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We aren’t quite ready to see 2014’s Mini variants considering the devices they’re based on haven’t fully launched yet, but it’s always nice hearing about them in advance. This time, the rumored Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini — the existence of which was almost guaranteed if you’re going based on trends of the past few years — has had an early spec leak.
The folks at SamMobile have it on good authority that the device, which reportedly sports the model number SM-G800, will be comprised of the following internals:
- 4.5-inch 720p HD Super AMOLED display
- Snapdragon Processor (Snapdragon 400?)
- 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of Internal Storage
- 8MP rear camera with 2MP front camera
- 2,100mAh battery
- IR Blaster
- IP67 certification for waterproof and dust proof
- Android 4.4 KitKat
It’s been easy to write off most Mini variants as OEMs have a history of stuffing aged internals inside of them. It looks like Samsung wants to keep their latest concoction somewhere within the 21st century, though, and we’re definitely glad about that.
Unfortunately that’s the length of our knowledge, as details about potential release dates and pricing have yet to be revealed. We imagine it won’t arrive for a couple of months after the Galaxy S5’s planned mid-April launch, though, so “Summer” is a safer bet than any.
doesn’t sound too bad. just don’t know if I could deal with touchwiz after owning a Moto X
I couldn’t, luckily the Moto X finds the happy medium between their 4.5″ and the oversized 5.1″.
Sorry but few people want smaller phones. Most iPhone owners complain of the small size i think 4.9 to 5.5 is perfect and easy to ise one handed but i have large hands but the moto x being 4.7 is a bit to small and look for the next x to be larger probably 4.9 or 5.1. My LG G2 is easily pocketable even with its otterbox as was my Note 2 prior
Few people want small slower phones. Lots of people want smaller flagship phones.
Again few people even want high end smaller phones. The X and the One are awesome nonetheless but their successors will be/are larger screened phone. And really its not the specs inside is more demand for larger phones. Again alot are personal pref.
Can you confirm that the Moto X 2 will be a bigger phone? If so I will go ahead and buy the current X. The only reason I’m holding out for the X 2 is the rumors I’ve read of it retaining the same form with increased specs.
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/543084/20140313/nexus-6-release-lg-g3-moto-x2.htm#.UzyJmhko4m8
Thats where i got my info no real source just a trend people want big phones
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/543084/20140313/nexus-6-release-lg-g3-moto-x2.htm#.UzyJmhko4m8
Thats all i have read that puts it into text stating the x2 goes from 4.7 to 5.0
I think I was hoping for something a bit closer to the Z1 compact in terms of specs. Less of a step down from the S5
Snapdragon 400 again, just what we need, another overpriced budget phone.
But wait, it’s waterproof, that makes all the difference………………
The snapdragon 400 proved itself very worthy with the Moto G. Why not in the S5 mini?
Different prices, different needs. S400 for 400$ is lame.
I wouldn’t get it myself. But for a mid range device, it’s not bad.
for many, waterproofing does make all the difference, especially with the lack of waterproof accessories in the android market and the cost of what they would be. Not saying id buy the s5 mini, i only get mainstream flagships, but it’s not a worthless feature.
Wow… or you could get Moto G now and it’ll probably be less than half the price.
It’s amazing how far we have come w/ screen sizes, a 4.5 inch is considered a mini these days.
I guess we should start calling the iPhone nano (and unreadable).
I guess we should stop dreaming of a pocketable high end Android phone.
Yeah pretty much. Unless theres a huge leap in technology that allows for smaller hardware, you will never see a cutting edge “mini” phone. Even todays mini phones aren’t as small as the larger phones from a few years ago. The customers always demand better specs, they simply just can’t fit the components of a S5 into a small framed phone, at least for the price point they’re looking to sell them at. It sucks.
Yea especially when I consider 4.5-4.7″ to be the perfect size that I can still feel ok using 1-handed. I wouldn’t buy a device larger than that.
couldn’t agree more
Pretty cool that they’re including IP67 in their mini model too.
Retail for $150 I hope with those specs
Samsung phone mini flagship with Samsung name expect 400
I wonder how “mini” this phone actually is.
How is 4.5″ mini? That’s only slightly smaller than my Galaxy Nexus. I enjoy using my S3 mini (work phone) and was looking forward to buying an S4 mini but I might have to call it quits there.
I would like a small screened phone(4.-4.5), w/ top end hardware. I know lots of people who would as well. I rarely play games, or watch videos on my phone (who has battery life for that?). As far as fitting the components I wouldn’t mind if the phone is thicker to house a big battery. Smaller screens also allow devices to be more durable (less flexing)