Galaxy S5 Mini
Compact, water-resistant version of the Galaxy S5.
The Galaxy S5 Mini is a mid-range Samsung smartphone released Jul 2014, with a launch price of $450. It pairs the Exynos 3470 with a 4.5" qHD Super AMOLED display, a 8 MP, f/2.2 main camera and a 2100 mAh removable battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 54/100 — The S5, made small and tough. Standout strengths: ip67 water resistance + heart-rate sensor and compact 4.5" / 120 g body. Main trade-off: weak exynos 3470 + 1.5 gb ram.
The S5, made small and tough.
Galaxy S5 Mini kept the flagship S5's IP67 water resistance, fingerprint scanner and heart-rate monitor in a compact 4.5" body — one of the few "mini" phones to retain real features rather than just shrink the shell.
Read the full review- IP67 water resistance + heart-rate sensor
- Compact 4.5" / 120 g body
- Removable battery + microSD
Full specifications
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How the Galaxy S5 Mini compares
| Galaxy S5 Mini | iPhone 6s Plus | Galaxy A06 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Chipset | Exynos 3470 | Apple A9 | Dimensity 6300 |
| Display | 4.5" qHD Super AMOLED | 5.5" LCD 60 Hz | 6.7" LCD 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP · f/2.2 | 50 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 2100 mAh removable | 2,750 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $450 | $749 | $160 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy S5 Mini released?
The Galaxy S5 Mini was released in Jul 2014.
How much does the Galaxy S5 Mini cost?
The Galaxy S5 Mini launched at $450 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy S5 Mini screen size and type?
The Galaxy S5 Mini has a 4.5" qHD Super AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy S5 Mini use?
The Galaxy S5 Mini is powered by the Exynos 3470 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S5 Mini have?
The Galaxy S5 Mini ships with 1.5 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy S5 Mini battery capacity?
The Galaxy S5 Mini has a 2100 mAh removable battery.
What is the Galaxy S5 Mini main camera?
The Galaxy S5 Mini has a 8 MP, f/2.2 main camera.
Does the Galaxy S5 Mini have a headphone jack?
The Galaxy S5 Mini has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Galaxy S5 Mini weigh?
The Galaxy S5 Mini weighs 120 g.
What colours does the Galaxy S5 Mini come in?
The Galaxy S5 Mini is available in 4 colours: Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue, Copper Gold.
Is the Galaxy S5 Mini worth buying?
Galaxy S5 Mini kept the flagship S5's IP67 water resistance, fingerprint scanner and heart-rate monitor in a compact 4.5" body — one of the few "mini" phones to retain real features rather than just shrink the shell. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy S5 Mini an editorial score of 54/100.
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