Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 - user opinions and reviews
- AnonD-307547
- Xu@
Phoneuserprat, 15 Sep 2014Aviv , let us talk fact , that I am telling fact when I spoke of S.A.R. Rating. You got the no... moreRegarding batteries
Sony is not using lipo batteries anymore. They used in their few devices two years ago.Presently they are using liion.
Regarding non removable batteries. I don't think they are difficult to replace. Actually battery lasts more than year if u use it properly. Its not difficult to visit service centre once in year.
For battery replace service centre does this in few hours or in day.This is the priority work for them.My friend replace his xperia s' s in few hours. Gave it in service centre at 11 a.m.and got back at 5:30pm.And for replacing it service centre dont charge extra cost.
If u have a bit confidence u can replace it yourself.On youtube step by step video's available.
Not all sony, htc, nokia devices have non removable batteries.
Even xiomi redmi 1s rs.6k device (have similar hardware of grand2) have removable battery.
So I don't think so non removable battery should be considered as a big factor while buying.
- AnonD-307547
- Xu@
Phoneuserprat, 15 Sep 2014Aviv , let us talk fact , that I am telling fact when I spoke of S.A.R. Rating. You got the no... moreRegarding S.A.R.i had searched a lot on it two years ago when micromax was highly criticised for its high s.a.r. After all research I came to conclusion that any s.a.r value below 1.6w/kg (for india) is not at all harmful. Even if you use mobiles with s.a.r value of 1.5 for lifetime it will not harm you at all.So what's the problem, every manufacturer has sar value below 1.6.
Xiomi redmi 1s having s.a.r.of 1.2 which is very acceptable.
Regarding lg g pro , I just compare it because one member hasim asked twice which one is better. Otherwise I never compare different segment devices.
- AnonD-307547
- Xu@
Three years ago I had bought samsung s plus for rs.22k.Though the set is so expensive samsung denied any update by giving excuse that ics update supports only dual core cpu.while sony has given ics update to its many single core devices.
Samsung always gives excuses.They really dont care about their low and midrange customers.
- AnonD-307547
- Xu@
I don't think Samsung is better at giving updates.
I have considered only low and midrange devices.
Most of the high end devices get atleast two updates so not considered.
Sony devices which didn't get any update
There are approx.only five devices-
Experia play, c,experia e , experia miro and sony experia tipo.
Samsung devices which didn't get any update
Ace, ace duos, ace 3, , galaxy s plus,galaxy y, y duos, y plus,s duos1, s duos 2,core 1,Trend 1, trend 2, grand quattro, grand neo,galaxy fame etc etc
Sony devices which did get one update
Xperia go, Xperia x10, xperia x10 mini, , Xperia sola, , Xperia e1 dual, Xperia j, , Xperia m, , Xperia l, , Xperia u, , Xperia neo v,neo l , Xperia arc,xperia sp, , xperia zr.
Samsung devices which did get one update-
Galaxy s,sl,mega, grand 1,galaxy r, ace 2, ace plus.
Xperia c is cheaper in price than grand 2 , it shares the price range of 14 k with the grand neo who also didn't get any update as well.
xperia l and galaxy core shares same price range but Xperia l got update while core didn't get.
Samsung s duos , s duos 2 didn't get any update while xperia m and xperia e1 dual did get update who shares the same price range.
You can see samsung havent given updates to more than 50% of their devices though their hardware is much supporting.
While sony denied updates to only five devices till date.
Actually android roms supports all kind of hardware.Even single core device can run kitkat or lolipop.But unsupporting hardware is the excuse given by manufacturers specially samsung. Thats why despite having supporting hardware grand 1 didn't get kitkat. Because samsung gives nothing or just one update to its low and midrange devices. Its a thumb rule of samsung.You can apply it to any low and midrange Samsung device.Now grand 2 got one update.Will not get android l thats for sure.I can bet on it.
- AnonD-305736
- KAe
Why it has only 8 GB internal storage? Its have to contain 16 GB. AFTER UPDATED IT HANG VERY BADLY..why price is very rich..pls try to keep the price range under 15000..
- AnonD-307769
- KAG
Hi All ,
when the phone was upgraded to kitkat OS from jelly bean , i am facing GPS issue . Even though i am on a open terrace phone doesn't lock the satellites it simply shows "searching for GPS" and never ends but when i was using jelly bean it hardly took 10 seconds to lock satellite .
