Smartphone Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, reviewed in this article, debuted on the domestic market recently. In general, the novelty has retained a stylish modern design, characteristic of the entire line of the South Korean manufacturing company, and also boasts quite impressive technical characteristics.
General Description
The body of the model is made of high quality plastic. Now in Russian stores only devices are sold in white (Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 White). Black and pink versions of this phone are also expected to be available over time. On the front side, a shiny chrome edging catches the eye. As for the finish of the back panel, it imitates leather texture, making the device pleasant to hold. As in many other Samsung smartphones, the volume and power keys are located on the left and right sides, while the button for directly launching the main cameraabsent at all. At the top, the developers installed a headphone jack, and at the bottom, a MicroUSB port. On the back cover, in addition to the eye of the main camera, you can see a speakerphone and an LED flash. The name of the manufacturer is also applied here using a special paint.
Ergonomics and build quality
The model weighs 163 grams. Its dimensions in length, width and thickness, respectively, are 146x75, 3x8, 95 millimeters. The handset fits quite comfortably in the hand and does not slip out of it even during a long conversation. On the other hand, it is impossible not to note one inconvenience. The fact is that due to the use of a large display, it is rather problematic to control the device with the fingers of one hand. They are only enough to press the keys responsible for activating the main functions of the novelty.
The build quality of the model is also at a high level. The reviews left by the first buyers of the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 indicate that squeaks of materials and even a slight backlash are not typical for the phone. Removing and replacing the back panel is fairly easy. It should be noted that to install an additional memory card, as well as two SIM cards, you need to remove the battery.
Main Specifications
The device is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with four cores, each of which operates at a frequency of 1.2 GHz. The size of the built-in memory is 8 GB. AtIf such a need arises, it is possible to install an additional card (microSD up to 64 GB is supported). As for RAM, the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 has 1.5 GB. In general, the performance of the device is at a very high level. The speaker, although loud, is not suitable for playing music. The novelty supports Dual SIM Standby. At the same time, both SIM cards are suitable for GSM and 3G standards. Both of them can be used to make calls or transfer data. Priority options are implemented in the settings. Many users note excellent sound clarity and audibility of the interlocutor even when operating in crowded and noisy places. The only serious complaint about the operation of the device is due to the fact that its body heats up significantly during playback of high-definition videos.
Screen
The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 smartphone uses a 5.25-inch display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. It is based on a TFT matrix. As for the density of the displayed image, the number of dots per inch is 280. The screen has rather large viewing angles. If you use the machine in direct sunlight, some areas of the display may lose color reproduction. However, it cannot be called essential. Moreover, when you turn on the maximum backlight level, this flaw is completely smoothed out. The screen sensor can simultaneously recognize up to five touches. For his protectionSecond generation Gorilla Glass applied.
Cameras
The main camera of the novelty has a matrix of 8 megapixels. It is equipped with auto focus and flash, which can be used both when taking still pictures and when recording movies. Compared with other products from the manufacturer, the camera interface has undergone some changes. Among other things, she received a number of modes, filters and the ability to voice control. Smartphone Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is also equipped with an additional front camera, working with a resolution of 1.9 megapixels. This indicator is quite enough to make video calls and create so-called “selfies” in good quality.
Autonomy
The phone uses a 2600 mAh removable battery. If you believe the official information of the manufacturer, then without additional recharging the device can operate for 370 hours in standby mode, or 17 hours of continuous talk. If necessary, the user can activate the power saving mode (this application is standard), in which the main parameters and settings are adjusted automatically by the device.
Main advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of the novelty, experts include support for working with two SIM cards, excellent performance, large display, as well as high build quality of the device andmaterials used in its creation. As for the shortcomings, among them one can only name a not very large screen resolution, as well as not the highest sound quality.
Conclusion
Summarizing, it should be noted that the South Korean company managed to develop a decent mid-range smartphone, which, compared with previous models, has significantly improved technical characteristics and ergonomics. Most users who are used to using higher-end devices may not like the screen resolution very much. On the other hand, there is no need to talk about graininess or blurring of the image. As for the cost of Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, the price of the model on the domestic market is within fifteen thousand rubles.
