Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2

The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 was announced in 2013, November. Released 2014, January With 5.25 inches, 76.0 cm2 (~68.7% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) and running Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec. video, while the Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SM-G7100
  • Note: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 - G7102
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - SM-G7105
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/21/5.76 Mbps (region dependent)/ LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps (SM-G7105)

Launch

  • Announced: 2013, November. Released 2014, January
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (5.78 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
  • Weight: 163 g (5.75 oz)
  • Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
  • SIM: Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: TFT
  • Size: 5.25 inches, 76.0 cm2 (~68.7% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
  • GPU: Adreno 305

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 8GB 1.5GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

  • Single: 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

  • Single: 1.9 MP
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • NFC: No
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
  • Stand-by: Up to 370 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 17 h (3G)

Misc

  • Colors: Black, White, Pink
  • Models: SM-G7105, SM-G7100, SM-G7102, SM-G7108V, SM-G710K, SM-G7108_TD Rele, SM-G710L, SM-G710S, SM-G7108
  • SAR: 0.58 W/kg (head)     1.03 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.44 W/kg (head)     0.44 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 180 EUR