sam4sammy :: Samsung unveils Galaxy Grand with 5.0-inch display, Android 4.1

Samsung has unveiled the Android 4.1.2 running Galaxy Grand with 5.0-inch WVGA display.

Samsung Galaxy Grand is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and it comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage (expandable by another 64GB). Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Wi-Fi HT40, USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0 + LE, A-GPS, Glonass and DLNA. It comes with the usual set of sensors like accelerometer, light and proximity sensors, gyro sensor and a digital compass. The Samsung Galaxy Grand is powered by a 2100mAh battery.

Coming back to the display, as rumoured, the Galaxy Grand sports a WVGA 480x800 display in a bid to keep the costs down. While that is sure to bring the PPI of the screen down along with the costs, we would like to reserve our comment on the quality of the display until we see it in person.

The Samsung Galaxy Grand comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera capable of making 720p video calls.

Galaxy Grand comes with Android 4.1.2 and includes various software features that have made an appearance on earlier Samsung devices including Direct Call (automatically dial a call by raising the device up to the ear), Popup Video (lets users watch video in a pop-up window anywhere on the screen while running other tasks) and the virtual assistant S Voice.

The Samsung Galaxy Grand will be available in both single-SIM (GT-I9080) and dual-SIM (GT-I9082) variants. The dual-SIM variant is dual-active, which means it is possible to receive calls on one SIM number while talking on the other.

There's no word from Samsung yet on the pricing or availability of the phone.

Samsung Galaxy Grand technical specifications

• 5.0-inch WVGA 480x800 display
• 1.2GHz dual-core processor
• 8GB internal storage (expandable by another 64GB)
• 1GB RAM
• 8-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front camera
• Android 4.1
• 2100mAh battery
• Dual-SIM (dual-active) option
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, HDMI, A-GPS, DLNA

Nokia quietly unveils dual-SIM Nokia 114

Nokia has quietly unveiled the dual-SIM Nokia 114. The phone popped up on the Nokia India website without so much as an official word from the company.

Nokia 114 looks like the dual-SIM variant of the Nokia 109 that was unveiled in some markets (but not India) last month. The phone features a 1.8-inch (4.57 cm) QVGA colour display, 32GB of expandable storage and Bluetooth. It comes with a 0.3-megapixel camera capable of recording QCIF video at 15fps. The Nokia 114 comes with a 1020mAh battery capable of 637 hours standby time and 10.5 hours talk-time or 27 hours of music playback.

This 2G-only phone measures 110.0mm (H) x 46.0mm (W) x 14.8mm (D) and weighs just 80 grams.

Last week, Nokia announced two mobile phones - Nokia Asha 205 and Nokia 206.

The Nokia Asha 205 is a QWERTY device with a 2.4-inch display and a dedicated Facebook button. It comes with 2G connectivity, Bluetooth, VGA camera and a battery that offers 11 hours talk-time. The phone comes with pre-installed apps like eBuddy Chat, Twitter and support for popular email accounts such as Gmail as well as 40 free games from EA. The Nokia Asha 205 will be available in Cyan, Magenta and Orange colour options.

Nokia 206 is a regular 'bar' style feature phone with a 2.4-inch display, 1.3-megapixels camera and 2G + Bluetooth connectivity. It comes with pre-installed apps like eBuddy Chat, WhatsApp and a gift pack of 10 free, premium content items. The Nokia 206 will be available in Cyan, Magenta and Yellow colours.

The Nokia 114 is current listed as "Coming soon" on the Nokia website and there is no mention of exact price or date of availability.

Nokia 114 specifications

• 1.8-inch QVGA display
• Dual-SIM 2G, Bluetooth
• 32GB expandable storage
• 0.3-megapixel rear camera
• QCIF video at 15fps
• 637 hours standby time, 10.5 hours talk-time or 27 hours of music playback
• 10.0mm x 46.0mm x 14.8mm
• 80 grams