Many ill-wishers accuse Samsung of the fact that its smartphones are similar to each other, which is easy to confuse one line with another. Of course, there is some truth in these words, but the real user does not suffer from this in any way. So Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo is enhanced Galaxy version Grand Duos, with improved cameras and processor. In addition, the device also pleases big screen and the ability to use two SIM cards at once. As a result, it is still impossible to call the device a budget device, but the fact that it is quite accessible to most users is a fact, and with a given set of parameters and a loud name of the manufacturer, the smartphone should expect real success. Is this so, our
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Appearance and ergonomics
If we say that the Galaxy Grand Neo from arm's length can easily be confused with the Galaxy S4, which belongs to the category of more expensive devices, then this will already attract the attention of many users. In terms of design, this smartphone is not much different from others from Samsung. All the same rounded corners, plastic body and chrome bezel are present here.
There are no questions about the material of the screen: all dirt is simply erased from it. But the back panel with intensive use runs the risk of being covered with a significant number of scratches, so if the neat look of the smartphone for you has great importance, do not be stingy and buy a cover.
The diagonal of the screen is 5 inches, a standard value for most modern models, at which, however, the device is still classified as a tablet, not a tablet. Therefore, the Galaxy Grand Neo cannot be called too oversized: it can fit both in your pocket and in your purse, and its daily use does not bother you a bit, although some users will still not be able to operate it with one hand. The acceptable weight of 163 g and the thickness of 9.3 mm make the device competitive in the gadget market and quite ergonomic, which is facilitated by the location of the control keys and connectors on the device body. If you have previously used a smartphone from Samsung, then you will not have to get used to this model at all, since everything here is done in the best traditions of the company. By the way, in order to replace one of the SIM-cards you don't have to remove the battery, which can also be attributed to the advantages if you need to urgently use some other number.
Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo display
Contrary to the external similarity with, this smartphone cannot please the same highest quality screen and resolution - it is equipped with a mid-range display that more than meets the stated price range. The resolution is 480 × 800 pixels, which will be enough for an undemanding, unspoiled and economical user, especially since the picture is bright and saturated. The record value of maximum brightness, thanks to which the picture does not fade even in the clearest sunny weather, excellent color reproduction, in which the smartphone is not inferior to the most expensive models, high juiciness and sensitivity, wide viewing angles - all this makes us give very good Samsung reviews Galaxy grand neo. By the totality of all these characteristics, the screen can be called one of the strongest sides and confident dignity of the gadget, and not a high resolution, which entails a low cost, while making the smartphone only more accessible to a huge number of users.
Performance and battery
Galaxy Grand Neo as a filling received a standard solution by today's standards: a 4-core processor with a maximum frequency of 1.2 GHz. All this is complemented by 1 GB of RAM, and in the end, the smartphone does an excellent job with all standard applications and most modern, but not the most difficult, games. True, if you are an avid gamer and are looking for a gadget mainly for advanced games, then this model is unlikely to suit you. For the rest, this is an excellent productive smartphone with which you will not know what freezes are.
The main memory in the gadget was placed very little - 8 GB, but it's good that they can be expanded with a memory card up to 64 GB.
But the battery at first glance may cause confusion: with such parameters, using a 2100 mAh battery is not entirely appropriate. But it's time to remember about the energy efficiency technologies used in Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo, so even with such modest battery parameters, it will work no less than a typical Android device.
By the way, version 4.2 is installed as the operating system - not the most recent, but applications are still being released for it. By the way, the device is already on sale with a pre-installed set of programs in which you can find a lot of interesting things. The interface does not surprise us with some fresh solutions, but here are some settings that make us rejoice. So, for example, you can customize maximum frequency processor to extend the time autonomous work gadget, or set up an emergency call when a smartphone takes pictures with two cameras and sends them to predetermined subscribers.
In terms of wireless services, the gadget is implemented as standard for the device of its price category: GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi available. One of the main advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo is its dual-symbol design, which is especially appreciated by the vast majority of users.
