Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy Grand: Big-screen dual-SIM volume seller of the early 2010s.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2013·$400·Score 50/100
Galaxy Grand brought a big 5" screen and dual-SIM to the masses across India and Southeast Asia in 2013. The low-res screen and weak chip didn't matter to buyers who wanted Samsung branding and a large display on a budget.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.0" WVGA TFT
Chipset
Broadcom dual-core
RAM
1 GB
Storage
8 GB + microSD
Battery
2100 mAh removable
Main camera
8 MP, f/2.6
Weight
162 g
What stands out
- Big 5" screen + dual-SIM at the right price
- Removable battery + microSD
- Huge seller in emerging markets
What to watch
- Low WVGA resolution even for 2013
- Weak dual-core chip
- Plastic build
The phone it has to beat
Apple iPad Air 2
$499 · score 64/100