One of the most interesting new products in the entry-level smartphone segment is the Samsung Grand Prime. Reviews from the owners of this device highlight a number of advantages over competitors: it is a large and high-quality display, processor newest generation and a powerful video card. This is what we will talk about next.
Boxed version
The Samsung Grand Prime phone, as noted earlier, belongs to the segment of entry-level devices. Therefore, one cannot expect an impressive package from it. But still, it has some peculiarities in this regard. In addition to the smart phone itself, the package includes the following components:
- Modest entry-level headphones. You can't expect phenomenal sound from them, but for most this will be quite enough.
- Charger 1A.
- A familiar interface cord, which is used either for charging battery, or to exchange information with a PC.
- with a capacity of 2600 mAh.
This completes the list of all included accessories. There is nothing remarkable about it, but the list of documentation for this device is different. In addition to the standard instruction manual and warranty card, there is also a list of supported accessories and a list of hotline numbers of the South Korean giant for different countries.
Appearance of the smartphone and ease of use on it
The design of the S2 and Samsung Grand Prime smartphones has a lot in common. Reviews necessarily point to this feature of this device. Still the same rectangular apparatus with rounded corners. The front panel is made of ordinary plastic. It is not difficult to spoil its surface, and in this case you cannot do without a special one (you will have to buy it separately - it is not included in the package). On the front panel there is a large 5-inch display. Below it are three main ones (2 sensory and 1 mechanical). The display has an earpiece and a camera for making video calls. this device does not, and you have to manually adjust the display brightness using the slider in the top menu of the operating system. Typical layout of controls and interface ports of this device, as for a device from the Galaxy line. A 3.5 mm audio port is located on its upper edge. In turn, on the lower edge of the device there is a microUSB port and a conversational microphone. The volume rocker is located on the left side of the smartphone, and the power button is on the right side. On the back of the gadget there is a main camera, a regular one LED backlight and a loud speaker. The manufacturer's logo is also located here. The side edges and back cover are made of plastic with a matte finish. It is not difficult to damage it. Accordingly, it will be difficult for the owner of this device to manage without a case, and the situation with it is exactly the same as with protective film- you will have to buy it separately.
CPU
Snapdragon 410 is the computing basis of the Samsung Grand Prime gadget. Reviews highlight it enough high level productivity. This is the latest entry-level CPU from Qualcomm. It is based on 4 “A53” computing modules capable of operating at a maximum frequency of 1.2 GHz. Its important feature is that it can work with 64-bit programs. This feature is currently unusable due to the outdated version of the operating system. Otherwise, this chip allows you to run any application today. We can confidently say that its computing capabilities will be more than enough for the next 2 years.
Graphics and I/O subsystem
Things are also not bad with the graphics card of the Samsung Grand Prime phone. The characteristics of its “stars from the sky” are not enough, but its computing performance is more than enough to solve a problem of any level of complexity. It's about about Adreno 306. This video accelerator allows you to run any of the most demanding toys today. And in the next 2 years there should be no problems with this. The display diagonal, as stated earlier, is exactly 5 inches. It is based on a high-quality TFT matrix. Of course, such a decision by the developers raises certain complaints, but the image quality of this smart phone is impeccable, and the angles are close to 180 degrees. Its resolution is 540 x 960. Of course, this is not HD quality, but the pixel density is sufficient and there is no image graininess. The phone supports up to 5 touches to the screen simultaneously, and this is enough to solve any problem.
Photo, video and cameras
The Samsung Grand Prime device has an excellent situation with the main camera. Its characteristics are quite average, as at the moment, but the photo and video quality is good. There is autofocus, image stabilization system and LED backlight. It is also based on an 8 megapixel sensor. The developers were not too lazy to equip its interface with a number of software settings, which allow you to configure the camera in 2-3 clicks and get high quality pictures. A little weaker. It has a 5 megapixel sensor. With its help you can also get high-quality photos and quite good videos. But it copes with its main task (making video calls) just “excellent”.
Memory subsystem
The memory subsystem in the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime model is well organized. Its characteristics in this regard are as follows:
- 1 GB RAM the most common standard today is DDR3.
- 8 GB is the capacity of the built-in storage. At the same time, about 3 GB are occupied by system software, and the remaining 5 GB are allocated for user needs.
- There is also an additional slot for installing an external memory card. Her maximum capacity can be 64 GB.
In any case, the specified parameters are quite sufficient for comfortable work on this device.
How long will the battery last?
