Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy Grand: A big 5" budget Samsung that brought phablet vibes to the mass market.
SpecEagle Editorial·Dec 2012·$340·Score 38/100
Galaxy Grand brought a 5-inch screen and dual-SIM to budget buyers in 2012, hugely popular across emerging markets. Specs were modest, but the screen size and "Galaxy" branding sold it by the millions.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.0" LCD
Chipset
Broadcom BCM28155
Memory
1 GB · 8 GB
Main cam
8 MP
Battery
2,100 mAh
Weight
162 g
What stands out
- 5" big screen at a budget price.
- Dual-SIM in many regions.
- Removable battery + microSD.
- Got mass-market buyers into "Galaxy".
What to watch
- WVGA on a 5" panel.
- Broadcom chip was modest.
- 1 GB RAM.
- Plastic build.
The phone it has to beat
Motorola Triumph WX435
$300 · score 64/100