor display of fonts; they look “loose” and unclear.
Camera
The smartphone has an 8 MP camera with LED flash. The maximum resolution for video recording is 1920x1080 pixels, recording speed is 30 frames per second, sound is recorded in stereo mode.
Working with text - 5.0
Standard keyboard in Samsung phone The Galaxy S4 Mini is easy to use, with Swype text input and the ability to enter numbers without going into extra character mode. Disadvantages - an inconvenient language switching system: you need to hold your finger on the space bar and swipe left or right. To enter most additional characters, including the comma, you need to call up an additional menu.
Internet - 3.0
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini browser is great for browsing the Internet: it has the ability to repeatedly zoom the page with text fitting to the width of the screen and a mode for reading pages without images. This mode is convenient to use when reading a large amount of text on the Internet without being distracted by pictures, which is confirmed by user reviews.
Interfaces
The smartphone supports most common wireless interfaces: dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC. The phone comes with S Beam, which lets you quickly transfer files such as photos, music, or videos from one Galaxy to another. Wi-Fi assistance or NFC, placing them back to back. There is no support for Russian LTE frequencies.
Multimedia - 4.6
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini plays almost any video without preliminary conversion - the device has support for rare audio formats and video containers. In the player you can select audio tracks; as well as subtitles embedded in the video file. The audio player plays most common as well as rare formats, including uncompressed audio in FLAC format.
Battery - 2.6
Indicators battery life Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini are at a good level: the device is capable of playing HD video at maximum brightness for 6 hours, and the music listening mode discharges it in 35.5 hours.
Performance - 1.6
The device uses the Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 platform with a 1.7 GHz dual-core processor, Adreno 305 graphics subsystem and 1.5 GB of RAM. The device has enough power for smooth playback of FullHD video and the ability to play most productive games. In everyday use, the smartphone performed without any complaints.
Memory - 3.0
The internal memory capacity of the device is 8 GB. Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini supports microSD memory cards up to 64 GB, " hot swap" absent.
Peculiarities
The device runs under Samsung's proprietary shell - TouchWiz. In this shell, the manufacturer added its own browser, dialer, SMS client, music and video players, its own weather application and many other programs. The built-in video player supports most third-party video codecs and video formats, making it convenient to watch even unconverted video from your phone. The audio player allows you to listen to music not only by artist, but also by folder. S Memo app is a great note taking app with handwriting support.
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