Samsung I9082 Galaxy Grand preview

Introduction

Samsung Galaxy Grand at a glance

General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 MHz (SIM 1 only), HSDPA 21 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps

Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone

Dimensions: 143.5 x 76.9 x 9.6 mm, 162 g

Display: 5" 16M-color WVGA (480 x 800 pixels) capacitive touchscreen

CPU: Dual-core ARM Cortex A9 1.2 GHz processor

GPU: Broadcomm VideoCore IV

RAM: 1GB

OS: Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)

Memory: 8GB storage, microSD card slot

Camera: 8 megapixel auto-focus camera with face detection, touch focus and image stabilization; Full HD (1080p) video recording at 30fps, LED flash, front facing camera, video-calls

Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0+HS, MHL-enabled standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS and GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, USB-on-the-go

Misc: TouchWiz 5.0 Nature UX, DivX/XviD codec support, built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor, gyroscope sensor

In a time when 5 inch screens are all the rage, the Galaxy Grand is Samsung's attempt to cater to every possible taste (and budget) when it comes to smartphones. While the Grand doesn't feature the 1080p screen that recent 5" flagships come with, nor the raw horsepower of the Galaxy Note II, it still has sheer size running for it. If you want a big screen at a low price, the Grand is the one to consider.