Galaxy Grand 2 - Samsung Mobile Phones: Technical Specifications, Features and Reviews

Submitted By Asha Manoj on 24 March 2015

Manufacturer : Samsung
Model : Galaxy Grand 2
OS : Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Network : GSM / HSPA / LTE
Dimensions : 146.80 x 75.30 x 8.95mm
Weight : 163g
SIM Type : Optional Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Available Colors : Black, White, and Pink

The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is a smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics. The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is powered by a 2600 mAh Li-Ion, which is capable of lasting up to 17 hours. The 5.25 in (13.3 cm) TFT HD, multi-touch screen is capable of 16 million colors. Quad Core CPU allows seamless multitasking, faster webpage loading and plays videos smoothly.

The device also supports internet connectivity through 2G and 3G and 4G, apart from Wi-Fi. Navigation systems including A-GPS and GLONASS with Google Maps offers faster and more accurate location detection. New Bluetooth 4.0 transmits farther for 1/10 the power consumption.

Autofocus, Geo-tagging, Touch Focus and Face Detection are some of the advanced features supported by the phone, as well as an image stabilizer and smile detector, and basic image editor.

The Galaxy Grand 2 is available 3G single sim, 3G dual sim variants and a Korean version with LTE-A network support. Dual SIM Always On enables simultaneous 3G data and calls, helps maintain an ideal work / life balance, and offers a choice of pricing plans.

Hardware Specification

Processor : 1.2 GHz quad-core processor ARM Cortex-A7 Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
RAM Size : 1.5 GB
Internal Storage : 8 GB
Expandable Storage : micro-SD up to 64 GB

Display Specification

Display Type : TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Display Size : 13.3cms
Touchscreen : Yes
Display Resolution : HD (1280 x 720)
Display Multitouch : Yes
Main Camera : 8.0MP
Main Camera Flash : Yes
Main Camera Auto Focus : Yes
Main Camera Video Recording Resolution : 1080p Full HD video recording @ 30fps
Front Camera : 1.9MP

Battery Specification

Battery Capacity : Li-Ion 2600 mAh
Talk Time : Up to 17 hours

Connectivity

Standby Time : Up to 370 hours
Operating Frequency : 850 / 900 / 1,800 / 1,900 MHZ
Connectivity Internet : Yes
Connectivity 3G : Yes
Connectivity WiFi : Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ (2.4/5GHz)
Connectivity WiFi Direct : Yes
Connectivity Bluetooth : Yes
Connectivity USB : micro-USB 2.0
Connectivity FM : Yes

Location Technology

Location GPS : Yes
Location Glonass : Yes

Sound

Alert Types : Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker : Yes
Mobile Earjack : 3.5mm

Audio and Video

Video Playing Format : MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Audio Playing Format : MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MIDI, MID, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA

Sensors

Geomagnetic Sensor : Yes
Hall Sensor : Yes
Accelerometer Sensor : Yes
Proximity Sensor : Yes
Light Sensor : Yes

Other Features

Java Support : Yes, via Java MIDP emulator