Review of the smartphone Samsung I9082 Galaxy Grand Duos Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos: big and powerful

The Korean company with a worldwide reputation Samsung previously held a leading position in the ranking of mobile phones. However, about 3-4 years ago, she began to lose ground. The reason for this is the appearance on the market of a large number of cheap Chinese smartphones, which simply overwhelmed the budget segment. However, Samsung developers decided not to stand aside and in response created a whole series of inexpensive gadgets. At the time of issue, their cost varied within 10,000 rubles. Thanks to this, the company was able to significantly increase the number of potential buyers. So, let's take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos, its specs and features.

Series development

The company had to save on technical equipment in order to create an inexpensive smartphone. Attracting buyers, the developers focused on battery capacity and front camera resolution. In 2014-2015 even in the middle segment, it was difficult to meet such indicators: the 5-megapixel front camera with a wide-angle format became the best in the budget class. Thanks to her, a large number of young people were attracted. After all, it is this age group that prefers to take high-quality selfies. Of course, the developers of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos had to sacrifice some features. For example, in this model, the display suffered the most. We'll talk more about it later.

As for performance, there were no particular problems, since the gadget was based on a 64-bit processor. You can surf the Internet, play games, and perform other tasks on your phone.

The main category of buyers were people for whom it was important to have a smartphone with a durable battery and a high-quality front camera. The lineup includes options with white, black, gold and gray body.

External design

At first glance at the Samsung Grand Duos smartphone, you can immediately determine the belonging to the brand. The developers used the characteristic features of the company. The design is typical, Samsung. A frame in a silvery shade runs along the side face. The corners are slightly rounded, but the rectangular shape is clearly visible. The control panel has an oval mechanical button. The company logo flaunts between the top of the screen and the speaker. It is also on the back cover. Most of the front panel is occupied by the screen. The frame around it is narrow, thickening above and below. This is done in order to accommodate the control buttons, earpiece with front camera and sensors.

Unfortunately, there is one significant drawback on the rear panel - a protruding camera lens. On the sides of it are a flash and a speaker hole.

The location of the connectors is standard for modern smartphones. The user on the side faces will see ports for USB, memory cards and headsets. There is also a lock key and a volume rocker in the form of a rocker.

Externally, the device looks quite solid and attractive, it was noticed by most buyers.

Housing dimensions and features

It is worth noting that the developers in the manufacture of the Samsung Grand Prime Duos phone selected the optimal dimensions. Its thickness is 9 mm. The device does not look very narrow, but not thick either. The height of the case was 145 mm, and the width was 72 mm. The phone is comfortable in the hand, you can operate it with one hand. Many buyers have noticed the resemblance to Sony's Xperia Z3.

The manufacturer used high quality plastic for the case. The owners have no complaints about the assembly. Squeak, crunch, backlash and other unpleasant moments are absent. In principle, such problems are not typical for all Samsung devices. Given the small thickness of the phone, many buyers doubted whether it could bend. However, after testing, it was found that there is no such drawback in the phone.

Body type - monoblock. The back cover is removable. Under it is the battery and slots for SIM cards. The lock is of good quality. The lid is easy to remove and put back on with no problems.

Screen features

In the Samsung Grand Duos series, the developers used a low-quality display. This is evidenced by the resolution of 960x540 px. Currently, it is considered insufficient for high-quality display of information on the screen. Given that its diagonal is four and a half inches, the pixel density is miserable. It is only 220 ppi. Naturally, this affects the quality of the image. "Squares" though not visible to the naked eye, but the clarity is somewhat blurred. However, the IPS-matrix saves the situation. It is responsible for a good level of brightness and wide viewing angles. When using the phone on the street in any weather, the owner can easily see the information on the screen.

The developers did not provide an automatic brightness control function. This is explained by the lack of a light sensor. However, the situation is saved by the fact that the maximum brightness level is 400 cd/m 2 . It is only manually adjustable.

Describing the screen, it must be said that, unfortunately, there is no oleophobic coating. There is also no protective glass. If you use the phone without a case, then small scratches and scuffs cannot be avoided. Also, many owners recommend immediately purchasing a special film for the screen. It will protect it from mechanical damage, and fingerprints will not accumulate much.