A fairly capacious battery is used in the Samsung Grand Prime phone. The instructions indicate that its nominal capacity is 2600 mAh. If a battery with this characteristic were used in a smartphone with a 4-inch display diagonal and a 2-core processor, then it could boast phenomenal autonomy, which would be 4-5 days with an average level of use. But this device is much larger. It has a 5-inch screen diagonal and a 4-core processor. Therefore time battery life will be smaller for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime model. The characteristics in this regard are clearly more modest. With an average load on this gadget, one battery charge will last exactly 2-3 days. If you watch a movie on it, this value will decrease to 10 hours. But this smartphone also has a maximum battery saving mode. In this case, one charge will last for 4 days, but some functions in the device will be disabled.
System software
Running the most popular OS for mobile devices- “Android” - this gadget functions. Currently its version is 4.4. It is because of this nuance that it is impossible to fully unleash the full potential of this device. A 64-bit processor is installed in the Samsung Grand Prime phone. Reviews highlight this nuance in this gadget. But current version firmware - 32-bit. To fully unlock the potential of this device, the OS version must be at least 5.0. Therefore, owners of this smart phone model will have to wait for an update, which should appear fairly soon. Only after this will it be possible to fully unlock the potential of this mobile device.
Gaming capabilities of the gadget
In terms of support for modern toys, there are no complaints about the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. Reviews say that all gaming applications currently run on it. These are “Subway Surfers”, and “Asphalt 8”, and “GTA: San Andreas”. This smart phone can do everything. Moreover, this situation, as noted earlier, will continue over the next two years. Its performance will be sufficient even for those applications that have not yet been released.
Interface set of this smart phone
There is nothing unusual in the communication set compared to similar devices in the Samsung Grand Prime DUOS smartphone. Reviews highlight the following:
- Two SIM cards that work flawlessly in 2nd and 3rd generation networks. The information transfer speed can reach 7.2 Mbit/s. This is quite enough to download a file of any size.
- Significantly more when using Wi-Fi technology. In this case, it can reach a decent 150 Mbps.
- There is also a Bluetooth 4.0 standard transmitter. With its help, you can connect a wireless stereo headset to your smartphone or exchange a small amount of data with a similar mobile device.
- The developers did not forget about “ZhPS”. In this case, both American GPS and domestic GLONASS are fully supported.
- There is MicroUSB. This port is universal. If you connect your smartphone to a PC using an interface cord, you can exchange data with it. But when connected to charger The battery will be charged.
- The 3.5 mm audio port allows you to connect headphones with a microphone to your smartphone.
Phone cost
$180 is the average cost of a Samsung Grand Prime 530 phone. Reviews say that it is a little overpriced. But, on the other hand, the quality of this device is much better than that of its competitors. Still, a brand is a brand. In any case, you have to pay extra to own a quality item. So in this case: for a high-quality smartphone you need to pay an additional amount.
Pros and cons of the phone based on reviews
There are only two significant drawbacks to the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime model. Reviews highlight the low screen resolution (but for an entry-level device this is not so critical) and outdated version system software that does not fully allow you to use the computing capabilities of a smart phone (an update is expected in the foreseeable future that will solve this issue). But this gadget has much more advantages - powerful CPUs and graphics adapter, an impressive amount of built-in memory, a good degree of autonomy. This list goes on.
What is the result?
Samsung Grand Prime turned out to be very balanced. Reviews indicate that this is an excellent budget-level smartphone. It has a 64-bit processor with 4 computing modules on board, a graphics adapter that can solve any problem, and more than enough memory. He also has no problems with autonomy. In general, the marketers and engineers of the South Korean giant did an excellent job - the device turned out to be almost flawless.
TFT IPS- High quality liquid crystal matrix. It has wide viewing angles, one of the best indicators of color rendering quality and contrast among all those used in the production of displays for portable equipment.
Super AMOLED
- if a regular AMOLED screen uses several layers, between which there is an air gap, then in Super AMOLED there is only one such touch layer without air gaps. This allows you to achieve greater screen brightness with the same power consumption.
Super AMOLED HD- different from Super AMOLED high resolution, thanks to which you can achieve 1280x720 pixels on a mobile phone screen.
Super AMOLED plus- this is a new generation of Super AMOLED displays, different from the previous one in use more subpixels in a regular RGB matrix. The new displays are 18% thinner and brighter than displays made using the old PenTile technology.
AMOLED- an improved version of OLED technology. The main advantages of the technology are significantly reduced power consumption, the ability to display larger color scheme, smaller thickness and the ability of the display to bend a little without the risk of breaking.
