Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics |
| Owner | Samsung Group |
| Website | www |
The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is a budget-friendly Android smartphone developed and distributed by Samsung Electronics. This model succeeded the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime series in the year following its release.
Initially launched in October of 2014 targeting the Indian and Pakistani markets exclusively, the device was later introduced throughout various Asian countries as an affordable option in the smartphone segment during the subsequent year. In the United States, it became available through carriers including MetroPCS, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint Corporation. Canadian consumers could access it via providers such as Freedom Mobile, Chatr Mobile, Koodo, SpeakOut, and Public Mobile.
In early 2016, Samsung unveiled the next iteration of this lineup under the name Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus, which is marketed as the J2 Prime in select regions.
Hardware
The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime features the following components:
- Quad-core ARMv8 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz
- 8 GB of internal storage capacity
- 1 GB of RAM
- Lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh
- Slot for MicroSD cards
- Graphics processing via Adreno 306 and Vivante GC7000UL (Value Edition)
- SIM card tray
- Rear camera with 8-megapixel resolution and LED flash
- Front-facing camera with 5-megapixel resolution
Features
Operating on Android, the Galaxy Grand Prime is equipped with Android KitKat. It includes a 5-inch touchscreen panel offering a resolution of 540 by 960 pixels, alongside a 3.5mm audio jack and a micro-USB connector used for charging and data synchronization.