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09/17/2014 (Philipp child)
Successful models are often sent back to the smartphone parquet in new versions. Therefore, the Galaxy S5 was subjected to quasi one Schrumpfkur again, but in doing so not only has changed the format.
Samsung has indeed blossomed in a short time top dog in the smartphone market, but the golden days seem over for now to be. So Samsung has made in the last quarter of 15 percent less operating profit than in the same quarter of 2013 One reason the Chinese manufacturers, such as Huawei, which penetrate the market with aggressively priced models, but also the decline in the tablet market and the declining profit margins. Samsung wants interestingly, now hold by a change in the company’s philosophy, however, to be more attractive to the younger audience as an employer. An (unofficial) action: The usual, excessive alcohol drinking, when the boss asks you may be now declined with thanks
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At least visually Koreans have clearly kept to the specifications, because the smartphone actually looks like the current flagship – just much smaller and 120 grams, much lighter. It must be said that Samsung is not exactly known to be particularly keen to experiment with design concepts, so that even the Galaxy S5 mini in “Samsung Mash” not stands also.
In a direct comparison with the previous model, it seems but mature, because the processing is completely clean succeeded and the back of patterned synthetic leather makes it seem noble – and is also more slippery. Together with the proven ingredients such as piano lacquer, light curves and silver-colored rim also comes Samsung on the safe side.
When the display is Fernöstler have also placed over backward because of the AMOLED touch screen is one of the best on the market! He is, after 4.5 inches tall, and triggers with rich 1280 x 720 pixels. In the areas of brightness, contrast and color fidelity he must not hide from the big flagship, so that Koreans in this weight class currently is the measure of all things display. Nice also that he has also taken the dust and waterproof housing with IP67 certification from the Galaxy S5. Gorilla 3 glass round the rugged appearance also from optimal. Conclusion: No Design Monster, but technically a 1A-appearance
As expected, not driving the mini version of the big comfort guns on like the Galaxy S5 and yet the equipment in any case is extremely lush, as known in addition to all Android standards and range of data interfaces (LTE: 800, 1800, 2600 MHz) was taken from the flagship even extras like the heart rate monitor on the back, including the app “S Health” and the finger scanner in the home button.. However, the finger scanner is tricky, because you usually need several attempts to disable the lock screen via finger scan. Here Samsung has yet to urgently repair.
Shot with the 8 MP camera of the s5 mini
Clearly the range digital camera. To solve the Frontcam only with 8-megapixel low light and has clear shortcomings, because the photos faded quickly. In good light, the Samsung Galaxy S5′s long-standing expertise of Koreans playing mini is off it because many snapshots are ripe for the family album. Fleet videos in FullHD and Selfies via front camera with 2 megapixel camera complete the appearance sense.
from the factory are 10 to 11 GB for free. If you want more you have to invest in a microSD card, the Samsung Galaxy S5 mini can even handle up to 128 GB.
Lateral view
The clear strength of the mini-version comes in everyday immediate impact, and the smartphone is extremely comfortable in the hand and all digits of the display are within easy reach. Typing longer texts on the display contrast, requires more attention, since the digital qwerty keyboard, logically, is significantly smaller than the Galaxy S5.
The organization is technically up to date, because Samsung’s User Interface TouchWiz and Android’s current Version 4.4 already make the big brother a good job. Some details Samsung has even once hand applied, so that for example the app “My Magazine” will not open accidentally.
Experienced Android users feel the one hand quickly at home, acts on the other hand, in particular the menu item “Settings” with more than 60 options rather overloaded. The many pre-installed “Advertising Apps” like “pizza.de” or HRS also interfere. The most popular Facebook app, however, is not preinstalled.
Home Screen
As expected, not the same CPU provides for the mini version as the Galaxy S5 for power under the hood. The quad-core Exynos 3470 with 1,4 GHz clock and 1.5 GB of memory but are all more than adequate to help the Koreans on the jumps. Thanks seasoned division of labor with the software, the four cores provide an always run smoothly – there are even top models that show a worse everyday work flow. In short,. A flawless performance idea for lovers of 3D games
In contrast, the replaceable battery pack contrasted with a Frecht poor call. In several test cycles Fernöstler never got beyond a non-stop operation of approximately 2.5 days. Even for a smartphone in the compact class anno 2014 is definitely not enough!
Settings
But it looks at the acoustic properties better again. Calls convince in both directions of transmission by a high volume and a neat natural voices reproduction. The hands-free mode even surprised by its powerful appearance, so that phone calls while driving without larger “clanking” are possible, while the smartphone is on your lap – a hardness test that certainly does not pack any smartphone. This is all the more surprising when you realize that only provides a larger mono speaker on the back for sound. Too bad, however, that Samsung still does not have the courage to place speakers on the front page.
Conclusion
A direct comparison with the adult flagship would be unfair, since other priorities in the compact class . Compared to its predecessor, Samsung Galaxy S4 mini but the verdict is very positive, because here the Koreans have clearly done their homework, because this makes mini in almost all situations a very good figure. The only real weak point: With the smaller format unfortunately dropped the battery power, because power users might not always be able to work non-stop with your smartphone for a day. Otherwise, the Samsung Galaxy Mini S5 is clear but currently the king in the compact class.
The “Great” under the Small
Date: 09/17/2014
+ Pleasant handy
+ Top AMOLED display
+ Very good performer
– Moderate call
– microSD slot difficulties accessing
– Average camera
test: Ulf Schneider
Date: 17/09/2014
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