Samsung unveils Galaxy Grand 2, with 5.25" HD display, faux leather back and larger battery
What was Grand last year, is this year's flagship size, so Samsung just unveiled a Galaxy Grand successor, aptly named Galaxy Grand 2, which sports a higher resolution display, a quad-core processor, larger 2600 mAh battery, plus an additional half a gig of RAM, for a total of 1.5 GB.
We get a slightly increased screen diagonal - 5.25" vs 5" for the original Grand - and the svelter, 8.9mm profile of the Grand 2, compared to the 9.6 mm of the Galaxy Grand. The second edition is taller but slightly narrower than the original, which on theory should help one-handed navigation, but we'll know more when we get a review unit. The Grand 2 sports a faux leather back cover, similar to what Samsung did with the Note 3, indicating that this soft touch material is here to stay on Sammy's phones.
Other than those you get an 8 MP camera again with an LED flash, 8 GB of internal memory plus a microSD slot for expansion, HSPA+ and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. The device is, naturally, a dual SIM phone, targeting it at emerging markets, and runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean out of the box.
The all-important pricing and availability for the Galaxy Grand 2 aren't announced at this point, but Samsung shouldn't be far behind with those. The only details we know so far are that the "Galaxy Grand 2 will be offered in White, and Black and Pink in selective regions."
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Brings Ultimate Viewing Experience in a Portable Size
November 25, 2013
New compact smartphone combines convenient size with optimal large-screen experience
Seoul, Korea - [November 25, 2013] - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced the Galaxy Grand 2, a device that offers an optimal large-screen experience on a portable, compact smartphone. This evolution of the Galaxy Grand series brings meaningful upgrades to its predecessor including an improved HD viewing experience, enhanced performance, and many other intuitive features.
The Galaxy Grand 2 brings users an incredible smartphone viewing experience with a 5.25” screen with 16:9 HD ratio, perfect for watching movies, playing games and e-reading. Multi Window takes multitasking to the next level by maximizing the benefits of the device’s large screen, enabling users to run one application in two windows at the same time.
Galaxy Grand 2 delivers enhanced performance with a more powerful Quad Core 1.2GHz processor and long-lasting 2,600mAh battery to bring users up to 10 hours of playback and 17 hours of calls. The dual-SIM capabilities help users maintain better work-life balance or switch seamlessly between networks.
To provide a more intuitive user experience, the Galaxy Grand 2 comes equipped with several smart features that continue to set the Galaxy series apart from other smartphone devices on the market, including enhanced camera features like Best Face, Best Photo and Continuous Shot, as well as:
• Story Album: Organize pictures by timeline, and create and print albums all from your device
• S Translator: A translation service that provides instantaneous translations at any time
• S Travel: Provides guides and travel information for your next trip
• Sound & Shot: Record up to nine seconds of audio with your photos
• Samsung Hub: Unique content service that provides access to music, videos, games and more
• Group Play: To listen to music , share documents or play games together
• Samsung Link: Connects your devices so you can access photos, music, videos and documents
from multiple locations
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 will be offered in White, and Black and Pink is available in selective regions
Network | HSPA＋ |
|---|---|
Processor | Quad Core 1.2GHz |
Display | 5.25” HD (1280x720) TFT |
Memory | 1.5GB (RAM) ＋ 8GB (Internal Memory) ＋ microSD (up to 64GB) ＊User memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files. User memory may differ by region, carrier, and supporting language, and may change after software upgrade. |
Camera | 8MP AF ＋ LED Flash / 1.9MP (HD) |
OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) |
Connectivity | WiFi a/b/g/n, BT4.0, GPS ＋ Glonass, USB 2.0 |
Sensor | Proximity, Accelerometer, Compass, Light, Hall Sensor |
Additional Features | ChatON, Samsung Hub, S Health, Group Play, S Travel, S Translator, Samsung Link, Story Album |
Dimension | 146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm, 163g |
Battery | 2,600mAh |
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