Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini Coming to the U.S. Next Month

Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini Coming to the U.S. Next Month

Smartphone offers sleek and compact design with the exceptional Galaxy experience

Dallas, TX October 23, 2013 Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced today that the Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini, a compact smartphone featuring some of the most popular Galaxy S 4 experiences, will be available in the U.S. beginning in November. The Galaxy S 4 mini is just 4.9in x 2.4in and is packed with Samsung flagship experiences like WatchOn, S Beam and advanced camera features.

Samsung continues to provide a wide range of products to fit consumers needs, said Gregory Lee, president of Samsung Mobile. The Galaxy S 4 mini continues that commitment by bringing the paramount features of our flagship Galaxy S 4 smartphone to a smaller, more compact form factor.

Outstanding Galaxy Features:

The Galaxy S 4 mini has some of the best software features from the Galaxy S 4 in a compact form factor to enrich the user experience.

-Intuitive Camera Interface: The Galaxy S 4 minis 8-megapixel camera has zero shutter lag allowing users to document special moments without delay. The Galaxy S 4 mini is equipped with the familiar and easy-to-navigate user interface found on the Galaxy S 4 and supports numerous shooting modes such as Beauty Face, Best Photo, Sound & Shot, Panorama and more to enhance photos taken by even the most novice photographer.

-WatchON: Control your television using the Galaxy S 4 mini as a remote control. Discover a rich TV viewing experience with a Smart Remote that is functional with any IR capable TV or Set Top Box. Users can share content from the Galaxy S 4 mini to a TV effortlessly, as well as look for something to watch in a new way that lets you browse by genre, search by title or receive recommendations based on your interests.

-Easy Mode: Helps smooth the transition for first-time smartphone owners by simplifying the home screen layout, camera, calendar, messaging and the internet browser to make the phone easy to navigate. Once a user is more comfortable with their Galaxy S 4 mini, they can easily switch back to the standard home screen interface.

-Simple Sharing: Quickly and easily transfer large files, such as videos and documents, to other Galaxy phones with S Beam. Touch the back of the Galaxy S 4 mini to any S Beam enabled phone and share without needing a Wi-Fi connection or cell signal. Users are able to simultaneously enjoy music, photos, documents and games with friends through the Group Play function.

The Galaxy S 4 mini is designed with a beautiful 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED (960 X 540) display with 256DPI. The Galaxy S 4 mini will run on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) and includes a 1.7 GHz dual-core processor and 1.5GB of internal RAM. It is powered by a removable 1,900 mAh battery and features an expandable memory of up to 64GB to complement the 16GB of standard onboard storage.

The Galaxy S 4 mini will receive a software update soon after launch and will be compatible with Galaxy Gear, Samsungs first wearable smartphone experience. Galaxy Gear extends the Galaxy S 4 mini experience to your wrist and enhances everyday moments with real time updates for quick and convenient access.

The Galaxy S 4 mini comes in Black Mist and White Frost color options, and will be available beginning next month. Wireless carriers will announce their specific availability, colors and timing. AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and U.S. Cellular will carry the Galaxy S 4 mini.

Accessorize the Galaxy S 4 mini with the S-View Flip Cover, a specially designed flip cover that has a clear window to view a text message or missed call notification, answer or reject a call, and view the battery status. Sold separately, the S-View Flip Cover comes in black and white color options to add style- while protecting the device and providing privacy. Flip Covers are also available without the S-View window in an array of colors including black, white, light blue, and pink.

For more information on Galaxy S 4 mini and accessories, please visit www.samsungmobileuspress.com.

Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini Product Specifications:

Display	4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED (960 x 540) display, 256 dpi
AP	1.7 GHz Dual-Core Processor
OS	Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Camera	Rear: 8 Megapixel Auto Focus camera with LED Flash & Zero Shutter Lag Front: 1.9 Megapixel camera
Video	Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark
Audio	Codec: MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis(OGG), FLAC, apt-X
Camera Features	Sound & Shot, Night, Best Photo, Best Face, Beauty Face, Rich Tone (High Dynamic Range), Panorama, Sports, Continuous Shot
Additional Features	Group Play: Share Music, Share Picture, Share Document, Play Games
	Story Album, S Translator
	Samsung Hub, Samsung WatchON
	S Travel (Trip Advisor) S Voice
	Samsung Adapt Display, Samsung Adapt Sound
Google Mobile Services	Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Messenger, Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Local, Google Navigation, Voice Search, Chrome Availability of Google Play Books, Play Movies, Play Music, Play Magazine varies by region.
Connectivity	WiFi 5.0GHz a/b/g/n GPS + GLONASS NFC Bluetooth v4.0 (LE) IR LED (Remote Control) USB 2.0 HS
Sensor	Accelerometer, Light, Proximity, Gyro, Magnetic
Memory	16GB NAND + microSD slot (up to 64GB) 1.5GB RAM
Dimension	124.5 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm, 107g
Battery	1,900mAh

Portion of memory occupied by existing content.

Samsung, Galaxy, Galaxy Camera, Galaxy S, Samsung Hub, Group Play, Super AMOLED, S Beam, Story Album, S Translator, and WatchOn are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. Other company names, product names and marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners and may be trademarks or registered trademarks.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, (Samsung Mobile) a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets, wireless infrastructure and other telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 270,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of US$187.8 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.