Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
#5465
Sharp Aquos Crystal
#6566Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Sharp Aquos Crystal
Performance
43.743.8
Camera
35.219.1
Display
19.119.1
Battery
22.419.7
Build
84.067.9
Connectivity
47.937.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.723.2
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
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, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
1.9 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass