Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500
The Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.27" · 109.4 x 58.6 x 11.6 mm (4.31 x 2.31 x 0.46 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 105.3g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 176 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, February. Released 2012, March
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
176 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
105.3g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
109.4 x 58.6 x 11.6 mm (4.31 x 2.31 x 0.46 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500 ships with Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread).
The Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500 has 3.0, A2DP.