Is it a software bug ? Is there any solution found for this issue ? when would Samsung will be releasing a fix for this issue ?
Does anyone contacted Samsung support if so what is their feedback .
Awaiting your suggestions .
- Phoneuserprat
- sSK
Aviv , I am not personally attacking you , just telling you the mindset of Samsung buyers , why out of compulsion , or half choice ( non removable battery , poor or no service , non reputable brand name in india , poor camera ( lg , Sony with Similar 8mp camera is poor than grand 2 camera , in fact gsmarena themselves have said close to excellent daylight photos , though lg 8mp of l90 is good ) , non expandable storage space in many models ) are the reasons , though s.a.r. Is really small factor , but I just made a point , overall as per the provided list you see Samsung phones on an average have lower s.a.r. Values then phones of other brands , and yes amoled is the best screen despite it negative point , it has excellent contrast , and punchy colours and it is in fact next gen technology , grand 2 has also display as negative point , also it does not have 2 nd microphone , and it should atleast had Slcd like mega 6.3 with ips like contrast.
Other handset providers definitely give more bang for buck , and Samsung definitely devalue their own phones having devalued grand 2 of 8 k in just 8 months. So I definitely agree your that point but the other factors as explained is what Samsung is banking upon and customers go for , otherwise Samsung would have gone down fast rapidly if not for the above advantages.
- Phoneuserprat
- sSK
Aviv , let us talk fact , that I am telling fact when I spoke of S.A.R. Rating. You got the note figures , and you check the latest flagship of Sony , lg , xiaomi , etc. you see , the Samsung series have low S.A.R. Since last 3 years.sony , lg have started to achieve grand 2 figures now .
Again , stop getting personal and accusing me of getting money from Samsung , I am not some Samsung employee , I also told you to check my last few comments , they are all critique of grand 2 updates , which has not cleared the HDR and CPU cap on power saver issue.
Samsung has removable battery lion though lipoly is better because of fast charge cycle and longer battery life , li poly has fast degrade cycle and last 3 years ( personal experience ) , after which battery life is reduced or it stops working , again we are always in fear anytime the battery is off , we will have to rush to service CENTER , who will replace battery after month ( in case of Sony ) , whereas sam battery is available at many local electronic stores at good rates.
These are know benifits of sam and the reason people invest , let me tell you wihile purchasing grand 2 I had nexus 5 in mind was available if I invested just 4k more , but poor battery life , and inbuilt battery , and non expandable storage were turn off , again display resolution did not count in mind , but whether it will be practical to use.
Lg Optimus g pro is very rare and it is costing 27k , grand 2 you can get at 18 k it is totally diff. Price range , it is not seen even on flipkart , if anyone is lucky and getting it at 18 k , then very good he must purchase lg not consider grand 2.
Again , Samsung though gave very little software update to grand you must remember , grand had poor specs , even galaxy s3 with far better specs has not got kitkat. Grand with 1.2 Broadcom a9 dual core with 1 gb ram has not got 4.3 or kitkat , s3 with cortex a9 quad has not got kitkat . Again there are very few phones , which have similar specs to give kitkat , but the case with grand 2 is diff. , it has same processor as moto g and there are many similar processor phones , out now in market , it wiill with 1.5 gb ram be always compared with those phones on software updates ( the very reason sammy rushed like.. To release kitkat on grand 2 before perfecting the same , as t2 ultra with only 200 MHz and meagre 1 gb ram was going to get kitkat update , being 1.5 gb they will have less excuse not to update to android l and as per CPU benchmark - quadrant the CPU of grand 2 is between note 2 and Samsung galaxy s4 , hence it is very close to obtaining android L unless Samsung Rudely drops L and Samsung credibility will go down because same moto g will have android L. With 1 gb ram , same is not case of s3 and first grand as explained above.
