Unannounced Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo GT-I9168 shows up in China

Chinese authorities have certified a new Samsung Android smartphone (model number GT-I9168) believed to be the rumored Galaxy Grand Neo, which was initially known as Galaxy Grand Lite.

The Grand Neo GT-I9168 has TD-SCDMA connectivity, so it should be released by China Mobile at some point. Assuming that there will also be a global version of it, this could have a different model number.

Specs-wise, the Galaxy Grand Neo is closer to the old Galaxy Grand from early 2013 than to the newer Galaxy Grand 2. It appears to feature a 5-inch WVGA (480 x 800) display, quad-core 1.2GHz processor, 5MP rear camera with LED flash, VGA front-facing camera, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal memory, and a 2,100 mAh battery. The handset runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean – unlike the Grand 2, which comes with 4.3 JB out of the box.

It’s said that Samsung will sell the Galaxy Grand Neo for around $300 / €299. But that would be a high price for what the smartphone seems to offer. Another Galaxy Neo that’s been in the rumors lately is the Note 3 Neo. Maybe Samsung will officially announce both these devices during MWC next month? We’ll let you know!

source: Teena via Blog of Mobile (translated)

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posted on 24 Jan 2014, 08:09 3

1. Duketytz (Posts: 534; Member since: 28 Nov 2013)

As the story goes, another hour another Samsung device. Tinkering with the specs and the design in Photoshop isn't impressive at all.

posted on 24 Jan 2014, 08:18 3

2. akki20892 (Posts: 3902; Member since: 04 Feb 2013)

Lol dude. Samsung just changing names that's all.

posted on 24 Jan 2014, 09:03 2

4. nokia12 (Posts: 580; Member since: 19 Nov 2013)

Samsung - "Smartphone Spambot"

posted on 24 Jan 2014, 08:18 3

3. zuckerboy (banned) (Posts: 898; Member since: 22 Dec 2011)

watch out!!! new samsung galaxy neo lite zoom active advance pocket coming -___-

posted on 24 Jan 2014, 10:45 1

5. jibraihimi (Posts: 769; Member since: 29 Nov 2011)

hahaha.....that was nice one, you should copyright this name, knowing Samsung this name is always a possibility........

posted on 24 Jan 2014, 13:49

6. PorkyBurger (Posts: 585; Member since: 18 May 2013)

Why no Galaxy S3 Neo+ isn't mentioned? It's the old-new phone from Sammy. Such S3.

posted on 24 Jan 2014, 20:46

7. ScottSchneider (Posts: 336; Member since: 06 Dec 2011)

It was already announced by the company...

http://www.gsmarena.com/dualsim_samsung_galaxy_s_iii_neo_is_official_in_china-news-7642.php