Camera Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo
Despite the fact that the main camera boasts only 5 megapixels, the images are surprisingly good quality - even better than you would expect from a budget device. Autofocus and built-in flash, as well as a variety of settings and shooting modes, will help you achieve a good image in almost any conditions. The maximum resolution of the obtained photos is 2650´1920, and they come out clear and saturated with a minimum of noise. The camera should also be praised for its work in Auto mode and the correct white balance setting, for a well-implemented macro mode and for the flash operation, which, although very powerful, does not "overexpose" objects, which often spoils the impression of many cameras. True, one cannot say that the Galaxy Grand Neo copes perfectly in low light conditions, but this is a problem of the absolute majority, not only mobile cameras, but also soap dishes.
Likewise praise the work front camera we, alas, cannot, because here 0.3 megapixels speak for themselves: the image resolution is weak, the color rendition is not very good. But the fact that the camera does not blur the object and makes it recognizable, unlike many other models with the same parameters, is a definite plus of this smartphone. Cameras in mobile devices, of course, are developing towards improving the quality of shooting, but they are still far from.
conclusions
Budget or inexpensive smartphone do you associate with something mediocre and of poor quality? We hope that our Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo review debunked this stereotype, since at its affordable price this device can be called productive and stylish modern smartphone... Large screen, excellent color rendering and brightness, ergonomics, the ability to use two SIM-cards, good processor, power saving settings, a surprisingly decent camera - all this is on the side of this device. He will cope with any task, become a reliable assistant in any situation, and in terms of price / quality ratio is one of the most advantageous offers on the market.
Mobile device manufacturers have long figured out the formula for successful state employees. In one case, you need to mix an inexpensive filling with a couple of pseudo flagship chips, add big screen, support for two SIM-cards and make the price in the region of tens, give or take a couple of thousand. If you add the logo of a renowned manufacturer with a good marketing department to all this, you get a mega-combo for good sales and increase the stock of corporate cash. One such example is a fresh state employee Samsung lineup 2014 year. In addition to all of the above, there was even a place for the tragedy of naming in his fate. Known before the official premiere from rumor sources either as Galaxy Grand Neo or Galaxy Grand Lite, on store shelves it is sold as Neo, and the welcome screen says it is Lite when turned on. Let potential buyers not be confused by this, because it does not get better or worse, just a fun fact. Perhaps, in one of the upcoming software updates, this disagreement will be resolved.
Specifications
Operating system: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean;
Screen: 5.01 inches with a resolution of 800x480 pixels;
Processor: Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz;
RAM: 1 GB;
Storage: 8 GB;
Support for memory cards: microSD up to 64 GB;
Main camera: 5 MP;
Front camera: 0.3 MP;
Wireless connections: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, 2 SIM cards;
Battery: 2100 mAh;
Size, weight: 143.7x77.1x9.6 mm, 163 g.
As for the design, a white Galaxy Grand Neo came to the iGuides editorial office for review. As usual, round, plastic, with a chrome-like frame around the perimeter. Sometimes it seems to me that the attractiveness of white pipes is overestimated, and over the past year I have increasingly sympathized with bright color smartphones. However, I don’t know how I would have spoken, if each model on the market had a couple of color modifications. Probably, they also quickly nourished the eyes and lost their attractiveness.
The arrangement of elements on the Grand Neo case is similar to most other Samsung models - on the front side there is one physical and a pair touch buttons under the screen, on top of the speaker, front camera and a couple of sensors. The power and volume buttons are located on the sides, the top and bottom are reserved for the headphone jack and the micro-USB port. Textured, slightly rough plastic of the removable back cover cut through a number of holes for the flash, 5MP camera lens and speaker, below - the manufacturer's logo. The Galaxy Grand Neo has no decorative elements, like, for example, the leather-like finish in Grand 2. On the one hand, this is boring and can be attributed to shortcomings, on the other, you shouldn't forget about the cost of a smartphone.
But what I would definitely call the disadvantages of a smartphone - too wide frames around the display and thickness. If we again compare the Neo and the Grand 2, the ergonomics advantage will be in favor of the latter. Even with a larger screen diagonal, it lies better in the hand - it does not strive to slip out, and it is a little more convenient to reach different places of the display.
In terms of filling the Galaxy Grand Neo, there are not enough stars from the sky, that is, points in synthetic tests. It can handle most popular apps and undemanding games, but mobile gamers should look for something more powerful or expensive. A gigabyte of RAM in combination with a stale processor makes itself felt, and even a modest display resolution does not really save the situation.
Speaking of resolution, the picture on the screen is obviously grainy, 800x480 pixels on the sides of a five-inch screen is very small in 2014. However, you need to look back at the cost and introduce potential buyers of the pipe, so as not to give up on it.
Cameras, front and rear, are also underwhelming. An outdated module with a lack of megapixels really wants to be replaced with something of a higher quality, however, if this happened, the final picture would be spoiled by the pixels of the screen visible to the naked eye. The shortcomings of the Galaxy Grand Neo will have to be handled with improvised means, for example, by slightly reducing the load due to the abandonment of TouchWiz, careful selection of wallpapers for the lock screen, as well as enhanced processing of pictures before uploading to Instagram and others. social networks... You can adapt.
As a result, Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo is not the best, but not the worst budget employee on the market. The merits can be safely written down the battery life, build quality, brand and price. The downsides column will go to the screen, camera and performance - a classic set of problems for a cheap smartphone.
Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, offered colors, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 77.1 mm (millimeters) 7.71 cm (centimeters) 0.25 ft (feet) 3.04 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 143.7 mm (millimeters) 14.37 cm (centimeters) 0.47 ft (feet) 5.66 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 9.6 mm (millimeters) 0.96 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.38 in (inches) |
| The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 163 g (grams) 0.36 lbs (pounds) 5.75 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape. | 106.36 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 6.46 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | White Black Orange Green |
| Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used for the manufacture of the device body. | Plastic |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile technology and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data rates.
Operating system
An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on a Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.
| SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their functioning. | Broadcom BCM23550 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. The value in nanometers is half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 40 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Processor size The bit size of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses and data buses. 64-bit processors offer better performance than 32-bit processors, which are more efficient than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1200 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications... In mobile devices, it is most commonly used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, and more. | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in the RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) |
| Memory type (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | TFT |
| Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.57 in (inches) 65.34 mm (millimeters) 6.53 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.29 in (inches) 108.9 mm (millimeters) 10.89 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.667:1 5:3 |
| Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail. | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 187 ppi (pixels per inch) 73 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device. | 64.43% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | Capacitive Multitouch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that can be recognized by the mobile device.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution Resolution is one of the main characteristics of cameras. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often quote resolutions in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording rate (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30 frames / sec (frames per second) |
| Specifications Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Geographic tags Panoramic shooting ISO setting Scene selection mode |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of different designs - pop-up camera, PTZ camera, notch or hole in the display, camera under the display.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Locating
Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version There are several Bluetooth versions, while each subsequent one improves the speed of communication, coverage, contributes to easier detection and connection of devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Specifications Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols to provide more fast exchange data, energy savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio / Visual Remote control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP / PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SAP / SIM / rSAP (SIM Access Profile) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main features and standards supported by the device browser. | Html HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital audio data.
Video file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.
| Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours. | 2100 mAh (milliampere-hours) |
| Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. Exists different types lithium-ion and lithium-ion-polymer batteries are most commonly used in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 11 h (hours) 660 minutes (minutes) 0.5 days |
| 3G standby time Standby time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 430 h (hours) 25800 min (minutes) 17.9 days |
| Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.
| SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held close to the ear in the speaking position. In Europe, the maximum SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the IEC standards, following the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.212 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with ICNIRP guidelines from 1998 and IEC standards. | 0.315 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that a person's body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the United States are controlled by CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 0.323 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
If smartphone manufacturers mix inexpensive filling and a few chips that are inherent in pseudo flags, add a large screen, as well as support for two SIM cards, then you get an ideal formula for state employees who will be in great demand in the market. Especially if you add to this the logo of a well-known manufacturer. An example of this is the fresh budget phone from Samsung 2014 release - Galaxy Grand Neo. Fun fact this device is that the welcome screen will assure you that you are the owner of the Galaxy Grand Lite and not the Galaxy Grand Neo. All this is due to the fact that before publication, he appeared under these two names. But this does not really bother Samsung connoisseurs. Perhaps this problem will be fixed with the release of future software updates, but an error on the welcome screen is not so bad. Galaxy Grand Neo can hardly be called a budget device, but it can be said that it is affordable.
