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S5 Mini comes to SA

Staff Writer
By Staff Writer, ITWeb
Johannesburg, 29 Aug 2014
The S5 mini will sell for a recommended R6 699.
The S5 mini will sell for a recommended R6 699.

Samsung says the S5 mini - the junior version of the Galaxy S5 - has officially arrived in SA, with a recommended retail price of R6 699.

The third-generation Mini is being punted as a handset that allows users to enjoy the same "premium" experience offered by its big brother, but in a more compact form. The S5 launched in April and focuses on aspects like camera, download speed, physical protection of the device, security and battery.

"The Galaxy S5 Mini allows consumers to enjoy the iconic design, essential and useful features of the Galaxy S5, through a maximised minimalism approach," boasts Craige Fleischer, director of mobile communications at Samsung SA. "We strive to develop a variety of devices in order to appeal to our consumers' taste and style."

Samsung's junior device boasts a 4.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display, a "unique perforated pattern on the back cover" to afford users a "modern and sleek look, along with a premium, soft touch grip". The S5 has come under fire for its lacklustre design.

The handset comes equipped with a quad core 1.4 GHz processor and 1.5GM RAM and offers a 8MP camera, and supports long-term evolution category four, says Samsung.

Like its larger sibling, if has features such as IP67 certification, ultra power saving mode, a heart rate monitor, fingerprint scanner and connectivity with the latest Samsung wearable devices.

Samsung adds the device is also covered by its Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) warranty, which covers one claim during the 24-month warranty period, including water or screen damage repairs.

The mini will be available in four colour options: charcoal black, shimmery white, electric blue and copper gold.

In addition, through Samsung's partnership with AlwaysOn, users get 1GB of free* Wi-Fi data, every month for 12 months, using the country-wide network of more than 1 400 local AlwaysOn hotspots.

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