Name: Galaxy Mega 5.8
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 30327
Rating: 4.2 (43 reviews)

3.0

based on all reviews

Both sets of buttons were easy enough to hit one handed
Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly
smooth

this feature feels like a gimmick
8 is too big for you to use as a phone is something very subjective
there is loss of detail especially if you blow the image up to its actual size

Primary sensor resolution: 8 Mpx
Screen size: 5.8 in
Resolution: 960, 540 px
Pixel density: 190 ppi
Battery capacity: 2600 mAh
Cpu cores: Dual-core
Primary resolution: 1.9 Mpx

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 - Pros & Cons

Both sets of buttons were easy enough to hit one handed
Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly
smooth
focused
and captured color well
Call quality was pretty good overall to land lines and cell phones
The interface is smooth and responsive
the software is fine
vibrant colors and very decent contrast
the display does a good job during movie playback
The hardware is powerful enough to keep the UI responsive and apps running smoothly
good option and a great performer
had decent amount of detail and looked very close to life with accurate colour reproduction
the overall experience of navigation through the interface was decent
good quality sound at average volume levels

this feature feels like a gimmick
8 is too big for you to use as a phone is something very subjective
there is loss of detail especially if you blow the image up to its actual size
it is a little too big to be used as a phone
no possibility to switch channels via IR
The S4 is a little bit thinner on paper
there is no infrared (IR) emitter
it does not support 5GIs Samsung Galaxy Mega 5
No
it does not support wireless charging
have a 64-bit architecture processor
It does not store any personal data
no Air Gestures in the settings
much weaker with US Cellular's roaming network
lower-resolution screen and slightly slower processor
there's no Macro mode in the list
Speed lows were still in the high single digits
Absurdly large and not very portable
the lower resolution is harder to perceive
there are no fun video options like SLow or Fast Motion
Pixelation and lack of sharpness are definitely apparent
designs are getting repetitive and boring
often looked pixelated and washed out
The default browser does not offer Adobe flash
low-light shots did not come out that well

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	5.8 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	2600 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	190 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	1.4 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Samsung - Video Reviews (9)

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 4.2
CPU clock speed	1.4 GHz
CPU cores	Dual-core
CPU model	Broadcom BCM28155
GPU model	Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM memory	1.5GB

Primary sensor resolution	8.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Autofocus	yes
Digital zoom	yes
Face detection	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
LED Flash	yes
Smile detection	yes
Touch focus	yes

Memory card reader	yes
Maximum card storage	64GB
Types of memory card supported	microSD

Height	6.4 in
Width	3.24 in
Depth	0.35 in
Weight	6.42 oz

Dual sim support	yes
Sim card size	Micro-SIM
DLNA certified	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB

Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery capacity	2600.0 mAh
Standby time	440.0 h
Talk time	12.0 h

Screen size	5.8 in
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	LCD
Resolution	960 x 540 px
Pixel density	190.0 ppi
Multi touch	yes

Primary resolution	1.9 Mpx

Colour of product	White

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes
Gyroscope	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Data transmission	HSDPA
Navigation system	GPS
2G GSM	yes
GSM frequencies	850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz
Mobile hotspot	yes

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 - Q&A (2)

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Productz
over 1 year ago
What year did the Samsung Galaxy Mega come out?
toby.ledner
over 1 year ago
The Samsung Galaxy Mega is an Android-based phablet that was manufactured and released by Samsung. It was announced on April 11, 2013. The original model featured a 6.3 in (160 mm) screen, though a revised version was released with a 5.8 in (150 mm) screen.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
How old is the Samsung Galaxy Mega?
sidney.ebert
over 1 year ago
The Samsung Galaxy Mega is an Android-based phablet that was manufactured and released by Samsung. It was announced on April 11, 2013. The original model featured a 6.3 in (160 mm) screen, though a revised version was released with a 5.8 in (150 mm) screen.
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Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (5)

1.8

Based on 5 reviews

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Samsung Galaxy Mega review

TechRadar

Published: 04.12.2013

Samsung Galaxy Mega review

3.5

Size isn't everything

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Ubergizmo

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Review

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Android Authority

Published: 05.07.2013

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 review (video)

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?

Digit.in/hi/

Published: 09.07.2013

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Review

0.0

Read the in depth Review of Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Ho-hum screen quality, but you'll save a buck

CNET

Published: 09.11.2013

Ho-hum screen quality, but you'll save a buck

Samsung's Galaxy Mega 6.3 may look like an overfed Galaxy S4, but its disappointing screen resolution and unwieldy dimensions take this Android phablet a step down.