Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 vs. Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 : Design, Specs, Price Comparison! Entry Level Android Battle!

Since TechPinas now has both Samsung Galaxy Mini and Samsung Galaxy Y in our hideout, I figured I'd pit them against each other in a design and specs comparison battle just to show which one offers more bang for the buck!

(This makes sense, I think. Afterall, Galaxy Mini and Galaxy Y could very well be the best-selling Samsung phones in the Philippines right now, apart from Samsung Corby 2 -- or at least that's what sales ladies in cellphone shops would usually tell me when I do my rounds in malls.)

Let's start with the design:

Samsung Galaxy Mini and Samsung Galaxy Y, respectively.

Design-wise, Samsung Galaxy Mini can be described as a 'Samsung Corby 2 doppelganger' while Samsung Galaxy Y looks like a shrunk Samsung Galaxy Ace with a metallic back panel. Now, I don't know about you but I think Galaxy Y pretty much slays Galaxy Mini in this department. Galaxy Mini looks and feels if a bit more plasticky while Galaxy Y's metallic accents and overall refined design give it a more sophisticated look and durable feel.

Now, on to the specs (No other way to do it than via TechPinas traditional specs comparison table. Here in TP, we stick to facts.):

TP Specs Comparison Table: Samsung Galaxy Mini vs. Samsung Galaxy Y
Detail/Feature	Samsung Galaxy Mini	Samsung Galaxy Y
Availability and Price in Philippines	Now out in the Philippines Price upon release - Php 10,000 Current Price in Malls - Php 6,850	Now out in the Philippines Current Price in Malls - Php 5,990
Dimensions/ Weight	110.4 x 60.8 x 12.1 mm 105 g	104 x 58 x 11.5 mm 97.5 grams
Screen/ Features	3.14 inches (~127 ppi pixel density) 240 x 320 pixels, TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors - Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate - Proximity sensor for auto turn-off - Multi-touch input method - Touch-Sensitive Controls - TouchWiz User Interface	3 inches (~133 ppi pixel density) 240 x 320 pixels, TFT, capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors - Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate - Proximity sensor for auto turn-off - Multi-touch input method - Touch-Sensitive Controls - TouchWiz User Interface
Operating System Upon Release	Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)	Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
CPU	600 MHz processor	832 MHz processor
Internal storage	160 MB, expandable via microSD, supports up to 32GB, ships with 2GB SDcard	160 MB, expandable via microSD, supports up to 32GB, ships with 2GB SDcard
Wifi	Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot	Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
3G	Yes, HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps	Yes, HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps
MicroSD	Yes, Supports up to 32GB	Yes, Supports up to 32GB
Camera	3.15 MegaPixels, 2048x1536 pixels, no flash Video capture: Yes, QVGA 15 frames per second Secondary camera: No	2 MegaPixels, 1600x1200 pixels, no flash Video capture: QVGA 15 frames per second Secondary camera: No
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Digital Compass	Yes	No
EDGE	Yes	Yes
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v2.1 with A2DP	Yes, v3.0 with A2DP
Built-in MicroUSB Port	Yes, v2.0	Yes, v2.0
Audio Jack	Yes, 3.5mm	Yes, 3.5mm
HDMI Port	No	No
Stereo FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Games and Apps	Yes, via Android Market	Yes, via Android Market
Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
Default Browser - Flash support	No (possible via SkyFire Browser)	No (possible via SkyFire Browser)
Battery Type	Li-Ion 1200 mAh	Li-Ion 1200 mAh

Specs-wise, Samsung Galaxy Mini has a slightly bigger screen and a higher resolution camera compared to Galaxy Y. Nonetheless, Samsung Galaxy Y has faster processor, a more updated operating system, and a screen with higher pixel density. Other specifications are largely the same.

Price-wise, as of writing, Samsung Galaxy Mini is more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Y by around a thousand bucks. In malls, Samsung Galaxy Y Smart Netphone Edition sells for Php 5,990 while you can get Samsung Galaxy Mini for Php 6,850.

So which phone do I prefer? Well, I actually think both phones are good enough for entry-level users. I'd imagine students will have a hard time choosing between these two. But 'pound-for-pound' (that is, all features considered), I think Samsung Galaxy Y is just a tad better.