Today we go over smart devices and what they can do for us, we go looking at specs, features, sound, display and other interesting facts. When choosing a smart device its best to see when the OS was last updated and see if the companies take user input.
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Design & Specifications
The model is relatively light in weight at 163g and has a rather compact form at around 143.7 x 77.1 x 9.6 mm or 5.66 x 3.04 x 0.38 in. Which is optimal for those who don’t necessarily enjoy the “longer” vertical models that Samsung has been putting out as of late. Because of that it’s a little thicker in the middle but that’s to be expected from a smartphone.
With an Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean) it cruises at a leisurely pace. It also has installed a BCM23550 chipset and Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7. Not as powerful as some of Samsung’s models but it is more than enough to get the job done. The internal microSD can offer the user up to 64 GB; originally, the Galaxy Grand Neo comes with 8-16 GB, and 1 GB RAM.
Display & Audio
The display of this model features a TFT capacitive touchscreen, with 16M colors. Its 480 x 800 pixels, at 5.01 inches that places the Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo at 186 ppi pixel density. It looks pleasant for its price. Rather clean and transparent in the interface. The sound system is standard at best, with other Samsung offers being a little more ambitious then the Galaxy Grand Neo. However, for the price you’re getting audio that is expected to be around mid-quality. Nothing horrendous, of course, but it is also nothing that’s going to astound the consumer.
Camera
Now the camera itself is a little disappointing at 5 MP, 2592 х 1944 pixels, autofocus, and LED flash. It’s a little dim, and does not have those detailed lines that’re offered from the Galaxy Grand 2. If you’re curious to see how the Galaxy Grand Neo performs in comparison, there an available resource online. However, it does offer features such as geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, and image stabilization. The video that can be taken with this phone is rather one-sided at around 720p at 30fps, with stereo sound recording. But if you’re walking in with the idea of purchasing this phone for its media prowess then you’d be better off turning your attention to another of Samsung’s mobile products.
Battery Life
The battery installed within this phone is a Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery. Meaning that you’ll also be expected to be plugging this phone in to recharge after 11 hours of cumulative “talk time.” This particular range is more suited for someone who casually uses their phone rather than using it to call at least 11+ hours daily.
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Design & Specifications
With measurements of 146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (5.78 x 2.96 x 0.35 in) and around the same weight (163g) the Galaxy Grand 2 is fairly similar to the above phone. The only difference that is noticeable is the slimmer design in the middle. Being more vertical and linear than the Galaxy Grand Neo, the model gives an appearance of being more modernized. As in, the phone’s overall presentation is something that a customer would expect when purchasing their smartphone.
A step-up from its predecessor, the Galaxy Grand 2 comes with Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean) and Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 chipset along with a Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7. Meaning it’ll run quite smooth with apps, and will be able to keep its original pace with a (normally) hastened sequence. The microSD can offer you up to 64 GB of memory; with the internal being around 8 GB in addition to 1.5 GB RAM.
Display & Audio
The display is rather easy on the eyes, though there is nothing too special about it. With TFT capacitive touchscreen, and 16M colors it is literally the same as the Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo. What is different here is the 720 x 1280 pixels, and 5.25 inches at 280 ppi pixel density. In layman’s terms, it looks far better and holds up its enhanced quality expectation. It might not be the furthest that Samsung has come with their Galaxy series, but it is definitely a step up from the late models.
The audio is still around mid-range; but in retrospect, it is around mid-high quality in comparison to the Galaxy Grand Neo. For someone whom is going to use this phone for pleasure purposes and collecting music, it should be acceptable in its current condition.
Camera
Here’s the big difference: a camera with 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, and LED flash. It’ll offer all the previous features of geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, and image stabilization. But the model will also have video with 1080p at 30fps, alongside the original stereo sound recording given to both models. The resolution has skyrocketed in comparison to the previous model, as well as managed to harness the ability to capture an array of consistent photographs.
Once again, you can see the test of both cameras in action over on gsmarena’s official website.
Battery Life
The battery installed is a Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery. Which is far more powerful than the Galaxy Grand Neo, offering the user up to 17 hours of accessible “talk time.” Meaning you can optimize the phone’s features during the expanse of your day without having to be concerned about charging it. It promises not to drain as readily as its predecessors, and thus will allow the consumer’s schedule to be more flexible without the undermining concern of charging their smartphone midday.
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The price of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo will cost you around $250 at the least, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is going to be around a $370 dollar investment. But if you are willing to part with the $100+ for an arrangement of superior specs, the Galaxy Grand 2 wins this debate no-contest. If you’re completely fine with having your phone casual and aren’t going to use the camera or video much then the savings will be quite tempting in favor of the Galaxy Grand Neo. I’d also inform you to take your apps into consideration since the pace of the mobile phone is highly dependent on their overall function.
Therefore, if you’re going to be dependent on your phones performance, it’d be far wiser to go with the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2. If that is none of your concern, then it might be the Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo that’s more your style (and think of all that saved money!)
But what is your input on the battle of the Samsung models?