Samsung Grand Duos: camera specifications

As mentioned above, the manufacturer positioned the model as a selfie device. For this reason, a high-quality 5-megapixel matrix was used on the front camera. It does not have flash and autofocus, but is equipped with a wide-angle lens that allows you to view within 85 degrees. All owners with its help can easily take high-quality panoramic and atmospheric photos. And most importantly, there is the ability to create group selfies.

The resolution of the main camera is also quite consistent with modern requirements. It is equipped with an 8-megapixel matrix. There is a flash and autofocus. The maximum resolution is 3264 × 2448 pixels. The menu has a large number of functions that are designed to work with photos. There is no stabilization mode, but in most cases this does not affect the quality of the pictures.

The developers have provided the possibility of video recording. Clips can be recorded at a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels. The maximum speed will be 30 frames per second. In video mode, you can use recording with sound and AF tracking.

Communications

The Samsung Grand Duos series includes devices that support 4G networks. To work on the device, the Android operating system is installed. It has a built-in browser for web surfing. Working on the phone is a real pleasure. Pages load quickly and the connection is stable. Testing of devices of this series was carried out not only by users, but also by specialists. The reviews for both were positive. The developers installed dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n channel) on the gadget. There is also Bluetooth version 4.

Multimedia

Samsung has long been famous for its multimedia capabilities. The Samsung Grand Prime Duos SM-G530H is no exception. During the operation of the gadget, the wide potential of the player was discovered. It handles most known video formats perfectly. At the same time, there is no need for preliminary conversion and optimization. However, it was not without drawbacks. For example, the popular MKV and MOV resolutions are not playable by the device.

There are also no comments on the audio player. It plays all standard formats. However, those owners who use FLAC will have to download third-party software to listen to their favorite music tracks.

Battery specifications

As for a state employee, the Samsung Grand Duos smartphone is equipped with a fairly capacious battery. Its volume is 2600 mAh. Battery type - lithium-ion. The battery life characteristics are worthy of respect. Surprisingly, the Korean state employee is able to almost compete with the iPhone 6 version. If we consider the battery life with the active video viewing mode, then these two gadgets show almost the same results - 7 hours. When listening to music through headphones, the battery life will last for about 80 hours. The manufacturer claims that the smartphone will work up to 17 hours in an active conversation.

Samsung Grand Duos in this parameter can be compared with models of the middle segment. Users claim that under normal load, the device can work for at least 2 days. However, there are some limitations, the highest energy consumption occurs during games.

Energy saving and battery charging

This model has an extreme power saving mode. When activated, the smartphone will be able to additionally work for 1 hour. This option saves owners, for example, in case of an important call.

If you charge the battery with an original charger, you will need to spend a little more than 2 hours. The developers have provided the ability to replenish the battery life via a USB cable (port type - 3.0). This method will take no more than 2 hours. Unfortunately, there is no fast battery charging mode. But in fairness it is worth noting that the manufacturer warned about this.

Samsung Grand Duos Reviews

Although this gadget belongs to rather cheap devices, it has far from the worst characteristics. Most owners are satisfied with the hardware "stuffing". Laudatory reviews are devoted to modern design, a decent level of performance, high image quality. The resolution of the cameras caused delight among the younger generation. After all, the photos are truly magnificent.

In any case, this model is not just another cheap Chinese smartphone, but a brand device with a worldwide reputation. Surprisingly, a 4-core processor delivers performance that even 8-core shady market chipsets can't deliver. This is what deserves special attention.

Also in their reviews, users noted that the manufacturer listened to their wishes. In this series, the developers did not overfill the gadget with pre-installed software. Thanks to this, the phone began to work much faster. Also, importantly, according to many owners, the interface now looks more attractive.

Conclusion

Summing up the review of the Samsung Grand Prime smartphone, we can say with confidence that this device is 100% worth the money spent. He performs all his main functions on a solid four on a 5-point scale. Before buying, it is important to decide what kind of requirements will be presented to the gadget. If you need a smartphone with a powerful battery, you can pay attention to the Samsung Grand Prime.

Samsung has long been a leader in all price segments among Android smartphones. Now the next step is the task of repeating the success among dual-symbol Android-smartphones. So far, Samsung has succeeded. And now the manufacturer announces a huge DualSIM - Galaxy Grand Duos - a smartphone with a 5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 800x480 pixels. This could be expected from little-known manufacturers who are trying with all their might to tear off a piece of the pie from the huge market, but you expect something more impressive from the leader, with a screen with a resolution of 960x540 pixels, or better, 1280x720 pixels. When the smartphone came to us for a test, we could not even think how it would all turn out. It turned out that Samsung once again managed to create a device that other manufacturers will be equal to.

The design of the novelty has become closer to, while the younger model is more like. Smartphone dimensions 143.5 × 76.9 × 9.6 mm, weight 162 g. For comparison, Galaxy S III dimensions 136.6 × 70.6 × 8.6 mm, weight 133 g, Galaxy Note II - 151.1x80 , 5x9.4 mm, weight 180 g. Since the screen diagonal in the Grand Duos is 5 inches, it would be best to compare it with the Galaxy S III with a 4.8-inch screen, but the numbers indicate that we have a slightly reduced copy Note II than the grown Galaxy S III. The smartphone does not look compact - it is a large device with a large screen and a glossy body, nevertheless, Grand Duos fits comfortably in the hand.

On the front side of the case there is a set of sensors, speaker, camera and keys. Only the event indicator is missing. The hardware home key rises above the glass, and its edges are cut off so that the user has the impression that it is made of metal. Looks unusual and attractive.

Silver plastic around the perimeter of the case is designed to look like metal as much as possible. On it are the power button, volume, headphone jack, charger and a small microphone hole.

On the back side, on the same line, there is a recess for removing the cover, a flash LED, a camera eye and two speaker slots. Under the cover are hidden slots for SIM 1 and SIM 2, as well as memory cards. Access to the SIM 1 slot and memory cards is closed by the battery, while the SIM from the second slot is hot-swappable. It doesn’t matter for a smartphone which SIM is which, in the menu you can set the 3G mode for any of them

The removable cover is not as flexible as in older models, but unlike them, it has a pattern in the form of triangles, so you can’t call it completely featureless, although we would prefer rough plastic, like in the Galaxy S Duos.

Operating system and shell

The smartphone runs on Android 4.1.2 operating system. A proprietary TouchWiz shell - Nature UX - is installed on top of the standard interface. With the exception of the S-Pen settings, the Grand Duos interface is no different from the Galaxy Note II. You can read about the possibilities of the latter in the material.

Of the new things that we are facing for the first time, we note the presence of a new switch in the notification panel responsible for activating the multi-window mode (when the function is inactive, calling the multi-window mode by holding the "Back" key does not work). There is also a switch for the active SIM card.

In the SIM card manager, a new item has been added that allows you to receive calls on the second SIM, if the first one is currently used to access the Internet, while the data transfer will be interrupted. Otherwise, the second SIM will not be available. To be able to receive calls on two SIMs at the same time, you need to set up call forwarding in the Active Mode menu. In it, you can specify where calls will be redirected if any of the SIMs is "busy". If you set up forwarding between the cards installed in your smartphone, then when you receive an incoming call, if you are already on a call, a corresponding signal will appear and a pop-up window will be prompted to make a choice, hold the current call and accept the incoming one, or end the current call and answer the incoming one.

You cannot assign a default SIM for making calls and sending messages, only for data transfer. When dialing a number and in messages, there are always two icons - SIM 1, SIM 2. That is, in order to make a call from a SIM card installed in the first slot, you need to click on the SIM 1 icon.

Of the other features of the Grand Duos interface, we note the presence of many types of vibro operation with the ability to create your own and a wide range of background screensavers for messages.

Hardware platform

The smartphone uses a system-on-a-chip Broadcom BCM28155. The chipset is made using 40nm technology and includes two Cortex-A9 processor cores capable of operating at a maximum clock frequency of 1.2 GHz, supporting NEON, a graphics core VideoCore IV and 1 GB LPDDR2 RAM(400 MHz).

According to the benchmark results, the system performance is at the level of Nvidia Tegra2, MTK6577T.

In the Epic Citadel app, the image was displayed with artifacts, although there were no image problems in the games we tested.

The smartphone allows you to play videos up to Full HD resolution, and you don’t need to install third-party applications to view it, the built-in player copes well with this task, and besides, it is one of the most advanced among the “standard” ones. Test videos AVI, MP4, MKV launched and played without problems.
Conversational and multimedia speakers proved to be on the good side, both in conversation and in a call. The sound did not disappoint in the headphones either, it is loud and will appeal to the vast majority of users.

The battery life of the smartphone is one of its strengths. The use of such a large display did not negatively affect the survivability of the battery. The Antutu Tester application showed 4 hours or more than 700 points, which is equivalent to two days of work with an average load or 6-7 hours with constant use of GPS. In reading mode, the smartphone will last 13 hours and 22 minutes, in the player mode - 33 hours and 22 minutes.

Display

The display of a smartphone is clearly not the leader in the number of dots per inch, so those who are looking for a device with a Retina display will be disappointed. For me, a lover of high-quality screens, including high-resolution and sharp pictures, the Grand Duos display did not cause rejection. This does not mean that the pixels are invisible, on the contrary, they are visible even at a relatively large distance from the eyes, provided that you have good eyesight, but these same pixels do not spoil the impression of the device at all.

When looking at the screen diagonally from the lower right corner to the upper left, the colors lose some of their saturation, but there is no inversion typical of inexpensive TN matrices. The minimum brightness is 11.7 cd / m², the maximum is 347 cd / m², 50% on the scale corresponds to 202 cd / m², and with automatic adjustment in office lighting conditions, the display shows 190 cd / m².

Camera

The quality of the main camera is traditionally good for Samsung, the photos are sharp, with natural colors. A lot of settings, including image stabilization, macro mode and many others, will allow you to choose the optimal settings for getting the best shot. The lack of HDR mode can be called the most serious drawback of the camera, but this fact is unlikely to keep you from buying a smartphone. The quality of the video is also on top, while recording, you can specify the focus point by touching the screen.

Examples of 8 MP photos taken by the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos smartphone

An example of recording Full HD video with a Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos smartphone

The front 2 MP camera copes with the tasks assigned to the top five, I was surprised that the maximum video resolution is limited to a resolution of 720x480 pixels.

Results

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos is far from the first device with support for two SIM-cards and a 5-inch screen, you can’t call it affordable either. Why did he impress us so much? First, one of the most functional shells. Working with it, you understand that the manufacturer cares not only about how to sell the device, but also about how to make it as convenient as possible in everyday work. Secondly, multimedia abilities - the capabilities of music and video players. Thirdly, cameras, both main and front. Fourth, work time. For a smartphone with such a large display and two SIM cards, this is especially true. All this together makes the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos the best dual-SIM smartphone with a 5-inch screen.

When choosing a smartphone for each user, there are important aspects that must be present in it. However, sometimes the choice is made in favor of more expensive flagship models, although subsequently most of their functionality is still not used.

But do not forget that for some budget gadgets the functionality can be no worse, and the performance is quite enough for trouble-free use, and they cope with all everyday tasks. This model is the Grand Duos GT-I9082, whose characteristics are far from the flagship ones, but the device deserves attention.

Design and ergonomics

The smartphone is made in the proprietary design of Samsung and has a physical Home button at the bottom of the screen. In general, the appearance is attractive, but not very convenient for using the gadget with one hand. The fact is that the back cover is glossy, and the phone can easily slip out of your hands. In addition, it collects fingerprints well and scratches easily. Therefore, immediately after buying a smartphone, you should think about purchasing a cover that covers the back cover, such as a bumper.

In total, the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082 smartphone is made in two color variations - white and blue. The blue looks more attractive because it has a slight metallic tint with a sheen, while the white one is no different from devices from other manufacturers. The build quality is high, there are no backlashes and squeaks, and the back cover closes tightly.

In addition to the large Home button, other controls are located on the smartphone in the usual Samsung style. The power / unlock button is located on the right side, the volume rocker is on the left. The top end is occupied only by the headphone jack, while the bottom has a USB connector and a microphone hole. Flash, camera and speaker are lined up at the top of the gadget. The camera protrudes a little, and there is a slight bulge on the speaker grill, which ensures high volume when the smartphone is resting on the table on the back cover.

Display

There are no complaints about the diagonal of the display - these are honest and have become the standard for modern state employees of 5 inches. However, the quality of the picture has greatly let us down, and there are two main reasons for this. The first is a rather low resolution for such a diagonal, which is only 800 x 480 pixels. This value is too low, and the pixelization is clearly visible even without looking at the image in detail. The second reason is the use of a simple TFT matrix. If there were at least IPS here, the low resolution could be forgiven, but with the low viewing angles inherent in this particular technology, the picture quality becomes quite sad. Therefore, the display can be clearly attributed to the minuses of this device.

