Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
#5515
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus
#5513Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.754.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime features a TFT display while the Grand Prime Plus uses a PLS LCD, both with a 5.0-inch size and identical resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Grand Prime is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, whereas the Grand Prime Plus utilizes a Mediatek MT6737T, with the latter offering a slightly faster CPU.
- Both models have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand Prime captures video at 1080p, while the Grand Prime Plus is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is the same at 2600 mAh, and neither device supports wireless charging.
- Build quality is similar, with both having a glass front and plastic back, though the Grand Prime Plus is slightly heavier and thicker.
- The Grand Prime runs on Android 4.4.4, upgradable to Lollipop, while the Grand Prime Plus comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014, September 30
2016
Description
Versions: G530F, G530FZ, G530Y, G530H, G530FZ/DSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos with dual-SIM card slotsAvailable as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition with Spreadtrum SC7730 chipset and Android 5.0
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (2016), Samsung SM-G532F, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition)
Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (Value Edition)
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306Mali-400 (Value Edition)
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
144.8 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight
156 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gray, Gold
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1.1 (Lollipop)Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - G531F
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1.1 (Lollipop)Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - G531F
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes