Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics |
Overview
The Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 is an Android dual SIM smartphone developed, launched, and distributed by Samsung Electronics. It acts as the direct follow-up to the first generation Galaxy S Duos. This device also represents the dual SIM variant of the Samsung Galaxy Trend Plus.
Introduced to select Asian markets on November 30, 2013, it officially became available in multiple countries starting December 5, 2013. Unlike many other Dual SIM devices from Samsung, this model belongs to the premium "S" series lineup. While the exterior and physical design closely resemble its predecessor, the focus lies primarily on enhanced internal components, including a more powerful processor and a refreshed operating system version.
Hardware and design
The S Duos 2 retains the identical design language of its predecessor, the S Duos. It showcases a rounded body constructed from polycarbonate, complemented by faux metallic accents and a detachable back panel, a design approach consistent with Samsung smartphones since the Galaxy S III. This model is offered in two color variants: Black and White Frost. The display is a 4.0-inch (102 mm) TFT LCD with a resolution of 233 pixels per inch, matching the screen specifications found on the original S Duos.
Camera
Equipped with a 5-megapixel rear camera featuring an LED flash, the Galaxy S Duos 2 also includes a front-facing camera with a 0.3-megapixel sensor. The main camera supports seven different shooting modes and is capable of recording videos in 720p, 480p, and 240p resolutions.
Distinct from Samsung’s basic dual SIM devices, the S Duos 2 maintains active status on both SIM cards simultaneously, allowing incoming calls on either SIM when no call is underway. It can optionally handle two calls at once if call forwarding on not reachable is configured for each number; however, this depends on carrier support and may incur extra fees. One limitation to note is that only one SIM can connect to UMTS networks at any given time, which restricts simultaneous data access and may not suit certain network pairings.
Powering the device is a removable 1500 mAh battery, which provides roughly 4 to 5 hours of operation under heavy use and slightly over 3 hours during gaming sessions.
Software
The device comes preloaded with Android version 4.2.2 "Jelly Bean" alongside Samsung’s proprietary TouchWiz interface. Enhancements include select features borrowed from the Galaxy S4, such as upgraded widgets that utilize Samsung’s proprietary widget framework introduced in later OS versions.
Although official updates have ceased, ongoing support is available through unofficial custom ROMs developed by the community.
See also
- Comparison of Samsung Galaxy S smartphones
- Comparison of smartphones
- Samsung Galaxy
- Samsung Galaxy S series
References
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