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Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200#5557

Released: 2013

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200

Overall Score

27.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5557)27.3
Performance(#5567)49.1
Camera(#5191)35.2
Display(#6892)41.3
Battery(#4319)25.7
Build(#3672)15.5
Connectivity(#2964)58.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200

Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 features a large 6.3-inch SC-LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 233 ppi.
  • Its design is characterized by dimensions of 167.6 x 88 x 8 mm and a weight of 199 grams, making it relatively lightweight for its size.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU and 1.5GB of RAM, which handles basic tasks adequately.
  • The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 1.9 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
  • The 3200 mAh battery offers reasonable longevity, although it lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 4.2.2 with an upgrade option to 4.4.2, the device utilizes the TouchWiz UI for user interaction.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
  • The phone is available in several colors, including White, Black, and Plum Purple.
  • Notably, it lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but includes a headphone jack.
  • Overall, the Galaxy Mega 6.3 is a large-screen device that balances basic performance and functionality.

Specifications

General

Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionAlso known as Samsung SGH-i527 for AT&T

Display

Size6.3"
TypeSC-LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUDual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPUAdreno 305
Memory8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera1.9 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity3200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions167.6 x 88 x 8 mm (6.60 x 3.46 x 0.31 in)
Weight199 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsWhite, Black, Plum Purple
Foldable
SAR1.09 W/kg (head)     1.09 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps (I9200), LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps (I9205)
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass