Rumours claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S4 will be released in June or July 2013.

Photos of the alleged Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini emerged online last week that stirred the upcoming release of the device.

It has only been two weeks since the release of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and its price is pretty steep. However, rumours about the miniature version of the device are already swirling, which is a cheaper alternative to the handset.

The leaked photos were posted by SamMobile, which it obtained from its Twitter follower with the name of Ermek Kubanychbekov. As per the images, the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini will carry the same design as the bigger version, but with a smaller form factor.

GSMArena reports that four variants of the supposed Galaxy S4 Mini, including the model number GT I-9190 that we saw emerge last week, have shown up on Samsung's website ahead of launch. The listings, which also include the GT I-9192, GT I-9195 and the GT I-9198, seem to point to four different Galaxy S4 models.

Some of the speculated features of the have a a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED qHD display with 256ppi, 1.6GHz dual-core processor, and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean along with Samsung's new TouchWiz interface, Nature UX 2.0.

However, Samsung spokesman once said that the company does not comment on the rumours on its devices.

Below are some of the reasons why you should consider waiting and buying the Samsung Galaxy S4.

  1. Dual-SIM Feature - The Samsung Galaxy S4 is rumoured to have a dual-SIM feature targeting third world markets.
  2. Faster Processor - Expect the Samsung Galaxy S4 to be as fast as your iPhone with 1.6GHz dual-core processor.
  3. Latest Android Operating System - The miniature Galaxy S4 is speculated to run with the latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
  4. Improved Camera - The device is rumoured to sport an 8-megapixel rear shooter like the Samsung Galaxy S3.
  5. Price and Availability - Being a miniature version of the Samsung's flagship phone, the device is cheaper. Moreover, it will be available in most parts of the world targeting the Chinese market and third world markets.