Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
#5465
Sharp Aquos Crystal 2
#4357Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Sharp Aquos Crystal 2
Performance
43.747.8
Camera
35.219.1
Display
19.172.3
Battery
22.419.7
Build
84.067.9
Connectivity
47.944.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.734.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 features a larger 5.25-inch TFT display compared to the 5.2-inch S-PureLED display of the Sharp Aquos Crystal 2, both with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with similar CPU and GPU configurations, but the Aquos Crystal 2 has an advantage with 2GB of RAM versus the Grand 2's 1.5GB.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, though the Aquos Crystal 2 offers a slightly better 2.1 MP front camera compared to the Grand 2's 1.9 MP.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Grand 2 at 2600 mAh, while the Aquos Crystal 2 has a smaller 2030 mAh battery.
- The Grand 2 runs on Android 4.3, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Aquos Crystal 2 operates on Android 5.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Sharp Aquos Crystal 2
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Versions: Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7105 (3G/LTE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7102 with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
5.25"
5.2"
Type
TFT
S-PureLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 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
16GB 2GB 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
2.1 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
2030 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2030 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)
136 x 71 x 11 mm (5.35 x 2.80 x 0.43 in)
Weight
163 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black, White, Red, Blue
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)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/21/5.76 Mbps (region dependent)/ LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps (SM-G7105)
HSPA, 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
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 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass