Samsung Galaxy Mega 2
| Company type | Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | October 2014 |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Android smartphone |
Overview
The Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 is an Android-based phablet smartphone produced by Samsung. It serves as the follow-up model to the Samsung Galaxy Mega. The device was launched in October 2014.
Features
The Galaxy Mega shares a strong resemblance with the Galaxy S5, offering many comparable features. Its capabilities include customizable lock screens and swift access to settings through the notification drop-down menu.
Equipped with Multi Window functionality—often called 'split screen'—the device allows simultaneous operation of multiple apps on one screen, a feature that benefits from its sizable 6.0-inch LCD display.
The screen incorporates Smart Stay technology, which utilizes the front cameras to detect whether the user is looking at the display, preventing the screen from turning off unnecessarily. The home interface supports both portrait and landscape orientations. Additionally, the phone's operating system integrates Samsung S Voice, a built-in virtual assistant.
Hardware
The Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 features a six-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz processor and equipped with an 8-megapixel camera. It offers internal storage variants of 8 GB or 16 GB, with approximately 5.34 GB or 12 GB available for user data respectively, and supports dual-SIM functionality.
The rear 8-megapixel camera provides multiple shooting modes, including:
- HDR (Rich Tone)
- Beauty Face
- Shot and More
- Virtual Tour
- Sound and Shot
- Night Mode
- Panorama
Storage expansion is possible via an external microSD card, supporting up to 64 GB for additional music, photos, and videos. A removable 2,800mAh battery is designed to provide all-day usage on a single charge. The device runs on a quad-core processor paired with 1.5 GB of RAM.
The internal architecture of the Galaxy Mega 2 closely mirrors that of the Samsung Galaxy S5, featuring a large sub-board at the top containing the processor, SIM and microSDXC card slots, front and rear cameras, microphone components, and other hardware elements. This connects to a smaller sub-board at the bottom that houses the micro-USB port.
Design
The Galaxy Mega 2 measures approximately 6.6 x 3.46 x 0.31 inches and weighs around 7.1 ounces (201.3 grams). It utilizes a conventional IPS LCD display. The back panel is constructed from faux leather material.
Unlike devices with unibody construction or proprietary screws, the Galaxy Mega 2 can be relatively easily taken apart using a standard No. 000 Phillips screwdriver for maintenance or repairs.
Software
The Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 was launched running Android 4.4.2, enhanced with Samsung's proprietary TouchWiz user interface. A key highlight of this model is Samsung's Multi-window Mode, which takes center stage in its feature set.
Similar to other Galaxy devices, the lock screen supports personalization through widgets and shortcuts. Users can utilize up to seven home screens that are fully customizable. The notification panel includes eleven quick access toggles for various functions such as Wi-Fi connectivity, Sound Mode, Ultra Power Saving, and standard Power Saving modes.
The device's last major software upgrade brought Android 5.1.1 to the system. AT&T maintained security patches until the final update was issued on January 20, 2017. Conversely, international editions of the Galaxy Mega 2 only advanced to Android 4.4.4, with their final update released on January 22, 2020. Subsequently, Samsung has removed these software updates from its official servers.
Variants
Multiple versions of the Mega 2 exist, primarily differing in wireless network capabilities and target markets. Every model features a 6.0-inch display paired with 1.5 GB of RAM.
Models equipped with dual-SIM functionality are categorized under the Galaxy Mega 2 Duos lineup.
See also
- Samsung Galaxy Mega
- Samsung Galaxy S5
- Samsung Galaxy Note 3
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S
- Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
- Samsung Galaxy S6
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge