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Samsung Galaxy Grand

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • Call quality was pretty good during my tests
  • beefier specs for the camera
  • screen and processor and delivers strong value

Cons

  • Samsung compromised too much or will it reach a newly created target market
  • screen will be a real letdown
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 5 in
  • 800, 480 px
  • 187 ppi
  • 2100 mAh
  • Dual-core
  • 2 Mpx

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Samsung Galaxy Grand - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Grand

Pros

  • Call quality was pretty good during my tests
  • beefier specs for the camera
  • screen and processor and delivers strong value
  • focus is fairly good
  • comfortable thanks to its rounded edges and the size is convenient as well
  • The Canvas HD has a better display than the Grand Duos
  • all ran very smoothly
  • call quality from the Galaxy Grand is quite good
  • the videos look crisp and vibrant on it
  • the images from the Grand are quite good courtesy the flash
  • audio is crisp at both ends and even the loudspeaker functioned quite well

Cons

  • Samsung compromised too much or will it reach a newly created target market
  • screen will be a real letdown
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • only single digits for download speeds
  • woefully the opposite when opened on the computer monitor
  • low screen resolution makes videos and games look pixelated
  • Colors are a little oversaturated
  • no automatic brightness gauge and no gesture support
  • a scene and navigate within the first image

Samsung Galaxy Grand - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2100 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
187 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy Grand - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.1
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
CPU modelBroadcom BCM28155
GPU modelBroadcom VideoCore IV
RAM memory1 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage8 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage64GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
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Dimensions
Height5.65 in
Width3.03 in
Depth0.38 in
Weight5.71 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEno
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution800 x 480 px
Pixel density187.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution2.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • White
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2100.0 mAh
Standby time440.0 h
Talk time10.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

Samsung Galaxy Grand - Q&A (3)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung Grand 3G or 4G?
    cara
    over 1 year ago
    Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime 4G include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v4. 00, NFC, USB OTG, FM radioWi-Fi Direct, 3G, and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung Galaxy Grand prime waterproof?
    boyce.senger
    over 1 year ago
    The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water. Is dustproof and water-resistant.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the price of Samsung Galaxy Grand?
    lesley.hodkiewicz
    over 1 year ago
    As of 21st October 2022, Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos price in India starts at Rs. 8,999.
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Samsung Galaxy Grand Samsung - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.9
Based on 6 reviews
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Samsung Galaxy Grand Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 26.02.2013
Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos Review
4.0

Samsung Galaxy Grand enters a pretty interesting marketing niche – people eventually eager for a big-screen smartphone that might not break the bank. The 5” Galaxy Grand skimps on features like HD screen resolution and internal memory to reach that goal. The phone is apparently aimed at emerging markets, judging not only from the specs, but from the availability of a dual SIM version with the Grand Duos we have in our hands...

Samsung Galaxy Grand Samsung Galaxy Grand I9082 review: GrandisSIMo
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GSMArena.com
Samsung Galaxy Grand I9082 review: GrandisSIMo

This is by no means intended as a moment of relief from the building tension, but our timing isn't without a sense of humor. Assuming that all eyes are...

Samsung Galaxy Grand Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Grand review
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TechRadar
Published: 27.02.2013
Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Grand review

Note in size, but not overly impressive

Samsung Galaxy Grand Top of the sub-$200 Android class
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CNET
Published: 04.05.2015
Top of the sub-$200 Android class

Cricket Wireless' $180 entry-level smartphone lures you in with its 8-megapixel shooter.

Samsung Galaxy Grand Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 21.04.2015
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Smartphone Review
4.1

In-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Qualcomm Adreno 306, 5.0", 0.2 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and evaluations

Samsung Galaxy Grand Samsung Galaxy Grand Review
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 07.03.2013
Samsung Galaxy Grand Review
3.5

Read the in depth Review of Samsung Galaxy Grand Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Samsung Galaxy Grand configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

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