The sensor of the device is classic for budget models. The reaction is fast and accurate, multi-touch up to five touches is supported. The display is protected by glass, but not tempered, so you should think about protecting it from scratches with a protective film or glass. Using the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082 sensor, whose characteristics are still pleasant, is quite convenient, and it does not cause any particular complaints.

Main camera

The smartphone Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Duos GT-I9082 has two cameras with pretty good performance. The main one received a resolution of 8 megapixels and high-quality optics, which allows you to take clear pictures without noise in clear weather and quite acceptable photos in artificial or low light. In addition, there is the ability to shoot video in 1920 x 1080 resolution at up to 30 frames per second. The LED flash doesn't really help with photography, but it can serve as a great flashlight.

Front-camera

The front camera received a resolution of 2 megapixels, which is quite enough for a pleasant video chat. Selfies can also be taken, but only if there is good lighting, otherwise the photos are noisy and fuzzy. But in general, regarding the cameras, the smartphone received pretty good performance for a state employee.

autonomy

The smartphone has a battery with an ordinary capacity indicator for this price segment, which is 2100 mAh. According to the manufacturer, this capacity should be enough for 10 hours of talks in the 2G network. And it is here that the presence of a display matrix that is undemanding to power makes itself felt and becomes a plus, increasing the operating time from a single charge. As a result, the smartphone quite effortlessly survives during the day of active use with always-on mobile Internet or Wi-Fi. If you use it mainly for calls and short correspondence, then the battery will last for 2-3 days of work.

It is worth noting that the Samsung GT-I9082 Galaxy Grand Duos battery is quite durable, and its capacity does not begin to noticeably decrease after the first 100 cycles, as is observed with other manufacturers.

Hardware specifications

Often, Samsung and similar manufacturers cannot find any MTK or similar budget crystal. So in this model, the Broadcom BCM28155 chip is installed, which has 2 cores with frequencies of 1.2 GHz each. Graphics are handled by the VideoCore IV accelerator. It can be seen that the characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082 are far from being flagship, and there could be problems in operation if it were not for the low resolution of the display. Thanks to him, the interface remains smooth, and using the smartphone is quite comfortable, although there are slight lags. However, you can safely forget about heavy gaming applications with high requirements for the graphics subsystem - they simply either will not start or will not work correctly.

1 GB of RAM is provided for the simultaneous operation of several applications. It is enough to use a couple of instant messengers and a browser without constantly closing each application. To store user and system files, the device received 8 GB of non-volatile memory. The system occupies about 4 GB out of the box, the rest of the volume is available to the user. It is worth noting right away that applications are not transferred to a memory card, so it would be best to leave this volume for them, and to download music, videos, movies and other content, you need to install a MicroSD memory card with a capacity of up to 64 GB. To connect your smartphone to a computer and reset the files, you should download the driver for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082, which can be found on the official website of the manufacturer.

When buying a memory card with the maximum capacity for the device, it is best to immediately check it for compatibility right in the store, as it was noticed that some cards, despite the fact that they were correctly formatted, were not seen by the smartphone.

Software

Out of the box, the device comes with firmware based on Android 4.1.2. Subsequently, if desired, it can be updated over the air to version 4.2.2. Unfortunately, the manufacturer stopped supporting the smartphone on this version, the appearance of custom firmware with a newer version of the system is also unlikely, at least they are not yet in the special Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082 w3bsit3-dns.com theme.

The software is well optimized, which reduces battery consumption and improves the smoothness of the interface, this is often emphasized by users when they write reviews about the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082. As in other devices from Samsung, the smartphone received a proprietary design TouchWiz Nature UX. However, along with this interface, there are a large number of branded applications on the smartphone, which, however, may be useless for some. Unfortunately, they are systemic and cannot be removed without rooting the system.

Galaxy Grand, which supports two SIM-cards. The device is a good device with a 5-inch screen and a relatively low price. Of course, don't expect specs like the Galaxy S III, but it's probably one of the best Dual-SIM smartphones out there.