Sony and lg is very poor at providing software update , they have only 2-3 updates an year , whereas samm. Has so far released 8 updates on grand 2 , though I admit sammy needs to improve its software updates quality which is with bugs as far as grand 2 is concerned , again Sony has dropped kitkat for Xperia c which is absolute rude ( Lenovo with same processor and ram has updated all it handsets to kitkat , moto effects )
Apple is diff. League altogether , the less we include apple the better , it's stability can rarely if possible be matched with other OEMs , though S.A.R. Is high , I am an apple product admirer , and though they will give even minimum it will be of high quality , which other OEMs don't understand , but regarding service Samsung is definitely next to apple , tell me how many Motorola service exist , Lenovo , xiaomi exists.
- Anonymous
- U{f
i wanted to know if 32 gb class 10 mmry card works fast as the normal speed or makes the handset slow...reply urgnt please
- AnonD-307547
- Xu@
AnonD-299953, 15 Sep 2014Well Guys...do you really think a person using a handset do really put everything in their min... moreI am not saying grand 2 is bad at all, I am just saying its overpriced and at this price range will get better handset with better screen and features.
And screen quality really does makes difference.
Its not much about pixel density but about contrast ratio and colour reproduction quality where samsung lcd's fall back.
Samsung is cunning in marketing. They know customers nerves.They know the lazy attitude of the customers.They know most of the people dont know technical things.Customers get easily influenced by the advertisement. They know if we sell any crap tomorrow customers will buy it.
Some people on this forum feel proud in saying that no one does analysis and comparison before buying. Manufacturers are talking due advantage of this mentality. Customers mentality should change.
I am not criticising all samsung mobiles but those which are not value for money. I have criticised sony and other brand mobile as well.
And getting little knowledge of hardware, , display and other technical things dont require huge efforts.
Only little search and comparison saves money and avoids further disappointment.
And if we not criticising them for bad thing, they will keep bringing such overpriced mobiles.
Xiomi, , Motorola, , micromax doing very good job by bringing their mobiles at very lower cost.
Last week samsung asia head said chinese manufacturers are eating their profits.He was saying about xiomi and motorola indirectly.
If this trends goes on further samsung will think twice before launching their mobiles at overpriced rates . Definitely customers will be benefited by this.
Thats what we want.
- AnonD-307696
- 7w4
I checked if there any software update from phone>settings and got a 360 mb software update is that kitkat update or not and should I proceed to update????
- Pinky
- X}6
I have dis convenient read those comments but I already bought last week.Now I fell regret. :(
- AnonD-299953
- P$0
AnonD-307547, 15 Sep 2014I was talking about lg g pro 1 e 985. If u compare same price range of grand2 sony, lg have be... moreWell Guys...do you really think a person using a handset do really put everything in their minds before buying it...huh...please visit the threads for MotoG, Sony, Nokia...Xiaomee(whatever).you will always find users who has positive feedback and negatives as well...Do a normal user think what should be the SAR value, how much should be PPI, Does a human eye really able to recognise if 20 PPI is more...shit...guys the technology upgrades everyday and a lifecycle of a handset has reduced like max 60 days...then something pops up with a better specs and lower price...I am using this set from 2 months or so...I didnt find any issues...all good...actually people tend to think that they are developers and try to experiment everything on it...well for them samsung/sony/nokia are not your cup of tea...guys spend 25k more for a apple..and I guess they will start complaining for it as well..
- AnonD-307547
- Xu@
I was talking about lg g pro 1 e 985. If u compare same price range of grand2 sony, lg have better displays.
And as I said in earlier post their flagship handsets (s and note series) are good.
Regarding service except apple no one is better in service even samsung is not good at it.
Regarding camera samsung high end devices are better but not the low and middle range one.
Regarding multi view-how many people really used it is a question because annoying white notch always visible on left side of the screen which diverts attention off the screen.
And whether it is wise to spend thousands of rupees just for this one feature by comprising on other factors.
- AnonD-307547
- Xu@
Phoneuserprat, 15 Sep 2014Aviv - your comment regarding lg gro 2 is not required as it is know it is in different price ... moreAnd as I said in earlier post their flagship handsets (s and note series) are good.
Regarding service except apple no one is better in service even samsung is not good at it.
Regarding camera samsung high end devices are better but not the low and middle range one.
Regarding multi view-how many people really used it is a question because annoying white notch always visible on left side of the screen which diverts attention off the screen.
And whether it is wise to spend thousands of rupees just for this one feature by comprising on other factors.
SAR value limit
in India is set at 1.60 W/kg in 1g tissue mass.
