Samsung Galaxy Grand vs Samsung Galaxy Grand 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy Grand vs Samsung Galaxy Grand 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy GrandSamsung Galaxy GrandGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Global · 1.5GB · 8GB · Duos
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Samsung Galaxy Grand
Samsung Galaxy Grand
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
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Score
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Design and Screen score 3.1Design & Materials 3.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 3.1Performance & Hardware 3.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 3.1Camera 3.8Camera
Connectivity score 3.1 Connectivity 3.8 Connectivity
Battery score 3.1 Battery 3.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
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3 reviews
5.7
15 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Grand vs Samsung Galaxy Grand 2

Specs Samsung Galaxy Grand price compare Samsung Galaxy Grand
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Global · 1.5GB · 8GB · Duos
Inches 5" 5.3"
Resolution LowRes HD
Usable surface 64% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Dimensions 76.9 mm
143.5 mm
10.0 mm 		75.3 mm
146.8 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 162 g 163 g
Micro BCM 28155
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 400
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 10.853
v? 		17.106
v?
Battery 2100 mAh 2600 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · Unknow

1
8 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.9 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases -- SM-G7102, SM-G7100

Release Date
Release date December 2012,
11 years ago 		November 2013,
10 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy Grand
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy Grand
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Size
76.9 mm • 143.5 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.3 mm • 146.8 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 162 g 163 g
Usable surface 64 % 70 %
Materials - -
Resistance - -
Colors

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.3"
Type LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Resolution LowRes
480 x 800 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 187 Pixels per inch 277 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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6.7
Is it comfortable?
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6.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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5.9
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Broadcom BCM28155 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226
CPU 2x Cortex-A9 1.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz
Type Dual-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 40 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Broadcom VideoCore IV Qualcomm Adreno 305

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1.5 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
10.853
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 20% of devices
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17.106
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 29% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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7.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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6.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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4.3
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Samsung Unknown
Type CMOS BSI Unknown
Aperture Unknow Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Face detection
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Face detection

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2 Mpx 1.9 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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6.7
Quality of nighttime photos
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4.5
Quality of selfies
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4.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
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6.9
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE -- --
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Mini SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.1
Quality of the GPS
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7.6
And the WiFi?
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8.2
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
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2600 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 60%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 67%
    Never
  • 27%
    Once a year
  • 7%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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15 reviews
Prices
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