As expected, the Samsung Galaxy Grand is not the most compact device that can be found on store shelves. It measures 143.5 x 76.9 x 9.6mm, which means it's not the thinnest smartphone with a 5-inch screen, but it's comfortable to hold in your hands, as Samsung was able to keep the thickness under 10mm. The weight of the device is 162 grams, which is relatively good for such dimensions.

The smartphone has a color similar to the models that appeared after the Galaxy S III. The main features of the design are borrowed from it, but a slightly different, more slippery to the touch plastic is used. It doesn't look as good as the Galaxy Note II's plastic, so it's safe to assume that the cost has been reduced this way. Note that slippery plastic can cause some problems, but if you have large enough hands (or when working with two hands at the same time), then it will be convenient to control the device.

On the front surface of the device is a screen, under which there is a home control key, and above it is a speaker, sensors, a front camera and a company logo with the inscription "DUOS". On the right side, you can see the power / lock button, and on the left - the volume control key. At the top end there is a 3.5 mm headphone output, and at the bottom there is a microUSB output and a microphone. On the back side are the main camera with LED flash, slots for an external speaker and the company logo.

That's actually all about the appearance of the device.

Now let's see what is under the battery cover. There you will find two slots for SIM cards and one for a card. To access one SIM slot, you need to remove the battery, for the second, just remove the back cover.

Performance and Software

The Samsung Galaxy Grand is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Broadcom Cortex-A9 processor, Broadcom VideoCore IV graphics accelerator, and 1GB of RAM. Manages the smartphone operating system Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.

While the specs are similar to the Galaxy S II Plus, the architecture is slightly different, so there may be different test results.

Benchmark Pi's single-threaded process test showed quite poor results. But that was predictable, as it lost out mainly to smartphones with higher clocked processors.

In the Quadrant test, the gadget again bypassed the Galaxy S II Plus and lost only to 4-core devices. It also outperformed the original Galaxy S II quite a bit.

In the GLBenchmark test, our test subject couldn't get past the Mali-400MP graphics accelerator used in the original Galaxy S II, but it's still fairly close to it.

Finally, the SunSpider and Browsermark tests showed very good results. Our smartphone comes right behind the Galaxy S III.

The pictures come out pretty good. But if you compare, for example, with the Galaxy S III, then the shadows are better developed, and the gadgets are almost identical in color reproduction and detail.

Photo examples:

The Grand also has a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling.

Battery

The device has at its disposal a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2100 mAh. One battery charge, according to the manufacturer, should be enough for 10 hours 10 minutes of battery life in talk mode and 440 hours of standby time.

Price

The price of Samsung Galaxy Grand in the Russian market is 17,990 rubles. Note that this smartphone is suitable for those who need a second slot for SIM-cards, a fairly large display and a solid software package. If Dual-SIM does not play a special role, then it is better to look at the Galaxy S II, which will be a great alternative to a new smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Grand video review:

We want to devote this article to a review of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos smartphone, labeled i9082. Galaxy Grand Duos appeared on sale relatively recently, and has already aroused wide interest among buyers. In view of this interest, we want to analyze the smartphone for its potential buyers.

Description Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos i9082

So, let's get to the review. Samsung Galaxy Grand has a fairly compact packaging box, white. Having opened the box, we can immediately see the smartphone, which is clearly inscribed in the dimensions of the box. As for the first impression, having looked at this device, I did not notice any special changes, today Samsung adheres to conservatism in its smartphones. You may well discuss me, but I still cannot but say that the box and the packaging of the smartphone in it, to put it mildly, are borrowed from the iPhone, and this depresses me as a user of Samsung devices, since Galaxy smartphones lose their self-identity . The contents of the box didn't surprise me either.

Delivery set in a box

Taking the smartphone out of the box and removing the separating cover, below are: instructions, charger, USB-microUSB cable, headphones and headphone tips - this completes the package. Perhaps it is worth saying a few words about the package. All the components that come with the Galaxy Grand are no different from those in the Galaxy S3. Speaking about the contents of the kit, it includes everything you need to run the phone - no more, no less.

Design and ergonomics

For review, we were given the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Elegant White, as the name implies, a white smartphone. If we compare the Grand Duos with the Galaxy S3, then the latter clearly loses in size, this is not surprising, since the Grand Duos has a 5-inch screen, compared to the Galaxy S3 - this is about obvious differences. If we compare the design, the front of both smartphones is identical.

