Overall Score
54.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#5417)54.8
Performance(#10792)54.3
Camera(#6160)42.1
Display(#6479)67.5
Battery(#11039)43.5
Build(#753)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 features a plastic build with a glass front, weighing 163g and measuring 146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm.
- Its 5.25-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 280 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, supported by 1.5GB of RAM.
- The rear camera is 8 MP with f/2.4 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is 1.9 MP.
- The battery capacity is 2600 mAh, with no fast or wireless charging options available.
- It operates on Android 4.3, upgradable to 4.4.2, and lacks stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device is available in black, white, and pink colors.
- Overall, the Galaxy Grand 2 delivers basic functionality with moderate performance and camera capabilities.
- Special features are limited, reflecting its design and specifications from 2014.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2013
DescriptionVersions: Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7105 (3G/LTE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7102 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size5.25"
TypeTFT
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
Front Camera1.9 MP
Front Camera Details1.9 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (5.78 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight163 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/21/5.76 Mbps (region dependent)/ LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps (SM-G7105)
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS VersionAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes