Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy Grand 2: A 5.25" mid-range follow-up with a sharper screen and quad-core power.

SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2014·$330·Score 42/100

Grand 2 sharpened the line to HD and added Snapdragon 400 with a bigger battery. The faux-leather Note-style back gave it premium-feel marketing on a budget body, and it sold strongly in mid-tier markets.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.25" LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon 400
Memory
1.5 GB · 8 GB
Main cam
8 MP
Battery
2,600 mAh
Weight
163 g
What stands out
  • HD screen and quad-core upgrade.
  • Bigger 2,600 mAh battery.
  • Faux-leather TouchWiz design.
  • Removable battery + microSD.
What to watch
  • Snapdragon 400 still entry-tier.
  • Plastic build.
  • Mono speaker.
  • 3G only.
The phone it has to beat
Redmi 1S
$120 · score 66/100