Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
#5465
Sony Xperia ZR
#5292Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Sony Xperia ZR
Performance
43.752.0
Camera
35.236.0
Display
19.119.1
Battery
22.420.8
Build
84.082.1
Connectivity
47.955.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.728.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 features a larger 5.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia ZR has a smaller 4.55-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~323 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Grand 2 is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Xperia ZR uses a more powerful Snapdragon S4 Pro with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU.
- The camera on the Xperia ZR is superior, offering a 13.1 MP rear camera compared to the Grand 2's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is slightly lower in the Xperia ZR at 2300 mAh compared to the Grand 2's 2600 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android, with the Grand 2 on 4.3 Jelly Bean upgradable to 4.4.2 KitKat, while the Xperia ZR starts on 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and can be upgraded to 5.1.1 Lollipop.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Xperia ZR is lighter and slightly more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Sony Xperia ZR
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
Versions: Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7105 (3G/LTE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7102 with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as Sony Xperia ZR C5502, Sony Xperia ZR C5503, Sony Xperia ZR LTE, Sony Xperia ZR HSPA+
Display
Size
5.25"
4.55"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 320
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
13.1 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.9 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, 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)
131.3 x 67.3 x 10.5 mm (5.17 x 2.65 x 0.41 in)
Weight
163 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black, White, Pink, Mint
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass