Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2

From $4,409
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Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8

From $335
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8
Price$4,409$335
Our rating6/105/10
Battery2,600 mAh2,600 mAh
RAM (max)5 GB5 GB
Storage (max)64 GB64 GB
Screen size5.25 in5.8 in
Main camera8 MP8 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)163 g182 g
ReleasedJan 2014May 2013
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 is the cheaper option.

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Display

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8
TypeTFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colorsTFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size5.25 inches, 76.0 cm2 (~68.7% screen-to-body ratio)5.8 inches, 93.3 cm2 (~70.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~190 ppi density)
ProtectionNot specified—

Platform

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)Broadcom BCM28155
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUAdreno 305Broadcom VideoCore IV
OS—Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64 GBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB
Internal8GB or 16GB storage, 1.5GB RAM8GB storage, 1.5GB RAM

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8
Single8 MP, AF8 MP, autofocus, LED flash
FeaturesLED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, image stabilizationGeotagging, face and smile detection, Beauty Face, Best Photo, Continuous shot, Best face, Sound& Shot, Panorama, Sports
Video1080p@30fps1080p

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8
Single1.9 MP1.9 MP
VideoNot specifiedNo

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8
TypeRemovable Li-Ion 2600 mAh batteryRemovable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
Talk timeUp to 17 h (3G)—

Body

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8
Dimensions146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (5.78 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)162.6 x 82.4 x 9.0 mm
Weight163 g (5.75 oz)182 g
BuildPlastic body with faux-leather back—
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR4.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS
NFCNoNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
Radio—No

Launch

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8
AnnouncedNovember 2013April 2013
StatusAvailable. Released January 2014Released May 2013
OS at LaunchAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)—

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 or Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8?

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 — 163 g for the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 versus 182 g for the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 or Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8?

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 — Jan 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 versus May 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 5/10.

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