Samsung Galaxy Grand

Samsung Electronics

Industry	Consumer electronics
Founded	January 13, 1969 (1969-01-13) in Suwon, South Korea
Headquarters	Suwon , South Korea
Products	Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics
Website	www.samsung.com

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The Samsung Galaxy Grand is a smartphone crafted by Samsung Electronics, initially unveiled on December 18, 2012. It is equipped with a dual-core Cortex-A9 processor running at 1.2 GHz alongside a memory of 1 GB RAM and an internal storage capacity of 8 GB, expandable by up to an additional 64 GB through microSD cards. The device provides connectivity options including both 2G and 3G cellular networks as well as Wi-Fi access. For navigation, it integrates systems such as A-GPS and GLONASS, compatible with Google Maps services. Originally launched with the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean operating system, Samsung has released updates extending to Android version 4.2.2; furthermore, the phone supports custom ROM installations like LineageOS, offering upgrades up to Android Nougat version 7.1.2.

This model features an eight-megapixel rear camera capable of producing high-quality images and recording Full HD videos at a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels at thirty frames per second. An LED flash is included to enhance low-light photography conditions effectively. The front-facing shooter has been enhanced to a two-megapixel sensor for improved selfie capture and video calls. Advanced camera functionalities incorporated in the device include autofocus, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, image stabilization, smile detection, as well as a basic photo editor.

Powering the Galaxy Grand is a lithium-ion polymer battery rated at 2100 mAh, which provides usage endurance lasting approximately ten hours. Its display consists of a five-inch TFT WVGA touchscreen capable of rendering sixteen million colors with multi-touch support for enhanced user interaction.

Features

• 5-inch screen featuring an 800×480 pixel WVGA resolution and a pixel density of 187 ppi
• Dual SIM support available on model GT-I9082
• 1 GB of RAM with approximately 860 MB accessible to the user
• Internal storage of 8 GB, with around 4 GB free for user data
• Main camera with 8 megapixels and a front-facing camera of 2 megapixels
• Full HD video recording at 1080p and 30 frames per second; includes geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, and image stabilization
• Runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
• Connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G, Wi-Fi Direct, and mobile hotspot functionality
• User interface based on TouchWiz; access to Samsung Apps and Google Play Store
• Sensors incorporated: accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass; supports GPS and GLONASS navigation systems
• Messaging capabilities encompass threaded SMS, MMS, and email
• Stereo FM radio equipped with RDS available globally
• DMB Mobile TV functionality specific to Korea
• Pre-installed Google applications such as Google Play, Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, and Picasa
• Voice features including memo recording, dialling, and command recognition

In August 2013, Samsung revealed plans to roll out the Android 4.2.2 update for the Galaxy Grand. This upgrade initially launched in Russia, followed by availability for users in India by early September. Alongside the OS update, an enhanced version of TouchWiz was introduced. Later, on February 20, 2014, Samsung Poland confirmed that the Galaxy Grand was among fourteen Samsung devices slated to receive the Android 4.4 KitKat update.

Variant

Model	Region	Carrier	Network	SoC	CPU	GPU	VPU	Additional Features
GT-I9080	Global		WCDMA + GSM	Broadcom BCM28155	ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core 1.2 GHz	-	VideoCore-IV 250 MHz	FM Radio, Single SIM
SHV-E270S	South Korea	SK Telecom	LTE + WCDMA + GSM	Samsung Exynos 4412	ARM Cortex-A9 quad-core 1.4 GHz	ARM Mali-400 MP4 440 MHz	-	T-DMB
SHV-E270K	South Korea	KT Corporation	LTE + WCDMA + GSM	Samsung Exynos 4412	ARM Cortex-A9 quad-core 1.4 GHz	ARM Mali-400 MP4 440 MHz	-	T-DMB
SHV-E270L	South Korea	LG U+	LTE + WCDMA + GSM + CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev.A	Samsung Exynos 4412	ARM Cortex-A9 quad-core 1.4 GHz	ARM Mali-400 MP4 440 MHz	-	T-DMB
GT-I9082	Global		WCDMA + GSM	Broadcom BCM28155	ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core 1.2 GHz	-	VideoCore-IV 250 MHz	FM Radio, Dual SIM
GT-I9118	China	Open Variant	TD-SCDMA + GSM	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230	Qualcomm Krait 200 dual-core 1.2 GHz	Adreno 305	-	FM Radio, no Google Services
GT-I9128	China	China Mobile	TD-SCDMA + GSM	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230	Qualcomm Krait 200 dual-core 1.2 GHz	Adreno 305	-	FM Radio, no Google Services
GT-I9128V	China	China Mobile	WCDMA + TD-SCDMA + GSM	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230	Qualcomm Krait 200 dual-core 1.2 GHz	Adreno 305	-	FM Radio, no Google Services
SCH-I879	China	China Telecom	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev.A + GSM	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230	Qualcomm Krait 200 dual-core 1.2 GHz	Adreno 305	-	FM Radio, no Google Services, Dual SIM
GT-I9082C	China	China Telecom	WCDMA + GSM	Broadcom BCM28155	ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core 1.2 GHz	-	VideoCore-IV 250 MHz

Overclocking

The default operating frequency of the dual-core Cortex A9 processor is 1.2 GHz; however, it is possible to increase this to 1.3 GHz without requiring a custom kernel. Achieving this enhancement involves rooting the device and utilizing an application designed to adjust CPU clock speeds.

Special editions

Samsung released a version featuring a quad-core processor at a significantly reduced price in South Korea. Additionally, in India, the Samsung Galaxy Grand was introduced with added benefits such as a complimentary flip cover, 50GB of Dropbox storage, free access to My Services, and support for Dual-SIM functionality.

Reception

The Economic Times evaluated the Galaxy Grand and concluded: "Ideal for multimedia use and backed by dependable after-sales support; however, it does not justify being priced at twice the cost of budget phablets offering comparable specifications."

External links

• Official websites for India and Philippines