Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
#5417
Sharp Aquos Crystal
#5412Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Sharp Aquos Crystal
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.854.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 features a larger 5.25-inch TFT display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Sharp Aquos Crystal, but both offer the same 720 x 1280 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, along with 1.5GB of RAM, ensuring similar processing capabilities.
- The camera specifications are also identical, with both having an 8 MP rear camera and 1080p video recording, although the Aquos Crystal has a slightly higher 1.2 MP front camera compared to the 1.9 MP on the Grand 2.
- Battery capacity differs, with the Grand 2 at 2600 mAh and the Aquos Crystal at 2040 mAh, potentially offering longer usage on the Grand 2.
- The Grand 2 runs on Android 4.3, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Aquos Crystal comes with Android 4.4.2 out of the box, providing a slightly more updated software experience.
- Both phones have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Grand 2 is heavier at 163g compared to the 141g of the Aquos Crystal.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Sharp Aquos Crystal
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Versions: Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7105 (3G/LTE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7102 with dual-SIM card slots
For Sprint, Boost Mobile, Virgin MobileAlso known as Sharp Aquos Crystal 306SH
Display
Size
5.25"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.9 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.9 MP
1.2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2040 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2040 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (5.78 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
131 x 67 x 10 mm (5.16 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight
163 g
141 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/21/5.76 Mbps (region dependent)/ LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps (SM-G7105)
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes