Differences between samsung galaxy note 2 and samsung galaxy grand

One of them has already been on sale since last October. Since then, his sales have been in the millions. And its name is Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Meanwhile, the other protagonist is yet to reach the markets. Your name? Samsung Galaxy Grand. However, the common denominator of these two smartphones is the large size of their screens, which, in both cases, are at least five inches. Even so, let's see what are the main differences that the customer may find, if he is considering which of the two terminals to buy.

screen

Perhaps the first question that comes to mind when choosing is: how much screen do I need? The answer will depend on the use that the client is going to give his terminal. However, the two smartphones "" that could also be called by the new term phablets "" are at least five inches in the case of the Samsung Galaxy Grand and up to 5.5 inches in the case of the bestselling Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Now, the resolution in both cases is different: 800 x 480 pixels in the first case. And 1280 x 720 pixels (HD resolution) in the second. Here, perhaps the first big difference is made. Likewise, the technology used in the two teams is also different: while in the Galaxy Grand it is an LCD panel, in the case of the Galaxy Note 2 it is a next -generation SuperAMOLED panel.

Photo camera

Another aspect that today's users most look for is that their smartphone takes good pictures. And Samsung knows that this aspect is important. Hence, it has implemented two cameras in both cases, the main one having eight mega-pixels of resolution, although the camera of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 goes a step further and its sensor is BSI ( Black Illuminated Sensor ), with which it is you will achieve best results in dark scenes.

Of course, the two teams of the Korean giant accompany their cameras with an LED-type Flash and make it possible to make video recordings in higher quality: Full HD, or what is the same, 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. Now, on the front of both designs there are also two webcams that will be used to take self-portraits or have conversations through video and in HD quality. The sensor of the Galaxy Grand is two megapixels, while accompanying the Galaxy Note 2 is 1.9 megapixels.

Connections

This is another of the sections in which the client may also see some differences. For example: the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 offers the ability to connect with accessories or share files via NFC ( Near Field Communication ) technology. Likewise, you can also watch videos and photos or listen to music wirelessly on other equipment thanks to the DLNA standard that is included in the sales package.

For its part, the Samsung Galaxy Grand only offers DLNA. Although it is also good to say that it is the most viewed connection protocol on the market. And that more consumer equipment "" televisions, consoles, hard drives, tablets, etc. "" offer. Nor should we forget that the two smartphones also integrate Bluetooth technology , in version 4.0. So it will be possible to connect to external peripherals (a bluetooth keyboard to take advantage of its large screens, for example) or compatible accessories such as headphones, speakers or hands-free in the car.

In the story of wired connections, both teams offer an audio output standard 3.5 mm which connect the headphones that accompany the two teams, as well as a microUSB port for syncing through the program Samsung Kies or load Battery.

Operating system

As reported by the manufacturer during the presentation of the Samsung Galaxy Grand, the five-inch screen smartphone would hit the markets with Android version 4.1.2. For its part, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is already receiving "" in a staggered way and the free terminals in the first place "" of the pertinent update to this version. It will add the possibility of activating / deactivating the multi-window function from the notification bar itself, as well as some new functions in the camera, being able to zoom with the volume buttons that are on one of its sides.

Applications

Samsung is committed to its own customization of the operating system and that is known under the name of Samsung TouchWiz . Even so, it is still pending to know if some of the applications that can already be seen on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, such as the Samsung Galaxy S3 will also be present on the Samsung Galaxy Grand. These are: Note S or the power to divide the screen in two to be able to use two applications at the same time. The latter is the multi-window function.

Power and memory

With neither team you will feel a lack of power. And is that Samsung has already been responsible for integrating powerful processors and a large memory space. The Samsung Galaxy Grand offers a dual-core processor with a 1.2 GHz operating frequency along with a GigaByte RAM. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 offers the most powerful processor in the entire catalog: 1.6 GHz quad-core and two GigaByte RAM.

Likewise, the internal memory where all the files (photos, videos, music or documents) can be stored will be eight GigaBytes in the case of the Galaxy Grand and up to 16 or 32 GB in the case of the Note 2. Of course, the compatibility with memory cards in MicroSD format will be up to 64 GB more. Meanwhile, Samsung extended the agreement signed with the Dropbox service. And, therefore, customers who get a Galaxy device from the company will have "" free of charge and for two years "" 50 GB of virtual space in the Internet-based service. And that will be added to the GigaBytes that are already in the account.

Drums

Perhaps the most important aspect that brings so many headaches to clients: autonomy. At the moment, the only figures that can be given are those offered by the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. And it is that its 3100 milliamp battery offers energy for more than a whole day of work. Furthermore, if the customer's use is not too intensive, it should not be until the third day that the terminal should be connected to the current.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Grand can only be said that its battery will not reach those levels. And is that the capacity offered by your unit is 2100 milliamps.

Conclusions

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is clearly superior to the new launch that the company has planned for this beginning of the year, the Samsung Galaxy Grand. However, the two terminals will offer a great user experience, especially when browsing Internet pages or watching videos. And it is that the big screens will have their great advantage in this aspect.

Even so, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 offers one more plus: it is accompanied by a “” also known as a capacitive stylus ”” stylus, which has been christened the S-Pen. And this will be used to make notes in meetings or work with images, without being glued to a computer. Therefore, this accessory will be more valued by professional customers.

Comparative sheet

	Samsung Galaxy Note 2	Samsung Galaxy Grand
screen	SuperAMOLED 5.5 inch resolution 1280 x 720 pixels capacitive multitouch Accelerometer and proximity sensor	TFT LCD 5 inches Resolution 800 x 480 pixels capacitive multitouch Accelerometer and proximity sensor
Weight and measurements	151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm 180 grams	143.7 x 77 x 9.6 mm 162 grams
Processor	Quad core 1.6 GHz	1.2 GHz dual core
RAM	2 GB	1 GB
Memory	16, 32 or 64 Gb internal memory	8 Gb internal memory
Operating system	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Controls	Multi-touch touch screen ON / OFF / Sleep, Mute, Volume and Home buttons, S-Pen pointer	Multi-touch touch screen ON / OFF / Sleep, Mute, Volume and Home buttons
Connectivity	NFC Bluetooth 4.0 DLNA (AllShare function) microSIM card slot Wireless : WiFi (802.11 a / b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.0 and HSPA + 21 MB / S + Integrated LTE A-GPS + GLONASS MicroUSB MicroSD card slot up to 64 GB	MicroUSB MicroSD card slot up to 64 GB Wireless: WiFi (802.11 a / b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.0 and HSPA + 21 MB / s, DLNA, integrated A-GPS + GLONASS
Camera	8 Megapixel BSI sensor 1.9 Megapixel front camera	8 Megapixel 2 Megapixel front camera
Audio	Built- in microphone and speakers 3.5mm audio jack input	Built- in microphone and speakers 3.5mm audio jack input
Drums	3100 milliamps	2100 milliamps
Prices	540 euros in free format	Unknown
+ info	Samsung	Samsung