Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 review, reviews of experts and buyers

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, whose review is presented in this article, debuted on the domestic market only recently. In general, the novelty has retained a stylish modern design, characteristic of the entire line of the South Korean manufacturer, and also boasts of quite impressive technical characteristics.

general description

The case of the model is made of high-quality plastic. Now in Russian stores are realized only in white version (Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 White). It is expected that over time, the sale will also appear black and pink versions of this phone. On the front side, a chrome shining edge rushes into your eyes. As for the finish of the back panel, it simulates a leather texture, so the device is pleasant to hold in hands. Like many other Samsung smartphones, the volume and power buttons are located on the left and right sides, while the direct camera key does not exist at all. At the top, developers have installed a headphone jack, and on the bottom there is a MicroUSB port. On the back cover, in addition to the main camera's eye, you can see the handsfree speaker and LED flash. The name of the manufacturer is also applied here with the help of 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 tube is comfortable enough to fit into the hand and even with prolonged conversation does not slip out of it. On the other hand, one can not but note one inconvenience. The fact is that in connection with the use of a large-size display to control the device with the fingers of one hand is quite problematic. They are sufficient only for pressing the keys responsible for activating the main functions of the novelty.

At a high level is the quality of the assembly of the model. Leave the first buyers of Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 reviews suggest that the creaking of materials and even a slight backlash for the phone is not typical. Remove and replace the back cover can be quite easy. It should be noted that to install an additional memory card, as well as two SIM cards, it is necessary to remove the battery.

Main technical characteristics

The device is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor on four cores, each of which operates at a frequency of 1.2 GHz. The size of the built-in memory is 8 GB. If there is such a need, it is possible to install an additional card (supported by microSD up to 64 GB). As for RAM, then in the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, its size is 1.5 GB. In general, the performance of the device is at a very high level. The speaker, albeit loud, is not suitable for playing music. The novelty supports Dual SIM Standby. Both GSM and 3G standards are compatible with both SIM cards. Both of them can be used for making calls or transmitting data. Options regarding priority are implemented in the settings. Many users note the excellent clarity of sound and audibility interlocutor, even when operating in crowded and noisy places. The only serious complaint about the functioning of the device is due to the fact that its body is heated significantly during the playback of high-definition movies.

Screen

The smartphone Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 uses a display with a diagonal of 5.25 inches, whose resolution is 1280x720 pixels. It is based on the 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. When using the machine under conditions of exposure to direct sunlight in its individual places, there may be a loss of color. However, it can not be called essential. Moreover, when you turn on the maximum backlight level, this defect is completely smoothed out. The screen sensor is capable of simultaneously recognizing up to five touches. For its protection, the second generation of Gorilla Glass is used.

Cameras

The main camera of the novelty has a matrix of 8 megapixels. It is equipped with an automatic focus and flash, which can be used both for creating photographs, and during the recording of video clips. Compared with other products from the manufacturer, the camera interface has undergone some changes. Among other things, it has 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 figure is quite enough for video communication and the creation of so-called "selfie" in a good quality.

Autonomy

The phone uses a rechargeable battery of a removable type with a capacity of 2600 mAh. If you believe the official information of the manufacturer, then without additional recharging the device can function 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 adjustment of the main parameters and settings is made automatically by the device.

Main advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of the novelty include experts support the work with two SIM cards, excellent performance, a large display, as well as a high quality assembly of the device and materials used in its creation. As for the shortcomings, among them you can call unless there is a very large screen resolution, and not the highest quality of sound.

Conclusion

To summarize, it should be noted that the South Korean company managed to develop a decent middle-class smartphone, which, in comparison with previous models, significantly improved technical characteristics and ergonomics. Most users who are accustomed to using higher-end devices may not really like the screen resolution. On the other hand, it is not necessary to talk about the graininess or blurriness of the image. As for the cost of the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, the price of the model on the domestic market is in the range of fifteen thousand rubles.