Sony, htc, nokia, xiomi, lg, Motorola every manufacturer produces mobile with sar value less than 1.6w/kg.
Every mobile has different sar value.You lied about sar values
LG Nexus 4 0.55
LG Nexus 5 0.49
LG Optimus G 0.43
LG Optimus G Pro 0.32
LG Optimus G Pro Lite 0.26
LG G2 0.41
LG G Flex 0.38
LG Optimus P970 1.27
LG Optimus L3 1.10
LG Optimus L5 0.90
LG Optimus L7 0.76
LG Optimus F5 0.47
LG Optimus P936 0.56
LG Optimus Vu 0.28
LG L2 II 0.74
LG L3 II 1.10
LG L5 II 0.93
LG L7 II 0.74
LG L9 II 0.47
LG Optimus 4X HD 0.51
LG Optimus P936 0.56
LG Prada 3 0.32
LG Optimus L9 0.39
Motorola Defy+ 1.09
Motorola Wilder 0.95
Motorola Moto G 0.79
Motorola Moto X 1.39
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 0.29
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 0.17
Samsung Galaxy Note 0.73
Samsung GalaxyRound 0.21
Samsung Galaxy S2 0.35
Samsung Galaxy SDuos 0.47 Samsung Zoom 0.14
Samsung Mega 0.20
Samsung Galaxy S5 0.56
Samsung Galaxy S4 0.28
Samsung Galaxy S4
Active 0.26
Samsung Galaxy S4
mini 0.33
Samsung Galaxy S3 0.21
Samsung Galaxy S3
Mini 0.52
Samsung Galaxy
Ace Plus 0.84
Samsung Galaxy
Ace 2 0.50
Samsung Galaxy
Ace 3 0.47
Samsung Galaxy
Music Duos 0.75
Samsung Galaxy S2
Plus 0.33
Samsung Galaxy S
Advance 0.54
Samsung Galaxy S
Plus 0.44
Samsung Galaxy
Core Duos 0.29
Samsung Galaxy Y
Duos 0.69
Samsung Galaxy
Star Pro 0.50
Samsung Galaxy
Music 0.65
Samsung Galaxy
Grand 0.24
Samsung Galaxy
Grand 2 0.44
Samsung Grand Neo 0.21
Samsung Xcover 2 0.50
Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 0.84
Samsung Galaxy Nexus 0.30
Sony Xperia Sole 1.25
Sony Xperia Z 0.75
Sony Xperia ZL 0.63
Sony Live Walkman 1.00
Sony Xperia P 0.78
Sony Neo V 1.10
Sony Xperia Go 0.89
Sony Xperia SP 0.79
Sony Xperia Miro 0.87
Sony Xperia J 0.73
Sony Xperia S 1.30
You said "s3, s4,note series have sar value between 0.1-0.2."
But in actual note1-0.73
Note2-0.17,
Note3-0.29.
S3-0.21, s4-0.28, s5-0.58.
Also you said sony, lg xiomi have sar between 0.8-0.9.
How many them have really.
Your lying just to defend samsung as if your 50% partner of samsung. In reality stakeholders of samsung will not lie to defend samsung. Really you are hard core samsung fan boy misguiding people.
Typical orthodox mentality I am using samsung so it is best others using other brand so that is bad.
And by the below 1.6 w/kg sar value even if it is 1.5/kg you use the mobile for your whole it will not harm you.
Everything below 1.6w/kg is harmless whether it is 1.5 or 0.1.You don't seem technical sound.I have done my study well but I think you don't have.
- Phoneuserprat
- sSK
Aviv why are you assuming there is no android L for grand 2 , Samsung has not released anything as yet , and grand 2 has faster processor and similar and bit better graphics than note 2 , s3 , there have been hanging problems with s3 because of s3 ram , though I should have purchased note 2 over grand 2 because of other benefits including better oled screen but then note 2 was 6 k more at time of my purchase it is now that note3 neo has come down by 7k - 8k, and oled screen have one big issue ( that's the reason I though otherwise and they are not official declared the best ) that is they display untrue tone , I.e. dull photos and videos with noticeable bluish tone whereas the ips led backlit type producers sharper and accurate photos , movies of vibrant background ( see lg nexus 5 vs Samsung s5 display comparison on google ) , were nexus 5 display is a thumps up.