Design
Galaxy Grand Neo, like all other Samsung devices, is plastic and round, with a chrome-like frame around the perimeter. Elements on the body are located like many other models from South Korean manufacturer... So, on the front panel under the screen there are a pair of touchscreens and one physical button, at the top there is a speaker, a couple of sensors, as well as a front camera. The buttons that control the volume and power are located on the sides. The bottom is reserved for the microUSB port, and the top is for the headset jack. The back cover is made of textured, slightly rough to the touch plastic. It houses a flash, a speaker, and a 5-megapixel camera. Below it all is the Samsung logo. There are no decorative elements. The thickness and wide bezels around the display spoil the impression of the Grand Neo.
Performance
Thanks to its filling, the gadget will handle most applications and games, but for gamers this model strongly discouraged. Only a gigabyte of RAM and a not particularly fresh processor will not let you forget about yourself. Even a display with a modest resolution will not save the day. Also with regards to resolution: graininess is noticeable, too little for a five-inch display of 800x480 pixels. But, again, remembering the loyal price of the device, you can close your eyes to this.
Functional
The cameras will not cause delight either. The lack of megapixels and the outdated module are asking to be replaced with something of high quality. But even if it were feasible, the resulting picture would still be spoiled by the ill-fated pixels of the screen. Well, at least there is an LED flash and autofocus, which somehow reduces the disappointment in the camera. It will be possible to overcome the shortcomings of a smartphone only by reducing the load on it. Perhaps the owner of the Galaxy Grand Neo will need to give up such benefits as enhanced photo processing before uploading to social networks, the selection of 3d wallpapers for the lock screen and TouchWiz.
As a result, the Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo cannot be categorized as the best or worst cheap device on the market. Its obvious advantages are: price, brand, quality assembly and battery life. The disadvantages include the age-old set of problems for a cheap smartphone - these are sad performance, a weak camera and, of course, the screen.
Technical characteristics of the smartphone Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo
| Dimensions (edit) | |
|---|---|
| Length x Width x Height, mm | 143.7 × 77.1 × 9.6 |
| Weight, gr | 163 |
| Display | |
| Matrix | TFT |
| Display diagonal, inches | 5.01 |
| Display resolution, pix | 800x480 |
| Camera | |
| Main, Mp. | 5 |
| Frontal, Mp. | 0,3 |
| System | |
| Operating system | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
| CPU | Cortex-A7 |
| Processor frequency, GHz | 1.2 |
| Number of cores | 4 |
| RAM, GB. | 1 |
| Internal memory, GB. | 8 |
| Interfaces | |
| 3G Network | there is |
| 2G Network | there is |
| Wi-Fi | there is |
| Bluetooth | there is |
| Nutrition | |
| Battery capacity, mA * h | 2100 |
The main feature of "Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo" is 2 SIM cards and a large display, which are combined with a relatively low cost of the device. This becomes very relevant, given the fact that nowadays most buyers prefer "lightweight" in technically smartphones on which you can save. One of the main criteria, in this case, becomes It should be noted that the manufacturing company has also provided for a modification with one SIM card. More details about the new product will be discussed later.
Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo is equipped with a Broadcom BCM23550 quad-core processor. Each of them operates at a frequency of 1.2 GHz. The South Korean manufacturing company usually installs such units exactly on To save information, the developers have provided 8 GB of internal memory. At the same time, we must not forget that almost half of this capacity is required to meet the system's own needs, so it is not available to the user. However, if necessary, the indicator can be improved by installing an additional microSD cards, up to 64 GB. The amount of RAM of the device is 1 GB. The smartphone comes with a removable rechargeable battery with a capacity of 2100 mAh. It is quite enough to work in standby mode for about 439 hours, and in talk mode for 11 hours.
