World smartphone leader Samsung launched mid-range handset Galaxy Grand Prime in India on Tuesday.
The new Galaxy Grand Prime sports a 5.0 inch qHD (960x540p) TFT screen and comes packed with Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB inbuilt storage (expandable up to 32GB) and 2600 mAh battery.
On the camera front, it boasts a 5.0 megapixel front camera with wide-angle (85-degree) lens. It seems like Galaxy Grand Prime is specifically targeted to attract selfie enthusiasts. This feature-rich camera is expected to be supported by value-added apps to enhance photography experience. It will also house an 8.0 megapixel camera on the back.
Competitions:
Priced just under ₹15,500, the new Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime will be up against the recently launched Micromax Canvas 4 Plus, Canvas Nitro, Motorola Moto G (Gen 2), Sony Xperia E3, Asus Zenfone 5, HTC Desire 616 and the Desire 820 (expected to be released next month).
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Key specifications of Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime:
| Model | Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530H) |
| Display | 5.0-inch qHD (960x540p) TFT screen |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Processor | 1.2GHz quad-core CPU (chipset brand: N/A) |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Storage capacity | 8GB, expandable up to 64GB |
| Camera | Main: 8.0-megapixel CMOS camera with LED flash, auto-focus full HD video recording abilityFront: 5.0-megapixel CMOS camera with wide-angle (85-degree) lens |
| Battery | 2600 mAh;Talk time: up to 17 hours |
| Add-ons | Smart dual-SIM (micro) slots, 3G, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS, 14-regional language support, matte finish on the rear-side, USB v2.0 |
| Dimensions | 144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 156 g |
| colours | Grey and White |
| Price | ₹15,499/- |
[Image credit: Samsung India]