At the top of the front of the phone are the earpiece, proximity and light sensors, and the front camera. At the bottom, as in all Samsung smartphones, there is a "Home" key, on both sides of this button are the "Menu" and "Back" keys. At the top, closer to the left edge, there is a headphone jack, at the bottom in the center there is a connector for connecting a cable. On the left side panel there is a volume control button, on the right side there is a button to turn on the gadget. On the back of the smartphone, on the same horizontal line, there are: a flash, a camera and a speaker. The back cover is removable, to remove it, you need to pry it from the side, there is a special recess.

Opening the back cover of the phone, we see the battery and two slots for SIM-cards. I want to note right away that the device supports the usual type of SIM-cards. The first SIM slot is battery-locked, which means that in order to insert or remove SIM1, you will need to remove the battery first. The entrance to the second slot is not blocked by anything. Below the battery is a slot for a memory card.

Specifications Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos

The smartphone includes a 5-inch display with a touch control system. Screen resolution: 480×800, with support for 16 million colors. Processor: Cortex A9 Dual (1.2 GHz), dual core. RAM: 1 GB. The gadget has 8 GB of internal memory and supports microSD memory cards up to 64 GB. The operating system is Android 4.1.2. On top of Android installed graphical shell TouchWiz UX - Samsung's proprietary development.

The smartphone is equipped with two cameras: the main (rear) and front (front). Main camera (with autofocus): 8 megapixels, takes pictures with a resolution of 3264 × 2448, supports FullHD video recording. Front camera: 2 MP. The smartphone supports the following communication standards: GSM (2G), EDGE (2.9G), UMTS (3G), HSPA (3.5G), HSPA+ (3.75G). Navigation systems: GPS (A-GPS) and Glonass. Availability of wireless technologies: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0. It is worth mentioning the presence of FM-radio with RDS support. Messaging robot: SMS, MMS, Email. Built-in full-featured organizer, audio and video players. Availability of LED lighting. Device dimensions: 143.5/76.9/9.6 mm. Weight: 162 g. Battery capacity 2100 mAh. Warranty: 12 months.

General impression of the smartphone

Turning on the smartphone, we are immediately greeted by the TouchWiz graphical shell, which is somewhat improved in this smartphone, unlike previous Galaxy models. It is worth noting the smooth scrolling and animation of this shell.

What I did not like was the "graininess" of the screen, which immediately catches the eye. By increasing the screen diagonal, this negatively affected the quality of the picture and, in my opinion, this is a very big omission of the model. A screen resolution of 480×800 pixels is a very modest indicator today. But if you do not forget about the presence of 2 SIMs, you can close your eyes to visible pixels. Having bought this gadget, perhaps the quality of the picture will not cause any complaints at all, besides, the brightness of the display and the color reproduction are at the level.

I was pleasantly surprised by the battery, because, despite the larger display, the smartphone “did not lose” the operating time. With an average load, the Galaxy Grand Duos worked for us offline for almost two days, and this is a pretty good indicator.

Of course, we note the most important "chip" of the device - support for two SIM-cards. Nowadays, when a smartphone is necessary both for voice calls and for working with the Internet, the support of two SIM cards by a mobile device is very profitable and convenient, since you will choose an advantageous Internet tariff on one SIM card, and on the second is a tariff with a low cost of voice calls.

The sound characteristics of the device: voice calls and listening to music, both through the built-in speaker and through headphones, are at a fairly high quality level, and I want to note this separately. When watching a video, the smartphone works smartly, without slowdowns. In general, it is necessary to pay tribute to the speed of the device, especially when playing adapted games.

Photos taken on the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos have natural color reproduction and good enough sharpness, which is quite enough for amateur photography. A large number of settings will help you maximize the quality of the frame. The front camera also pleased with its quality of work.

I would like to cancel that using the device with one hand is somewhat inconvenient, since I personally had to constantly pull my finger to get it to the opposite edge of the screen. After working with the gadget for some time, I noticed that I involuntarily took it in my left hand and controlled it with my right, so the issue of compactness can become a negative factor for many.

Summing up the review, it is worth noting that the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos is the best dual-SIM smartphone to date. The device fully justifies its cost. If you want a fast smartphone with 2 SIM cards, then Samsung i9082 is the best solution for you. In general, the smartphone left a pleasant impression on me and I would recommend it to you if you need to use two SIMs.

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