Retina-High pixel density display designed specifically for Apple technology. Pixel density per Retina displays such that individual pixels are indistinguishable to the eye at a normal distance from the screen. This ensures the highest image detail and significantly improves the overall viewing experience.
Super Retina HD- the display is made using OLED technology. The pixel density is 458 PPI, the contrast reaches 1,000,000:1. The display has a wide color gamut and unsurpassed color accuracy. Pixels in the corners of the display are smoothed at the sub-pixel level, so edges are not distorted and appear smooth. The Super Retina HD reinforcing layer is 50% thicker. It will be harder to break the screen.
Super LCD is the next generation of LCD technology, it is characterized by improved characteristics compared to earlier LCD displays. Screens not only have wide viewing angles and better color rendering, but also reduced energy consumption.
TFT- A common type of liquid crystal display. Using an active matrix controlled by thin-film transistors, it is possible to significantly increase the performance of the display, as well as the contrast and clarity of the image.
OLED- organic electroluminescent display. Consists of a special thin-film polymer that emits light when exposed to electric field. This type of display has a large reserve of brightness and consumes very little energy.
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 available samsung smartphone Galaxy Grand Prime.
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.
Covers the front side safety glass, the sides are glossy plastic disguised as metal, and the back cover is 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 card microSD memory, but you can get to them only 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 versions 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, Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime in technical characteristics has much in common with Samsung model Galaxy E5, but still somewhat simplified. Yes, the processor is the same - 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 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 removable battery capacity 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 disabled, including data transfer to mobile network, and the display brightness is set to 200 cd/m2. When listeningmusic worked automatic synchronization data, data transfer. 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 Google app Navigation. 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 work in Wi-Fi networks, but also active data transmission. 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 has standard characteristics, but among them there are interesting settings that will help retouch your face, enlarge your eyes and change the shape of your 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 best characteristics, screen resolution, but most of them are 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 amount of memory. 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.
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There is a huge variety of smartphones on sale now. Some models stand out for their appearance, others for their functionality. Samsung Grand Prime can be called an ideal device, combining good characteristics and good design. At the same time, it has an affordable price.
Why should you buy Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime? You will learn about this by reading brief overview phone and find out its main characteristics.
Features of Samsung Grand Prime
The model runs on Android 4.4 KitKat with Nature UX 3.0 interface. Boasts a wide-angle camera excellent quality, which is great for both a cool selfie and a video call.
The five-inch screen with a resolution of 540×960 pixels has a matrix made using modern technology PLS TFT. This means that color reproduction is as realistic as possible. The model has a quad-core processor from Qualcomm (8 GB permanent memory, 1 GB RAM), with a frequency of 1.2.
True, only 3.5 GB is available, but the memory can be increased up to 64 GB. by using microSD cards. Samsung Grand Prime supports two SIM cards, capable of performing work simultaneously.
The model has a Bluetooth v4.0 module. True, there is no OTG, NFC and OTG.
Advantages of the model
1. Powerful process allows you to work with multiple applications simultaneously. The reaction speed in the process is incredibly fast.
2. The 5 MP front camera allows you to take great wide-angle selfies - the field of view covers 85 degrees.
3. Android KitKat 4.4 – excellent operating system. The use is simple and the functionality is high.
4. 5-inch qHD display - a guarantee of high-quality images for any use case (web browsing, videos, reading e-book). The colors are bright, as close to natural as possible, the pictures are clear.
Specifications:
- screen resolution - 5″/540×960 pixels;
- supported standard - GSM 2G/3G;
- built-in memory – 8 GB;
- RAM – 1 GB;
- maximum memory card capacity – 128 GB;
- battery capacity – 2600 mAh;
- processor – 4-core Spreadtrum;
- processor frequency - 1.2 GHz;
- supports GSM 2G/3G standard;
- standby time – 480 hours;
- permission front camera— 5 megapixels;
- Wi-Fi, DLNA support;
- SIM card type - micro-SIM.
The model is quite compact – 145 mm high, 72 mm wide. If you look at its shortcomings, they are minimal: low screen resolution and no ability to automatically adjust brightness.
Conclusion
The price of Samsung Grand Prime is affordable. At the same time, the model is of high quality and comfortable. Appearance so perfect that the phone looks like expensive device. The model is ideal for anyone who uses smartphones for communication. If you are looking for a device to play games on maximum devices, take a look at other smartphones.
