Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 with quad-core processor launched

Samsung Electronics today introduced the Galaxy Grand 2, the successor to the highly-successful Galaxy Grand phablet. Unlike the Galaxy Grand which had a dual-core processor, this second version of this device has a quad-core processor. Key features include an 8 megapixel camera and a bigger 5.25 inch 1280x720 TFT screen. The screen has a 16:9 HD ratio or a wide angle ratio, which is well-suited for movies, playing games, etc. It is a dual-SIM phone. The processor is clocked at 1.2 GHz and the smartphone has 1.5 GB RAM and 8 GB internal memory. It has a microSD slot with 64 GB as the limit. The front camera is 1.9MP and is capable of shooting and recording in HD mode. [caption id=“attachment_124856” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Samsung Galaxy 2 in this product photo.[/caption] The smartphones supports WiFi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 version, GPS ＋ Glonass and USB 2.0. The smartphone runs Android 4.3 version. The batter is 2,600mAh and Samsung is promising 10 hours of  playback and 17 hours of calls on the Galaxy Grand 2. Sensors on the list include: Proximity, Accelerometer, Compass, Light, Hall Sensor. Somer software features of the smartphone include: • Story Album: Organise pictures by timeline, and create and print albums all from the device. • S Translator: A translation service that provides instantaneous translations at any time. • S Travel: Provides guides and travel information. • Sound & Shot: Record up to nine seconds of audio with your photos. • Samsung Hub: Unique content service that provides access to music, videos, games and more. • Group Play: To listen to music, share documents or play games together. • Samsung Link: Connects devices so users can access photos, music, videos and documents from multiple locations. Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 will be offered in White, and Black and Pink is available in selective regions. It’s not clear when the device will launch in India, but when it does, the price of this device will be worth watching. The Galaxy Grand was launched in India for Rs 21,500, which is currently price at Rs 18,870 on Samsung’s official website, although it is available on Amazon India for close to Rs 16,000. Will Samsung price this phone just under Rs 20,000 or will it price it close to Rs 30,000 given that it has a quad-core processor? That remains to be seen but price could make a big difference to the success of the Galaxy Grand 2 in India.