- Phoneuserprat
- sSK
Aviv - your comment regarding lg gro 2 is not required as it is know it is in different price bracket then Samsung galaxy grand 2 , the biggest drawback of lg phones is poor service , then Samsung , and most of all lg g pro 2 is rarely seen or available at very few showrooms ( I wanted to go for this model when grand 2 was 21 and I had funds for pro 2 , but could not see in any of the dozen showrooms I checked ) , it can be counted at 1 lg pro 2 = 10 grand 2 , flipkart and online sites will help , again lg g pro 2 is 27 k and lg g pro 3 is 30k , so better talk of pro 3 if you have close to 30 k budget , and mind you you are already in galaxy s4 territory with superior display though small , and superior camera processing barring night time photos , and similar processor , with regular software update from Samsung ( lg is notorious on software update ).
And regarding fanboys , hate boy comments , I do agree there could be Samsung supporters here , but many of them are not fan boys any of my previous comments have constantly questioned Samsung updates , and people purchase sam for its service , name , software facilities like multi window , saturated cameras as they give pleasing photos , removable batteries which has been Samsung forte and many more. Again Samsung in no.1 when it comes to mobile telephony and there handsets have the lowest S.A.R. Rating in the industry - grand 2 has 0.44-0.55 s.a.r. , s3 , s4 , note series have between 0.1-0.2. Even Sony high end handsets have around 0.8 - 0.9 s.a.r. , see Xperia z1 And even LG , xiaomi , Motorola same story , as reducing S.A.R. Involves good amount of money sometimes it even effects the mobile costs. Lg g3 has signal reception problems , Samsung rarely ever we here of such issues .
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- S1N
hasim, 14 Sep 2014pls any one user pls reply becoz i wanna get between this two phonego for apple 6
- AnonD-307547
- Xu@
Egy-user, 14 Sep 2014Which is better to buy galaxy S3 or Grand 2?S3 is much better than grand 2. Once was samsung's flagship mobile.Their flagship mobiles are better equipped with powerful hardware.They sports super amoled displays which are considered one of the best displays in the market.
Screen is 4.8 inch but its quality is great. Grand2 is less powerful though having 1.5gb ram over 1gb of s3's.
Grand2' s screen is no match for s3 super amoled screen even not for other better lcd displays.
If u have a doubt, go to the shop compare their displays and performance head to head.
Dont fall for marketing gimmicks and dont listen to salesman, most of the time they try to persuade people to buy product on which their shop earns more commission or profit.
You will find some good features like s voice, air command, s note available for flagship handsets only (s1, s2, s3, s4, s5, note1, note2, note3 etc) and not for non flagship mobiles like sduos, grand , core , neo, , quattro etc.
Most important thing you will find samsung gives atleast 2 android updates for its flagship handsets while no update for most of the non flagship and in rearcases only 1(grand1, , grand2)update.Grand 2 got only one kitkat update and it is its last update there wont be android lolipop l update for it, otherwise people will not buy their new mobiles.
This is samsung's strategy. Use your brain and save your or your parents hard earned money.
- AnonD-307547
- Xu@
hasim, 14 Sep 2014which is better phone between LG G pro or samsung grand 2 pls reply Lg g pro is a high end device with high end configuration comes at premium price of rs.27k apprx.
Lg g pro sports 5.5 1080p full hd ips plus display with 401 ppi density. It's having snapdragon s 600 chipset with 1.5 ghz krait 300 cpu and 320 gpu with 2gb ram. In few operations you will get 1.5 to 2 times better performance.
Do one thing go to any digital mall where these mobiles are kept on display. Play same photos and videos on both the devices. If these devices don't have same photos or videos sent it to them from your mobile through bluetooth.Salesman won't mind.
Now play the pictures and videos.the difference will be infront of you.You will find pictures on lg g pro are more sharp, more vibrant and blacks are close to pure black while grand 2 will show less sharp, less vibrant pictures with blacks looks almost grey.This is due to contrast ratio. Most of sets from lg are expensive due to their better displays.
Samsung uses displays with low contrast ratio, less resolution which are cheaper in cost.I haven't seen any Samsung lcd display having contrast ratio more than 1000.
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