Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S5 Mini: Compact, water-resistant version of the Galaxy S5.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jul 2014·$450·Score 54/100
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.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.5" qHD Super AMOLED
Chipset
Exynos 3470
RAM
1.5 GB
Storage
16 GB + microSD
Battery
2100 mAh removable
Main camera
8 MP, f/2.2
Weight
120 g
What stands out
- IP67 water resistance + heart-rate sensor
- Compact 4.5" / 120 g body
- Removable battery + microSD
What to watch
- Weak Exynos 3470 + 1.5 GB RAM
- qHD resolution
- Mid-range internals despite S5 name