Dimensions (edit)
In their own way appearance the novelty is not very different from its predecessor. In the production of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo case, a good quality plastic is used. The device weighs 169 grams, while its dimensions are 143.7x77.1x9.9 mm. In general, the model cannot be called light and ergonomic. On the other hand, due to the pleasant texture of the rear panel, it is quite pleasant to hold the device in hands. Moreover, unlike the variants with a glossy body, it does not slip out of your hands during a long conversation.
Appearance
Stylish, memorable design is far from the most strong point"Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo". A review of the smartphone market, both in general and the niche occupied by the model, in particular, shows that more attractive devices are offered to the buyer for the same amount. For the sake of fairness, it should be emphasized that for all devices from the budget segment from this manufacturer, a similar trend is characteristic. The device is available in white, black, orange or green. The front part is occupied by the display. At the bottom there are three control keys, and at the top there is a front camera with an earpiece. On the right side you can see the power key, and on the left - a rocker for adjusting sound parameters. The bottom of the model is used for a microphone hole and a microUSB port. As for the headphone jack, here it is at the top. On back cover, which is very problematic to shoot, the developers have placed the main camera peephole, LED flash, and a loudspeaker grill.
Display
Quite impressive dimensions and weight are connected, first of all, with the installation of a large, five-inch display on the Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo. The characteristics of the screen cannot be called outstanding. Its resolution is only 800x480 pixels, while the image density per inch is equal to 186 pixels. The display is based on TFT technology, which does not in the best way affect the viewing angles. The sensor itself reacts to touch quite briskly. With all this, it should be remembered that the model belongs to the line of budget devices, and its cost in domestic salons is about 300 US dollars.
Cameras
The main camera of the smartphone has a 5 megapixel matrix. It has auto focus with flash and is capable of recording HD movies. It should be noted that its predecessor's characteristics were more impressive. In this regard, there is no doubt that the manufacturing company has saved on this component as well. Be that as it may, the quality of the pictures taken with the main camera is at a decent level, as for this kind of matrix, which is further confirmed by the reviews left by numerous owners of the "Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo". The most common complaints, according to users, are associated with the manifestation of too aggressive noise reduction under certain conditions, as well as with not quite correct exposure in macro mode. It would be wrong to call such disadvantages significant, especially considering the cost of the phone. Moreover, for good lighting can be easily obtained good photo for memory. As for the front camera, it shoots at a resolution of 0.3 megapixels, which is no surprise. The expediency of its presence is connected only with the possibility of making calls via video communication.
Interface
The model operates on Android system 4.2. The low cost of a smartphone limits its capabilities in many ways. At the same time, thanks to the use of a processor for four cores, most of the programs start and run very quickly. In order to provide quick access to applications and mail, the user can independently customize the lock screen widgets. There are seven plans for the desktop, which is standard for Samsung devices. Switching between them occurs by touching with your fingers. It should be noted that there is a built-in voice assistant, which allows you to fully control your smartphone - manage sound settings, type messages, make calls and much more.
Gallery
Compared to many other smartphones from this manufacturer, "Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo" has a simple gallery. Even high-quality images are displayed clearly and vividly without delay. Here you can also edit pictures (for example, change colors and add effects). When viewing information in an album, the user can call up a panel that allows displaying two images at a time.
Telephony
Smartphone "Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo" has a fairly simple phone book. You can make calls or send messages directly from it. In the event that the device detects two similar contacts, it will itself offer to combine them. The model boasts excellent sound quality during conversations, and there are no extraneous noise in the handset. The real highlight was the addition of an equalizer for calls by the developers. Separate words deserves a direct dial function, which is that while watching specific contact, the device can be simply brought to the ear, after which it will call itself. The large display has greatly simplified the process of typing when creating SMS.
Conclusion
Summing up, it should be emphasized that the main advantages of "Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo" are relatively low cost and a large display, albeit with a low resolution. The developers practically did not make any changes to the appearance, and therefore the device does not stand out in any way against the background of other representatives of the line. The only exception is the back cover, which has a nice texture. It would seem that the model's camera, which is weak at first glance, creates photos in good quality. At the same time as budget processor for four cores provides operational work most resource-intensive applications. With all this, do not forget that the device supports work with two SIM cards, which is important in our time.
