Samsung Galaxy Mini

126 reviews

Apr, 2026

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design (3)
size (2)
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performance (3)
screen (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 126 reviews of Samsung Galaxy Mini. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the size. The price is also mentioned favorably, whereas the performance and screen get negative reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Galaxy Mini is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung Galaxy Mini

Does the baby of Samsung's new Android Galaxy range need to grow up?

Good general performance ; Affordable ; Responsive capacitive touchscreen

Low-res screen ; Bigger, better screens available at same price

What's under the surface is similarly perfunctory. There's a 600MHz processor, 3.14in screen with capacitive touch layer, a 3.2-megapixel camera and Samsung's TouchWiz UI. The Galaxy Mini has a slightly larger screen and better camera than last year's...

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Joe Minihane (t3.com)

Samsung Galaxy Mini review

Great value handset, but we're waiting for Gingerbread...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Nadia Deering (techradar.com)

Samsung Galaxy Mini review

To infinity and beyond? You're in for a bumpy ride

Cheap and cheerful ; Easy to use ; Integrates social networking ; Speedy connectivity ; Simplistic UI

Very low quality screen ; Keypad too small ; Touchscreen not responsive ; Slow processor ; Below average camera quality

Samsung is the only manufacturer that can get away with launching variants of one particular device in a series and pricing them to suit different budgets, as it did five years ago with the D500 and its variants the G600 and D900. Now the Koreans are...

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Thomas Newton (recombu.com)

Samsung Galaxy Mini Review: In Depth

The Galaxy Mini is part of Samsung's Galaxy Family series of mid-range Android phones. It's a mid-range touchscreen phone that's been released in tandem with the Samsung Galaxy Ace and is available…

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

The Mini Galaxy : Samsung Galaxy Mini

Put the words “Samsung” and “Galaxy” together in the same sentence and you could start thinking that the subject matter was going to be a tablet device. However by inserting the word “Mini” into the sentence, the device under consideration would...

As mentioned earlier you can access the Internet via Wi-Fi which is fairly easy to set up. By the simple process of entering my basic email account details, I was able to download and send email messages. Using the on-screen keyboard was not as...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Jeff Baker (3g.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy Mini Review

A small, neat budget handset that can handle a number of tasks but is let down by its low-res display

Low price, small and nice design

Low-res display; slow chip

The Samsung Galaxy Mini is a small device with a big list of features. It does a good job and offers a fun user experience. It's just a shame that the low-res screen is such a disappointment. The slow chip is really not a problem, and the handset looks...

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Samsung - Galaxy Mini

Samsung seems to churn out smartphones at a rate of knots. Part of its strategy involves keeping those at the top end of the market on their toes, and the recent Samsung Galaxy S II has ...

The Samsung Galaxy Mini is a neat, small smartphone at an attractive price. But check the specifications carefully to make sure the compromises will suit you before buying, though. BEST POINT: Small and pocket-friendly; low cost. WORST POINT: Low...

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Sandra Vogel (knowyourmobile.com)

Samsung Galaxy Mini review

We review the Samsung Galaxy Mini, a tiny smartphone joining the Android-based Samsung fleet

Attractive price, very accessible side mounted microSD card slot, up to seven home screens

Low resolution screen, average to poor camera, slow processor

Small and neat, but let down by a low resolution screen and absence of Flash support

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Carly Page (somobile.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy mini

It seems Samsung is following in Sony Ericsson's footsteps, offering a miniature version of its popular Galaxy handsets. It claims the Galaxy mini is "as fun as it is functional and affordable" and "an ideal first smartphone for trendy and sociable...

Asides from its low-res screen and measly camera, it's hard to criticize the super-cheap Samsung Galaxy mini. It's a great looking handset, and if green is your colour, it's right up your street. We have to agree with Samsung on this one, as the mini...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by (mobilecomputermag.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy Mini

We need to get this out of the way first - if you're looking for a top of the range Android smartphone, you're on the wrong page. Also, if you're looking for a handset that's small - like the Sony Ericsson 'Mini' range - then you're also out of luck....

Light; fully functioned; great value

Slippery; not the most stylish; low quality screen

So what are our final thoughts on the Samsung galaxy Mini? I have to say I'm a little surprised. While it's cheap looking, slippery in the hand, sports a pretty poor screen and has non-existent memory, I found myself warming to it. In short, I have no...

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