With the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini I9195I, Samsung is clearly aiming at buyers who want a well-rounded phone without too many compromises. Here is our take on what it brings to the table. Announced in 2015, June. Released 2015, June, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
On the front you get a 4.3 inches, 51.0 cm 2 (~66.7% screen-to-body ratio) panel, pushing a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density), and in real-world use it looks bright, crisp and easy on the eyes. It is not trying to reinvent the wheel with its design, but it does look the part. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including White Frost.
Performance & Software
Under the hood you will find the Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm), paired with 5GB of RAM. For the kind of tasks most of us throw at a phone, there is plenty of muscle here. It runs Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
On the camera side, the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini I9195I is led by a 8 MP main sensor. Expect solid detail in good light, with the usual softness creeping in once the sun goes down.
Battery
Battery duties are handled by a Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable unit, which should comfortably see most people through a full day on a single charge.
Our Opinion
Coming to the important bit, our opinion on the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini I9195I. What you are getting is a device that quietly covers the fundamentals rather than shouting about them. It gets the basics right, offering 5G connectivity, a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. If your priority is a phone that just works, day in and day out, then this one deserves a spot on your shortlist. You could nitpick a few things, as you can with any phone in this bracket. Overall though, the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini I9195I is easy to recommend to the right buyer. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
