More on Samsung Galaxy Grand specs

Samsung Galaxy brand of smartphones have attracted quite a crowd over the years. Devices like SGS2, SGS3, Note and Note 2 have caught everybody's eyes. However, not everyone has been able to afford either of those gadgets. People on tight budgets have always felt left out as a result.

Not anymore, though. Samsung just recently announced the new Samsung Galaxy Grand. It very much seems like a low budget device. A sneak peek at the Samsung Galaxy Grand specs allows us to establish that. More on Samsung Galaxy Grand specs in our Samsung Galaxy Grand preview.

A Familiar Sight

You might be surprised by the looks of Samsung Galaxy Grand; it looks awfully similar to Samsung Galaxy S3. You might remember the Samsung Ativ S carrying the same business-like look when we previewed it. Let's say, this one just makes it tougher to tell the difference.

It is slightly bigger, though. Measuring 143.5 x 76.9 x 9.6 mm, Samsung Galaxy Grand promises some extra screen estate for users to enjoy. These measurements more likely put it in the same league as Samsung Galaxy Note at the same time. Of course, the differences in the rest of Samsung Galaxy Grand specs tell them apart.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Grand doesn't have a size as big as the Samsung Galaxy Note for no reason. The 5-inch display largely benefits from such generous room. 5-inch displays sound great but not so much without resolution that suffices. With the 480 x 800 pixels supported on Samsung Galaxy Grand, that's hardly the case.

However, this might as well be justified provided that the Samsung Galaxy Grand is priced appropriately. Users may be able to pardon the fuzz and relatively dimmer display on a 5-inch device afterall. There will be plenty moaning about the sub-par pixel density of 186ppi on Samsung Galaxy Grand. Again, it is not too bad for a low-budget device.

Software

For those fearing the device might run an outdated OS, you need to relax. The best part is, Samsung Galaxy Grand will run Google Android 4.1.2 out of the box. In hindsight, that is as close to updated as one can imagine.

Moreover, the software on Samsung Galaxy Grand will enable users to enjoy the Multi Window feature. This will enable users to run multiple apps at the same time without having to switch screens. Besides this, the Samsung Galaxy Grand will have amenities such as Direct Call, Smart Alert, S Video, Popup Video and AllShare Play.

Processing Power

Samsung Galaxy Grand may not be a powerhouse like the SGS3 or Note 2. However, its 1.2 GHz Dual core processor will allow atleast two running apps to make use of the Multi Window feature. 1GB of RAM also sounds sufficient to get most operations going at a fair pace.

Luckily, users will not be tied down with sealed battery covers or unexpansive storage memory. Whenever users run out of the internal storage of 8GB, they have the option to switch to external storage. That's precisely why Samsung Galaxy Grand sports a microSD card slot which can be increased as much as 64GB.

Camera

An 8 megapixels camera on the Samsung Galaxy Grand sounds pretty good. Only time will tell how well it fares against the other 8 megapixels snappers we have seen in a while. What makes this one even more interesting is that it is said to support zero shutter lag and has an illumination sensor at the back.

Besides being able to capture images in the dark and shooting Full HD videos with the rear camera, users will be able to benefit from the front-facing 2 megapixels camera for video chatting.
 
Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Grand is loaded with pretty much all connectivity options. LTE fans might be a bit let down, but Samsung traded it for HSPA+. You also get your standard WiFi, DLNA and Bluetooth 4.0. There is good news for people who fancy dual-SIM functionality in smartphones. Samsung Galaxy Grand will be available not only as a lone SIM phone but it will be accompanied by a dual-SIM alternate.