UPDATE: Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 now available in Malaysia at RM1,199.
Almost exactly a year after it was first introduced the Samsung announces the update the Galaxy Grand, the Galaxy Grand 2.
The dual-SIM Galaxy Grand 2 expands from the Galaxy Grand mid-range appeal with a larger 5.25-inch 1280×720 280ppi display (previous 5-inch 800×480 186ppi). Processing power also gets a boost with a 1.2GHz quad-core unit with 1.5GB of RAM, 8GB of on board storage and microSD expansion for cards up to 64GB (previous 1.2GHz quad-core with 1GB RAM).
The camera looks to be unchanged from the previous Galaxy Grand with an 8MP autofocus main camera and a 1.9MP front camera at the front. Powering the Galaxy Grand 2 is a larger 2,600mAh battery (previous 2,100mAh) with a claimed 10 hours of video playback time. In terms of software, the Galaxy Grand 2 gets Android 4.3 with a host of Samsung smart features including Multi Window, Sound & Shot and Group Play. In terms of design, it features the same Faux Leather plastic back cover that’s found on the Galaxy Note 3.
The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 will be available in white, and black and pink when it is released in selective regions soon. Pricing details have not been revealed.
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