Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini | Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini |
|---|
| Price | $59 | $65 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 3/10 |
| Battery | 1,900 mAh | 2,100 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 107 g | 120 g |
| Released | Jul 2013 | Jul 2014 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini | Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.3 inches | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | — |
| Pixel Density | — | ~326 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini | Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat) | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) | Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (SM-G800F, M, Y) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (SM-G800A, H, R4) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Mali-400MP4 (Exynos) or Adreno 305 (Snapdragon) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini | Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 64GB) |
| Internal | 8GB (approximately 5GB user available) | 16GB |
| RAM | 1.5GB | 1.5GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini | Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.6, AF | 8 MP, f/2.4, autofocus |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini | Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini |
|---|
| Single | 1.9 MP | 2.1 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini | Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh |
| Talk time | — | Up to 10 h (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 47 h |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini | Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini |
|---|
| Dimensions | 124.6 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 in) | 131.1 x 64.8 x 9.1 mm (5.16 x 2.55 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | 107 g (3.77 oz) | 120 g (4.2 oz) |
| Build | Polycarbonate body | — |
| SIM | Micro-SIM (Single SIM or Dual SIM variants) | Micro-SIM |
| Protection | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini | Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes (LTE variant GT-I9195) | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM Radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini | Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini |
|---|
| Announced | 2013, May 31 | May 2014 |
| Status | Released 2013, July | — |
| Released | — | July 1, 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini or Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini?
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini — 1,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini versus 2,100 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini or Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini — 107 g for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini versus 120 g for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini or Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini?
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini — Jul 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini versus Jul 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini or the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini 3/10.
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