A few splashes of rain or even a downpour certainly won't cause you any problems. Although we did feel some trepidation about dunking the S5 mini into water, as the handset is apparently submergible for up to half an hour. So no faffing around trying to remove a flap before plugging a cable in to charge - which is great. Unlike the Galaxy S5 the mini's charger port does not have a cover despite being waterproof.
#S5 smart scroll missing tv#
The Smart Remote app comes pre-installed, enabling you to control devices from the off, although if you already have a TV remote that you're used to you may not find much use for it. The top of the S5 mini features an IR blaster, allowing you to use the phone as a remote control for your TV.
It's certainly not of benefit for real-time tracking. This sensor uses light to read the pulse of a well-placed finger and is both fast and accurate and but, since you can only use it when standing still for a single read, it's not that helpful. On the rear of the handset is the camera, along a flash unit that also houses a heart-rate monitor in the same space. We must admit we stopped using it to unlock our review device, though, as it doesn't work every time which gets annoying. This can also be used with PayPal to validate payments as well as providing a simple lock layer into accessing the phone. The fingerprint sensor on the front home key makes an appearance and works just the same as it does on the flagship S5 model, with a swipe (or several). It's mini, but with the build quality and changing marketplace it's not as mighty this time around.
#S5 smart scroll missing portable#
The S5 mini is a more affordable way to get Samsung's latest features and, of course, offers those in a more portable package than the larger-screen direction most of the flagships are headed. Sure, Samsung has crammed the S5 mini with impressive features such as waterproofing, a fingerprint reader and heart-rate monitor - but how often will those actually get used? The heart-rate monitor in particular is no stand-in for the likes of Samsung's Gear Live or Gear Fit, one of which you'll likely want to get the most out of the built-in S Health feature. What lets it down is the build quality, which is chunky and plastic.Ī year ago this phone would have been a really impressive mid-range handset, but now with more competition on the market - notably the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and, for a bit more money, the larger Motorola Moto X - it struggles to appeal as much. The Samsung Galaxy S5 mini is a respectable handset that offers ample speed, a bright and colorful screen and good battery life.
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