Samsung S5570 Galaxy Mini Touchscreen 3G mobile phone reviews

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8.1 out of 10 based on 1560 reviews.

Samsung S5570 Galaxy Mini: Smartphone with 3MP camera, Touchscreen and 240 x 320 display. See full product description

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Jospeh, London Business or web user

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Very easy to use; has all the features i need and runs on the Android OS - which runs all the apps i need. The package offered by Tesco mobile (contract, minutes, txt, webmail) is superb value for money!
Bad points:: Doesn't come with accessories - but that is not a major issue

Ease of use	8.0
Features	9.0
Battery life	7.0
Design	8.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 28 Oct 2011

michael, Business or web user

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Good screen and battery life
Good entry phone for new smartphone users
Bad points:: None

Ease of use	8.0
Features	10.0
Battery life	10.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

Was this review helpful? 3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 18 Dec 2012

Lemora, London Basic text and chat user

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: got it in a good time, easy to use as a simple phone.
Bad points:: not enough memory, but that is ok cause it was a phone in between upgrades

Ease of use	10.0
Features	10.0
Battery life	8.0
Design	8.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 17 Jan 2013

Janice, Leiston Basic text and chat user

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: its simple to use
Bad points:: don't drop it as screen will crack easy as mkine ha sjust done that so new screen on order

Ease of use	10.0
Features	10.0
Battery life	10.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

Was this review helpful? 2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 17 Jan 2013

elsie, stranraer Basic text and chat user

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Reviewer left no comment
Bad points:: unable to send pictures not sure why

Ease of use	5.0
Features	6.0
Battery life	5.0
Design	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 06 Jan 2013

mungo, Basic text and chat user

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: small and fits in pockets and lightweight.
Bad points:: wife found it dificult at first then got grips with touch screen.

Ease of use	7.0
Features	7.0
Battery life	7.0
Design	7.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 04 Jan 2013

Krzysztof, Selsey

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: 9
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	8.0
Features	8.0
Battery life	5.0
Design	9.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 04 Dec 2012

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Product Features

Operating system	Android
Software on which the device runs
Type of phone	Smartphone
Smartphones are phones with mobile computing systems and the ability to perform complex processes such as image and video capture and app downloads.
Shape of phone	bar
Mobile phones come in a variety of shapes: the most common is the bar (or ‘candy bar’) a rectangular block shape. Other common forms are the ‘slider’, which elongates when one section is slid out from the other and ‘flip’, where the two sections of the phone are hinged.
3G	Yes
3G allows mobile phones and mobile dongles to achieve broadband speeds similar to that of home broadband. This allows users to browse the internet, email and download files and video whilst on the move.
Touchscreen or keypad	Touchscreen
Touchscreen phones do not have physical buttons, instead you can dial numbers and type texts using equivalent numeric and QWERTY keypads on the screen. Numeric and QWERTY keypad phones have buttons to allow you to dial number and write texts.
Connections	Bluetooth

Connections	WiFi

Connections	USB

Extra functions	Satellite navigation

Extra functions	Camera

Extra functions	Instant messaging

Extra functions	Email

Horizontal resolution (Pixels)	240

Vertical resolution (Pixels)	320

Camera resolution (MegaPixels)	3
The amount of data that can be captured when taking a photograph or video. A larger number represents a higher quality image, though this is also affected by other factors such as the lens size and quality.
Talk time (Hours)	9.6
Talk time dictates how long your phone’s battery will last if you were to talk continuously on it from a full charge.
Stand-by time (Days)	23.79

Depth in cm	1.21

Height in cm	11
The distance from the very top of the product to the very bottom.
Width in cm	6.1

Memory card slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Autofocus	No
Weight (g)	109
The weight of the product in grams.
EDGE	Yes
A precursor to 3G, this technolgy allows improved data transfer rates allowing features such as video streaming. Read more about EDGE on Wikipedia
FM tuner	Yes
An FM Tuner allows you to listen to FM radio stations on the move. You can see a list of FM radio stations at Ofcom.
MP3 playback capable	Yes

HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access)	Yes
Java	Yes
A software platform allowing 3rd party applications such as games to be loaded. Read more about Java on Wikipedia
Release date	2011-01-27
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: Samsung Galaxy Mini, Samsung GT S5570 Galaxy Mini, S5570 Galaxy Mini

Mobile Phone Buyers Guide

Manufacturer's Description

The Galaxy Mini embodies great productivity and performance in a compact design. With a flashy colour stripe along the side, the Galaxy Mini is not only stylish but keeps you connected to everything that is important to you. It also conveniently has Google services built-in to the mobile, so you can enjoy all the familiar services that you are used to. Add to this the access to Android Market for loads of app fun, SWYPE texting, and the brilliant 3.14” screen, and you are ready to really embrace smartphone life. Never has a compact phone been so powerful and enjoyable.

Welcome Party for Smartphone Rookies

The GALAXY mini embodies great productivity and performance in a compact design that is full of personality. Emboldened with a flashy colour stripe along the side, this mobile keeps you connected to all that matters in your life. Enjoy the convenience and familiarity of Google services built-in to the mobile. Find your way with GPS navigation and location based services. Foster friendships via mobile social networking. The GALAXY mini is the perfect foray into the amazing world of Samsung smartphones. Find out what everyone’s raving about.

Show Off Your Identity

The GALAXY mini is perfectly-sized for easy mobility and ergonomic comfort. The bright colour strip on the side makes a flashy statement and lets you know you’re in for a good time. Bold and striking, the mobile commands attention and lets everyone know exactly what kind of person you are! Show off your mobile; show off your style!

Do More on Your Mobile

The GALAXY mini might be compact, but it is capable of doing a lot! Packed with Google Mobile Services that let you do more on your mobile, the mobile comes with easy access to Gmail, GTalk, Google Maps and more! Enjoy the services you depend on – directly on your mobile. And with access to over 100000 apps on the Android Market, there’s no limit to what your mobile can do!

Stay Connected from Anywhere

Keeping in touch has never been easier, especially when the Social Hub is in the palm of your hand. A gateway to social networking sites, instant messengers and more, the GALAXY mini brings the universe to you. Surf the web with Wi-Fi, and use the fluidity of SWYPE to compose text with ease. Worried about depleting the battery? No need to – the more powerful battery lasts longer letting you do everything you want and still have energy for more!

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