Introduction:
Samsung is the market leader in the mobile
phone industry right now. Not only that, it seems that Samsung comes out with a
product that is not only a blend of the latest technology and design, but also
something that takes the device as well as brand, Samsung, into the upper
echelons of the industry, farther from the rest.
In late November, Samsung launched yet
another ambitious product – the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2. In this preview, we’re
looking at the device, some of the features we’re excited about and what we
expect from the handset in the Indian market.
The Basics:
Samsung's Galaxy Grand 2 sports a 5.25-inch
screen with a resolution of 1,280x720 and 16:9 aspect ratio. Those are pretty
impressive features to start off with. Add to that a 1.2 GHz processor and it’s
pretty obvious this not a slouch of a phone. The camera on the back is 8 MP and
there are rumours that this camera has seen a few upgrades. We’ll have to wait
and watch. Android 4.3 is operating system on the phone. Apart from this, the
battery has been upgraded to a 2600 mAh one to address the perennial complain
of battery drainage among smartphone users.
What’s New?
First the big one, the phone is a dual-SIM
model. This is great news, particularly in the Indian market where there is a
huge demand for these phones. Also, we’re excited to see a phone in this
segment have some of the features mentioned and can’t wait to try it out. According
to the manufacturer, camera specific apps such Best Face, Best Photo, and
Continuous Shot come preinstalled. This is a nice touch and along with other
preinstalled apps, it’s great to see a manufacturer do something like this. That’s
not all; the phone will be released in 3 colours – white, black and pink.
Something
Missing:
Yes, we know this is a preview but we
couldn’t help but lament the 4G incompatibility of this device. Yes, 4G in
India is still some way away, but it would have been great to see it on this
model. HSPA+ is standard though and with 3G there’s plenty to keep you
satisfied for the moment at least.
What We
Expect:
Overall, we are curious to try out this
device and experience it. Being a dual-SIM model with high end features, it
sure such to appeal to a niche crowd who have for long been asking mobile phone
manufacturers for a phone similar to this one. Also, putting out phones in
different colours is a trend these days and Samsung seems to following it with
colours like White and Black, but adds an unique dimension with a pink coloured
device.
Summary:
Samsung for long has released handset after
handset hoping to eat into every market segment. However, one area has remained
quite unchartered and this phone aims to address that. On paper, things look
promising and when this phone does release, expect it to sell like hot cakes.
