On the May 20 London event, Samsung Galaxy S4 mini is assumed to make its very first appearance with features and hardware of its big brother S4 in a compact size. But before the event, here are some features and specifications speculated for the Galaxy S4 mini.

Hardware and Specifications

Normally, the mini version of any Galaxy device has a smaller size and cheaper price tag compared to its big brother. Here are the key specifications of Galaxy S4 mini.

Android Version

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

Display Size

4.25 inches 540 x 960 qHD Super AMOLED

Processor

Dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 1.7GHz

Graphics Chip

Adreno 305

RAM

1.5 GB

Storage

8GB internal (5GB for user) & microSD card support

Primary Camera

8MP with auto-focus, LED flash, face detection and image stabilisation

Video Camera

Full HD 1080p at 30fps recording

Secondary Camera

0.9MP for video calls

Battery

1900 mAh

Connectivity

Wi-Fi, Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB

Others

TouchWiz 5.0 Nature UX, DivX/XviD codec, multi-touch, Air view and gestures

Due to its compact size, the Galaxy S4 mini will only sport 4.25-inches of screen display and dual-core processors to support it. TouchWiz 5.0 Nature UX aids the interface, icons and other display function needed by the user.

Features and Applications

Some of the well-known features included in the Galaxy S4 will also appear in S4 mini including Air gestures and Infrared control. Here are some of the notable features S4 mini will offer:

  • Air & Motion gesture controls
  • IR port for remote control
  • Image stabilisation for the camera app
  • TouchWiz 5.0 Nature UX
  • New lock screen widgets
  • Lens flare effect on the lock screen
  • 5 easy access shortcuts
  • Proximity sensor: Detect your reaching it and lights up
  • Multi-window
  • Smart screen
  • Air View
  • TouchWiz Music Player
  • SoundAlive equalizer
  • Adapt Sound: Audio calibrating tool

Camera Features

The 8MP rear-facing camera offer several features the user can use to modify resulting image after capture. It includes HDR mode, Panorama, Night, Sports, Drama mode and colour effects.

Exclusive Samsung Apps

1. Group Play which allows sharing various multimedia across multiple devices within the same room having the same app.

2. S Voice features car mode with simplified interface and bigger text. You can use it to call, dictate text, play music or launch an app.

3. S Translator to help travellers translate between two language via text or speech. The app supports a wide array of languages such as English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish and Italian.

4. S Health app as your fitness partner, tracking your age, weight, gender, activity level and calorie consumption. You can use to monitor progress in walking distance, exercise and workout.

Price and Release Date

The earliest possible release date of the Galaxy S4 mini is at the London event on June 20 but Phone4U in the United Kingdom gave a hint that the device will appear in July. In terms of cost, the Galaxy S4 may compared itself with the Galaxy S3 or Lumia 820 but if you are going to base it on Galaxy S3 mini, assume that S4 mini would cost least at £320 per SIM-free unit or AU$500.