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Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
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Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Mobile Phone
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Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3
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2 editorial reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Grand was the big-screened Samsung phone for the masses last season - and one that conveniently offered an extra SIM slot. It didn't go...Read more
Read the in depth Review of Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.Read more
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Size isn't everythingRead more
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Review | this article looks at critical aspects of the Galaxy Mega 5.3 usage model to help you decide if it is your best...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 has just entered the scene: a cheap, but Note-like device, in terms of screen size. How does it hold up against the competition?Read more
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7 editorial reviews
It's got a huge screen and it's just plain big, but is the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 the right phone for you? Find out in our review.Read more
Screen size. Just like last year was the year of the multi-core processor, 2013 is surely the year of the big screen. There was a time when 5 inches of...Read more
Get the pros and cons, key specs, and reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 from users, Engadget editors, and other tech reviewers.Read more
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User rating
45
4.1 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
43
4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
40
4.1 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Hardware

Operating systemAndroid 4.3Android 4.2Android 4.4
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz1.4 GHz1.7 GHz
CPU coresQuad-coreDual-coreDual-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226Broadcom BCM28155Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 305Broadcom VideoCore IVQualcomm Adreno 305
RAM memory1.5GB1.5GB1.5GB

Display

Screen size5.25 in5.8 in6.3 in
Touchscreenyes
N/A
yes
Number of colors16.7M16.7M16.7M
Panel typeLCDLCDLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px960 x 540 px1280 x 720 px
Pixel density280.0 ppi190.0 ppi233.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
N/A
no
Scratch resistant displayyes
N/A
yes
HDRno
N/A
no
Multi touchyesyesyes
Technology
N/A
N/A
  • IPS TFT
  • Super LCD

Rear camera

Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
N/A
yes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
N/A
30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
N/A
30.0 fps
Autofocusyesyesyes
Digital zoomyesyesyes
Face detectionyesyesyes
Geo-taggingyesyesyes
LED Flashyesyesyes
Night Modeyes
N/A
N/A
Optical image stabilizationyes
N/A
N/A
Panoramayes
N/A
yes
Smile detectionyesyesyes
Touch focusyesyesyes
Burst Mode
N/A
N/A
yes
Digital Image Stabilization
N/A
N/A
yes
HDR Capture
N/A
N/A
yes

Front camera

Primary resolution1.9 Mpx1.9 Mpx1.9 Mpx

Storage

Internal storage8 GB
N/A
  • 16 GB
  • 8 GB
Memory card readeryesyesyes
Maximum card storage64GB64GB64GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
microSD
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Pink
  • White
  • Blue
  • Grey
White
  • White
  • Black
MaterialPlastic
N/A
Plastic
Water resistantno
N/A
no
Shock resistantno
N/A
no

Dimensions

Height5.78 in6.4 in6.6 in
Width2.96 in3.24 in3.47 in
Depth0.35 in0.35 in0.31 in
Weight5.75 oz6.42 oz7.02 oz

Sensors

Accelerometeryesyesyes
Proximityyesyesyes
Ambient light sensoryesyesyes
Digital compass
N/A
yesyes
Gyroscope
N/A
yesyes

Connectivity

Dual sim supportyesyesno
Sim card sizeMini-SIMMicro-SIMMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyesyesyes
Bluetoothyesyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.04.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
N/A
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • GAP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • OPP
  • SPP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
N/A
  • SBC
  • aptX
NFCyes
N/A
yes
Charging connectionUSB
N/A
USB
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB version2.0
N/A
2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)no
N/A
yes
Video outputNo
N/A
MHL
Type of USB connector
N/A
Micro-USBMicro-USB

Cellular

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyesyes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
N/A
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+HSDPAHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASSGPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
2G GSMyesyesyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
N/A
yes
4G LTEyes
N/A
yes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
N/A
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyesyesyes
UMTS frequences
N/A
N/A
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
Streaming standards
N/A
N/A
Miracast

Battery

Replaceable batteryyes
N/A
yes
Battery typeLithium ionLithium ionLithium ion
Battery capacity2600.0 mAh2600.0 mAh3200.0 mAh
Standby time370.0 h440.0 h420.0 h
Talk time17.0 h12.0 h17.0 h
Fast chargingno
N/A
no
Wireless charging no
N/A
no

Often compared with Samsung Galaxy Grand 2

Often compared with Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8

Often compared with Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3