Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime - Specifications. Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime: review, specifications and reviews What formats does Samsung Grand Prime support?
An analysis of the smartphone market showed that Samsung is gradually losing its position in the mid-price segment, giving way to Chinese manufacturers. Models from China with similar technical characteristics are sold much cheaper, so the company is simply forced to respond to this not only with massive staff cuts, but also by reducing prices for its lines.
One of these answers was the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. Naturally, we should start the review of this smartphone with the price: for the characteristics that the device offers, it is completely justified. The average cost of a model range on the online market fluctuates around 10,000 rubles, which may already be of interest to potential buyers.
The company decided to save on the technical component of the display in favor of the battery capacity and smartphone camera. Pixels and screen resolution that could have been included in the display were transformed into a 5-megapixel front camera with a wide-angle format, which has already been recognized as one of the best in the budget smartphone segment.
Grand Prime SM and VE are an excellent help for both individual and group selfies, while having a camera viewing angle of 85 degrees, while their closest analogues cannot boast of more than 70°. It is worth additionally noting that the main 8 megapixel camera also meets all the stated characteristics and is distinguished by high-quality shooting and review.
As a result, the company launched a “selfie phone” on the market with an impressive battery, an attractive price, and a new 64-bit processor from the Snapdragon 410 series, which will not only allow you to surf the Internet without any problems, but also play games.
The display turned out to be of average quality: 5-inch with a resolution of 960x540 pixels. The image may not be as sharp, but the IPS matrix provides high brightness and relatively good viewing angles.
Generally speaking, the Grand Prime smartphone is suitable for those people who need a durable battery and high-quality selfies. The line can be purchased in white and gray versions, White and Gray, respectively.
Appearance
By its appearance, the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime VE model is easily identified as a representative of the Samsung company, even if it did not have a characteristic logo. The line has a typical Samsung design and style: the side frame is made in silver, rounded edges, a classic speaker just above the logo and an oval button at the control point.
On the back of the smartphone there is a slightly protruding lens, a little to the left there is a backlight, and to the right of the camera there is a speaker divided in two by a strip of plastic.
The power key and volume rocker are located on the sides of the device, there is also a headphone jack and a microport for SD cards. Overall, the smartphone gives the impression of an attractive and solid gadget.
Dimensions
The device has the following dimensions: 145x72 mm with a thickness of 9 mm. They are extremely similar to the Sony Xperia Z3 model. But with a diagonal of five inches, the case seems too thin and too tall. But nevertheless, the smartphone is comfortable to hold in your hand.
The device is made of plastic and is assembled quite well, which is typical for the company’s products, in particular for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime VE. Reviews about the device sound mostly positive, and no serious shortcomings were noticed: nothing plays, crunches or bends. The case is collapsible, the cover under which the battery and SIM slots are located can be easily removed and put back in place. You can remove the battery or replace the SIM card without any problems, without fear of breaking anything.
Screens of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime line
The review of the screen should start with the not-so-pleasant moments, since the company has clearly decided to save money on it. The display resolution is 960 by 540 pixels, like on an old mini-flagship, but with a smaller screen. The dots per inch density is very small - 220 ppi, and plus, there are no light sensors, and at the same time, adjustable brightness.
The only thing that pleases is the lack of a TN matrix in the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. User feedback was nevertheless heard, and the line was equipped with an IPS analogue. Although the display of the device does not have sufficient clarity (by the standards of modern smartphones), the viewing angles are quite good.
Among the few advantages of the display, one can note a fairly high brightness of 400 cd/m2, which allows you to work normally with the device during daylight hours in the fresh air. It is worth immediately warning that the display does not have protective glass, so the screen “collects” fingerprints and small scratches. Be careful and get a case with extra film.
Camera
The device is positioned by the company as a device for selfies, which is facilitated by the main 8-megapixel and front 5-megapixel cameras, specially included by engineers in the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime line. The camera's field of view is within 85 degrees, which allows them to take high-quality atmospheric and panoramic images.
The camera has plenty of possibilities and additional functions, coupled with a variety of modes. The only thing that is missing, judging by user reviews, is an image stabilization system; otherwise, the line pleases with its capabilities and photo resolution (3264x2448). The pictures are of quite acceptable quality and deserve all sorts of praise.
The maximum resolution for video formats is 1920 by 1080 pixels with a recording speed of 30 frames/second. The camera has tracking autofocus and, together with a microphone, records sound in stereo mode.
The front row is designed not only for calls, but also for wide-angle selfies. Separately, it is worth noting the group shot mode, where it is possible to create a mini-panorama where your entire company will fit.
Internet
Built-in browsers from Android and Chrome OS are quite convenient for web surfing. If you have the opportunity to purchase a Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime LTE, then browsing the Internet turns into a real pleasure. The connection of the device is stable and does not cause any complaints from both specialists and ordinary users. The gadget is equipped with dual-band Wi-Fi at 802.11 b/g/n points and Bluetooth version 4.
Multimedia
The company pays a lot of attention to the multimedia capabilities of gadgets in its devices, but not in the case of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. The review showed that the smartphone plays most known video formats without preliminary conversion and subsequent optimization. But the “Grand Prime” line couldn’t handle such seemingly popular resolutions as MKV and MOV, and this is a big minus for the device.
With audio formats, everything is basically standard: MP3, WMA, WAV and similar resolutions were played by the player without problems, but the device stumbled on FLAC and had to be launched by a third-party program.
Autonomous operation
The smartphone is equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a relatively good capacity for its price of 2600 mAh. The device can work for almost seven hours with continuous playback of high format (HD) video with maximum brightness, almost like the sixth version of the Apple gadget.
Standard audio mode drains the smartphone in about 80 hours. The Galaxy S5 showed a similar time. Overall battery life indicators confidently indicate that the smartphone in its price category is superior to many analogues in the segment.
Modes and charging
Additionally, we can mention the extreme energy saving mode, which can extend the operating time of the device to one hour with a flashing battery. So you can not only have time to finish an important conversation, but also run to the nearest outlet. The included charger fills the battery from 220 volts in just over two hours.
If you charge the battery from a computer, the 2.0 port will charge the phone in three and a half hours, and the USB 3.0 interface will require no more than two hours. Charging may not be as fast as that of similar Sony smartphones, but the company immediately warned about this in the preview of the models.
Summarizing
The Grand Prime line runs on the Android 4.4.4 operating system with the proprietary TochWiz interface, which has stood the test of time and comes with expensive devices. Models can support two SIM cards and have special features for people with hearing problems: mono sounds, flash notifications, etc.
All kinds of modes allow you to quickly control the phone, and extreme energy saving will make it possible to end a conversation and continue working with the device for a long time.
The company listened to user feedback about its smartphones and did not “clog” the line with pre-installed software, as a result of which the device became noticeably faster, as did the interface.
The models of the “Grand Prime” series are worth the money, and they will perform all the functions that are inherent in modern smartphones, if not with an “A”, then with a solid “B” for sure. The verdict is very positive - we recommend it.
Nowadays, there are many smartphones that stand out either in appearance or in characteristics. The hero of our review, although he does not stand out as either the first or the second, but combines well a strict appearance and normal characteristics. Meet the affordable Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime smartphone.
Appearance and ease of use
The dimensions of the device may not be the most compact, but they are not record-breakingly huge either. You can either thank or blame for this, depending on how you feel about five-inch screens. The length is 144.8 mm, width 72.1 mm, and thickness 8.6 mm. The weight of the device is 156 grams.
It's nice that, despite the low cost, the manufacturer managed to make the phone very attractive. In appearance, there are notes borrowed from the manufacturer’s more expensive models. And the materials are quite good.
The front side is covered with protective glass, the sides are covered with glossy plastic disguised as metal, and the back cover is covered with matte plastic. Overall, for an affordable device, everything looks decent. To protect against scratches and falls, the front panel with the screen is slightly recessed inward.
Almost at the very top end there is a speaker, a scattering of sensors, among which there is no automatic brightness adjustment and a front camera. At the bottom there is a traditional composition of two touch keys and a mechanical key.
The location of the mechanical volume and power keys is familiar. The same can be said about the audio jack and microUSB port, which are located on the top and bottom ends, respectively. On the back side we will not see a second microphone, which is useful for noise reduction.
But a single LED flash, an 8 MP camera lens and a multimedia speaker are located right here. Under a thin cover with many latches there are connectors for two SIM cards in microSIM format and a microSD memory card, but you can only get to them after removing the 2600 mAh battery.
If we talk about ease of use, it is worth noting that operating the phone with one hand is not difficult. All controls are designed so that even users with small hands will not feel discomfort. Yes, and pressing the buttons has a predictable small stroke with a characteristic click.
Software, interface
The desktop interface uses TouchWiz paired with Android version 4.4.4. We have already seen this tandem in and its older brother, which we tested not so long ago. Despite the somewhat modest characteristics, the hero of the review did not lag behind its more expensive counterparts in smooth operation. Everything works smoothly and quickly.
Hardware platform
As mentioned above, the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime has a lot in common with the Samsung Galaxy E5 in terms of technical characteristics, but it is still somewhat simplified. Yes, the processor is the same - a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) with a maximum frequency of 1.2 GHz, the modest Adreno 306 acts as a video accelerator. But the amount of RAM is only 1 GB, of which about 350 MB is available after switching on. The built-in storage is also not very capacious - 16 GB, however, it can be increased by using a microSD memory card.
Among the wireless interfaces, everything is standard - Bluetooth version 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz, as well as a whole set of navigation systems, which includes GPS, GLONASS and Beidou. As you would expect, they all work stably and well. Work with two SIM cards is organized as standard. The volume of the main speaker is good, but not very high. The vibration is also good. The earpiece and microphone are average. Not bad, but not the best either.
If we return to performance, then it is worth noting that the smartphone as a whole works smoothly and quickly, but when using several resource-intensive applications it constantly closes them, which is natural, since there is not much RAM. Even so, if you use your smartphone more as a phone and a means of communication, and less for games, then it is very difficult to notice performance problems. But with demanding games everything is not so simple. Yes, most of them work, but at low graphics settings.
For example, Dead Trigger 2 runs on low settings without any graphics lag, but on medium settings you can already notice jerks in some moments. All this suggests that the Galaxy Grand Prime is not designed for gaming.
To test the omnivorousness of the video player, we used the AnTuTu Video Tester application, which mostly tests using high-resolution files, which is not entirely correct in our case, because the screen resolution is much lower than what the benchmark makes it play. Despite this, some files were still able to be opened, although it is worth noting that it is better to install a third-party player - then you will definitely be able to watch almost any videos.
Autonomy
The smartphone is equipped with a removable battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh. In medium load mode, the device easily works for two days, if you do not get too involved in games. At the same time, the screen worked for almost 5 hours, the phone conversation time was 1 hour 15 minutes, and the total playing time in DeadTrigger 2 was 40 minutes. Overall, these are very good results. In our tests, we set the brightness to 63%, which corresponds to a value of 200 cd/m².
| Mode\Device | Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime | Huawei Honor 3C (H30-U10) | Asus Zenfone 5 |
| Music | 28:34 | 100:00 | — |
| Reading | 10:00 | 16:40 | 7:24 |
| Navigation | 6:53 | 5:53 | 3:02 |
| Watch HD video | 8:20 | 9:31 | 5:53 |
| Watching HD videos from Youtube | 8:41 | 4:33 | 5:33 |
| AntutuTester (points) | 6178 | 7024 | 2856 |
| GFXBench (minutes) | 430,4 | 237 | 163 |
| GFXBench (scores) | 720.4 Frame | 368 (6.6 fps) | 673 (12.0 fps) |
In modereading All wireless communications are turned off, including data transmission on the mobile network, and the display brightness is set to 200 cd/m2. When listeningmusic automatic data synchronization and data transfer worked. The sound volume in the headphones is at 12 out of 15 possible levels. All music files are in MP3 format, bitrate 320 Kbps.Navigation includes route planning in the Google Navigation application. The brightness is set to 200 cd/m2, all data communication modules are disabled. During playback video Data transmission on the mobile network is active, the display brightness is set to 200 cd/m2, the sound volume in the headphones is at level 12 out of a possible 15. Video file format is MKV, resolution 1024x432 pixels, frame rate 24. Video playback from Youtube was accompanied not only by working on a Wi-Fi network, but also by active data transfer. The display brightness is set to 200 cd/m2, the sound volume in the headphones is at 12 out of 15 possible levels.* - data obtained under similar conditions, but with the brightness set to 50% and possible You can familiarize yourself with the testing methodology in material.
Screen
Our Galaxy Grand Prime is equipped with a TFT display with a resolution of 960x540 pixels, while the pixel density is 240 ppi. The screen has a small air gap and an oleophobic coating.
There is no automatic brightness adjustment sensor. The brightness itself varies from 17.9 cd/m² to 315 cd/m². In this case, the contrast is 1:439. Of course, the screen fades in the sun, but the information remains legible.
We also checked the factory screen calibration. The graphs show that the screen is a little warmer than necessary. The color gamut is narrower than sRGB and shifted towards warm shades. I wouldn't dare call the screen bad. But it can be good, because you need to understand that the device is inexpensive. On the other hand, it would be nice to have automatic brightness adjustment, but for some reason it is not here.
Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is equipped with two cameras – a 5 MP front camera and an 8 MP main camera. The front one has standard characteristics, but among them there are interesting settings that will help retouch the face, enlarge the eyes and change the oval of the face. The main camera can take photos in HDR mode and video in FullHD resolution. The basic settings are well known from other Samsung models.
If we talk about the quality of pictures from the main camera, they turn out to be quite average. There is nothing masterpiece, but the camera cannot be called frankly weak either. The pictures are especially good in sunny, clear weather, but with poor visibility and especially in the evening/night time, the quality of the photos is quite average. The front camera is only suitable for Skype. She is capable of taking good shots, but only in good lighting conditions.
Examples of photos taken with the main camera in automatic mode:
An example of shooting Full HD video:
Example of photos taken with the front camera:
Results
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is an inexpensive but very high-quality smartphone from a renowned manufacturer. Yes, its main competitors have better characteristics and screen resolution, but they are mostly produced by more modest brands. The small screen resolution in 2015 looks a little strange, but at the same time, to see individual pixels you need to have very good eyesight. A small amount of RAM, of course, is also not an advantage, but you need to take into account that the smartphone works smoothly and quickly, even with a large number of installed applications. Don't forget about the appearance - the smartphone looks more expensive than what they ask for. And this is a significant advantage for an affordable device. At the time of writing the review, the cost of the smartphone was 4199 UAH. It can be safely recommended for ordinary people who use their smartphone primarily for communication, and not for playing games at maximum settings.
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is an inexpensive smartphone with a large display and optimal technical parameters to ensure sufficient performance and everyday tasks. This phone is designed for users who want to get a “large” device with a large display, but the most advanced technical parameters are not important to them.
Appearance
The appearance of the Galaxy Grand Prime is fully consistent with the latest design concept of the smartphones in the line: straight body lines with rounded corners.
The case itself is made of plastic, and its dimensions are 144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm and weighs 156 grams. This is not to say that the phone is small, but those who mainly buy it want just such a device. There are three color options for the model on the market: black, white and gold.
Screen
Most of the front panel is occupied by a 5-inch display, although it is not an AMOLED matrix, but a TFT screen, so its viewing angles are not so good, however, at an angle the picture is only slightly distorted.
Screen resolution is 960 by 540 pixels with a density of 220ppi. Today this is not an ideal display, but it is worth remembering that the price of the smartphone is quite affordable.
Iron
Galaxy Grand Prime received a new Snapdragon 410 chipset - this is a budget “pebble”, but it is built on a 64-bit architecture with a 4-core processor (Cortex-A53) with an operating frequency of 1.2 GHz and an Adreno 306 video chip.
The phone also has 1 GB of RAM. Although this does not provide amazing performance, the smartphone copes with all the necessary tasks easily, as well as with “heavy” games at medium graphics settings.
The main memory in the device is 8 GB, of which about 5 GB is available to the user, but you can always expand this volume thanks to the microSD memory card slot up to 64 gigabytes. A 2600 mAh battery should be enough for a full day of active phone use.
Camera
Despite its almost budget focus, the Galaxy Grand Prime received a 5-megapixel front camera. At the time of the announcement, even the more expensive models in the line could not boast of such a module, so the Galaxy Grand Prime immediately received the title of an inexpensive smartphone for selfie lovers.
Another undoubted advantage of the smartphone is its support for LTE networks, which makes it even more attractive in the eyes of potential buyers. There is a version with a single SIM card slot on the market, as well as the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos model.
Video: smartphone review
Video: Galaxy Grand Prime in games
For owners:
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 72.1 mm (millimeters) 7.21 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft (feet) 2.84 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 144.8 mm (millimeters) 14.48 cm (centimeters) 0.48 ft (feet) 5.7 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 8.6 mm (millimeters) 0.86 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.34 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 156 g (grams) 0.34 lbs 5.5 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 89.78 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.45 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | White Grey Golden |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Plastic |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 700 MHz (SM-G530Y) LTE 2600 MHz (SM-G530F) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8 |
| Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption. | 4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 2048 kB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1200 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 306 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 400 MHz (megahertz) |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) 1.5 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 533 MHz (megahertz) |
| SM-G530W - 1.5 GB RAM |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | TFT |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.45 in (inches) 62.26 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.36 in (inches) 110.69 mm (millimeters) 11.07 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 540 x 960 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 220 ppi (pixels per inch) 86 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 66.23% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) HOGP |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2600 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 17 h (hours) 1020 min (minutes) 0.7 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 17 h (hours) 1020 min (minutes) 0.7 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the guidelines of ICNIRP 1998. | 0.412 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.382 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 0.461 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 1.207 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
additional characteristics
Some devices have characteristics that do not fall into the above categories, but it is important to point them out.
| additional characteristics Information about other device characteristics. | TV tuner - SM-G530BT SM-G530H - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.412 W/kg; body - 0.382 W/kg SM-G530H - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.461 W/kg; body - 1.207 W/kg SM-G530BT - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.529 W/kg; body - 0.367 W/kg SM-G530BT - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.559 W/kg; body - 1.016 W/kg SM-G530W - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.504 W/kg; body - 0.426 W/kg SM-G530W - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.750 W/kg; body - 0.90 W/kg |
With a thickness of just 8.6 mm, the GALAXY Grand Prime smartphone is highly functional and equipped with all the capabilities for communication on the go. Compact but with a big screen: The 5-inch qHD display provides complete comfort for the eyes when browsing the web, watching videos and reading e-books.
High performance
The GALAXY Grand Prime smartphone is equipped with a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor to support multitasking - running multiple applications simultaneously.
All friends in one shot!
Selfies with friends have never been so easy! The GALAXY Grand Prime smartphone is equipped with a 5-megapixel front camera with a wide-angle lens with a field of view of 85 degrees. The wider the lens' field of view, the more friends and background objects you can fit into one frame. The high resolution of the image will ensure that you get an excellent image that you will immediately want to post online.
High capacity battery
Now you don't have to worry about the battery being low at the moment when it is especially important for you to make a call. The GALAXY Grand Prime smartphone is equipped with a 2,600 mAh battery.
Android Kitkat OS
Android OS KitKat 4.4 combined with convenient features and high performance features of the GALAXY Grand Prime smartphone are optimized for simple and effective everyday use.
