T3 | David Phelan

The Samsung Galaxy S5 mini succeeds because it's a more widely usable size than the bigger S5, and because it cuts few corners in the shrinking process. To include a fingerprint sensor, infra-red blaster and heart rate monitor on a phone that you can splash without ruining are significant achievements. And the size and software mean that it's very pleasing to use.

Android Authority | Kevin Nether

The Galaxy S5 Mini gives you LTE connectivity, decent performance, a great camera experience, and hardware features that include a heart rate monitor and a fingerprint scanner... If you're in the market for a solid mid-ranger with all the hardware features of Samsung's flagship devices, the Galaxy S5 Mini is the one for you.

AndroidPit | Kris Carlon

The Galaxy S5 Mini manages to achieve something its predecessors could not: it stands up as being worthy of the flagship name. However, some of the same flaws as those found in the full-sized Galaxy S5 are also present in the S5 Mini.

Recombu | Dean Quinn

All in all, the Galaxy S5 Mini is a decent phone and has a good go at reproducing the user experience offered by its bigger and more prestigious sibling. If you can look beyond the plastic build and bang average camera though the Galaxy S5 Mini will see you right.

S21

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is a smaller version of the top-selling Galaxy S5. Slim and lightweight, it's an excellent Android phone, but over-priced.

Digital Versus | Sofian Nouira

The Samsung S Mini improves year upon year. The Galaxy S5 Mini has improved on its predecessor's performance in almost every respect. While it also costs less than its predecessor, it's still a fair bit more than its "low-cost" competitors.

Stuff | Andrew Williams

This isn't just a small Galaxy S5, it's a cut-down one, but it still offers a fairly top-notch phone experience.

TechRadar | John McCann

Samsung may have created this sector of the mobile market with the Galaxy S3 Mini, but it no longer rules the roost and unless you're wedded to the firm's ecosystem there are better options available at this price point.

Trusted Reviews | Michael Sawh

If you're determined to go with Samsung and don't want a larger 5-inch phone this is a very good choice, but it's not the best.

Mobile Choice

Unless you absolutely cannot live with the larger size of the S5, there is no reason to buy the Mini. Spend slightly more money and get a much, much better phone.

PC Advisor | Marie Brewis

Like the Samsung Galaxy S5, the S5 mini is a very decent Android phone. Our key concerns lie in its pricing and performance...

Pocket-lint | Luke Edwards

The Samsung Galaxy S5 mini is a respectable handset that offers ample speed, a bright and colorful screen and good battery life. What lets it down is the build quality, which is chunky and plastic.

Expert Reviews | Katharine Byrne

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini does several things right, but we feel its sluggish performance is ultimately too slow to justify its current price. Now that you can find the original Galaxy S5 for less or the same price on contract as the S5 Mini, there's simply no competition as to which handset you should buy.

Know Your Mobile | Richard Goodman

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is a good phone despite all the bits that aren't quite as good as its bigger cousin. Screen, camera and processor power are all significantly diminished here.They don't dramatically reduce the overall experience for the more casual user, but the more hardcore amongst you have a right to stick your nose up, at least a bit.

CNET UK | Andrew Hoyle

If you want the Samsung name on a phone that's easy to use in one hand, you are well catered for with the S5 Mini. Just don't expect the same all-round performance as the full-size model.