Samsung pioneered the trend of a new breed of devices, now more commonly known as 'phablets', smartphones that are (almost) nearing tablets in size. After the company's successful Galaxy Note device, many followed suit including homegrown manufacturers like Micromax and Karbonn who are offering devices in the under-15k, and even under 10K price point.To compete with these, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Grand Duos, though it has been priced at Rs. 21,500. Is it the 'Samsung' brand value or does the device really live up to user expectations? We take a look.
Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos mobile was launched in January 2013. The phone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 480x800 pixels at a pixel density of 187 pixels per inch (ppi). Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. It comes with 1GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos runs Android 4.1 and is powered by a 2100mAh removable battery.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos on the rear packs 8-megapixel camera. It sports a 2-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos is based on Android 4.1 and packs 8GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 64GB). The Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Regular and Regular cards. The Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos measures 143.50 x 76.80 x 9.60mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 161.00 grams. It was launched in White and Blue colours.
Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v4.00, FM radioWi-Fi Direct, and 3G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer.
As of 2nd November 2024, Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos price in India starts at Rs. 8,999.
Alternate names | GT-I9082 |
Brand | Samsung |
Model | Galaxy Grand Duos |
Price in India | ₹8,999 |
Release date | January 2013 |
Form factor | Bar |
Dimensions (mm) | 143.50 x 76.80 x 9.60 |
Weight (g) | 161.00 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 2100 |
Removable battery | Yes |
Colours | White, Blue |
Screen size (inches) | 5.00 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 480x800 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 187 |
Processor | 1.2GHz dual-core |
RAM | 1GB |
Internal storage | 8GB |
Expandable storage | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 64 |
Rear camera | 8-megapixel |
Rear flash | LED |
Front camera | 2-megapixel |
Operating system | Android 4.1 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/g/n |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 4.00 |
NFC | No |
Infrared | No |
USB OTG | No |
Headphones | 3.5mm |
FM | Yes |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
SIM 1 | |
SIM Type | Regular |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | No |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
SIM 2 | |
SIM Type | Regular |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | No |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes |
Barometer | No |
Temperature sensor | No |