Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
#5417
Sony Xperia ZR
#5393Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Sony Xperia ZR
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.854.9
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13.1 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
13.1 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
1.9 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.9 MP
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black, White, Pink, Mint
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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)
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes