There's certainly something of a trend in terms of producing small versions of top of the range handsets. HTC has recently done this with its One mini, and Samsung has shrunk its flagship handset to produce this Galaxy S4 Mini, having started the trend off with its Galaxy S3 Mini.

Impressive display; Decent processing power; A good size for average hands

Some Galaxy S4 features missing; Low screen resolution; Not enough internal storage

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is not merely a smaller version of the Android powerhouse, lacking as it does the same impressive lineup of specs as its big brother. Nevertheless, it still packs plenty of power and a decent screen into a very comfortable little body.

Small; comfortable size; Vivid screen; Plenty of power for most tasks; Decent camera

Mid-range specs don't justify high price; Multitude of settings won't appeal to newbies

A great all rounder and an excellent choice for those wanting a slice of the Samsung pie at a lower cost. Has some imperfections and there are cheaper Android alternatives around, but apart from that it's a fantastic little device.

Sleek and compact design; Nice display; Fast performance; Good camera; Great battery life

Small screen size makes it a bit pokey; Poor keyboard; Tacky feel

The S4 Mini isn't really super-cheap. You do get a few of the S4's features, as well as the design, but it's not the "chock-full of features" that made the S4 so overwhelming for some.

Android 4.2.2; dual-core processor, Solid plastic build, Great camera in good light

TouchWiz UI is cluttered; Fingerprint magnet; Poor camera in low light

With the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini , t he South Korean manufacturer hit a bull's-eye once again. The smartphone is aimed at consumers who are looking for high performance but don't want to carry around a device practically half the size of a tablet.

Good performance; Main camera results; Manufacturing quality; Communication equipment; Infrared port; Very good display; Despite the fact that it has a plastic case; the smartphone feels good in your hand - you get the sense that it's high-quality and tough.

Price, Slightly high temperature, Low resolution front camera, The Galaxy S4's Full HD resolution is enticing; We'd like to have seen a higher resolution on the S4 Mini

Great on price. as a number of reviews suggest, Samsung launched the India specific Deep Black version lower performance and without 4G. Having said that, the phone overall is great. Issues: Phone looks much much much better than original plasticky S4 that was launched.

We were happy to spend time with the Galaxy S4 mini. When we got the chance to first meet it, on June 20, in London , we didn't know, form our brief hands-on, that there's so much more to this miniature Galaxy S 4 than meets the eye.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 mini we reviewed is the GT-I9195, meaning it has LTE capabilities; It was supplied to us by our friends over at, Clove.co.uk, from where you can buy it/import it from.

-like performance, but it was definitely there with its bigger brother, the S4, The Samsung Galaxy S4 mini we reviewed is the GT-I9195, meaning it has LTE capabilities; It was supplied to us by our friends over at, Clove.co.uk, from where you can buy it/import it from.

As 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.

Solid camera with great video recording; Overall performance is decent for a mid-range phone; Easy and comfortable to hold

Display could be better; Priced too high for intended audience; Limited internal storage

I have problems with the phone. I cannot answer phone calls. It is very complicated if you are not used to a Smart Phone.

size; quality

I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH PHONE CALLS

The first thing you will notice about the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini is that it's not as miniature as you might expect. In fact, the device is around the same size as the iPhone 5, and in everyday terms we would not consider it a small smartphone.

Nice, scaled-down design; Decent camera; Great battery life; Very bright screen

Doesn't have a full HD; Only has a dual-core processor; Speakers aren't great