Samsung Galaxy Grand Max vs Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

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

Samsung Galaxy Grand Max smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Grand Max

From $295
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Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

From $255
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy Grand MaxSamsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Price$295$255
Our rating5/105/10
Battery2,500 mAh2,600 mAh
RAM (max)5 GB1 GB
Storage (max)64 GB256 GB
Screen size5.25 in5 in
Main camera13 MP8 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)161 g156 g
ReleasedJan 2015Oct 2014
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Grand Max is ahead on ram (max), screen size, main camera. Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is ahead on battery, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.

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Display

Samsung Galaxy Grand MaxSamsung Galaxy Grand Prime
TypeIPS LCDTFT
Size5.25 inches5.0 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels (HD)540 x 960 pixels
ProtectionNot specified—
Pixel Density~282 ppi~220 ppi

Platform

Samsung Galaxy Grand MaxSamsung Galaxy Grand Prime
OSAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat)Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1.1 Lollipop
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916)Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306Adreno 306

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Grand MaxSamsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB (some sources state 256GB)
Internal16GB 1.5GB RAM8GB 1GB RAM

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy Grand MaxSamsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Single13 MP, AF8 MP, AF
FeaturesLED flashLED flash
Video1080p1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy Grand MaxSamsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Single5 MP5 MP
Video—Not specified

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Grand MaxSamsung Galaxy Grand Prime
TypeRemovable Li-Ion 2500 mAhRemovable Li-Ion
Capacity—2600 mAh
Talk time—Up to 17 h (3G)

Body

Samsung Galaxy Grand MaxSamsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Dimensions146.1 x 75 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
Weight161 g (5.68 oz)156 g (5.50 oz)
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM)Micro-SIM
ColorsWhite, Grey—
Build—Plastic body

Comms

Samsung Galaxy Grand MaxSamsung Galaxy Grand Prime
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP4.0, A2DP
PositioningGPS—
NFCYesYes (market dependent)
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
GPS—Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Launch

Samsung Galaxy Grand MaxSamsung Galaxy Grand Prime
AnnouncedJanuary 20152014, September 30
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Released—2014, October

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Grand Max or Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime?

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime — 2,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime.

Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy Grand Max or Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime?

Samsung Galaxy Grand Max — 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max versus 1 GB for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime.

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Grand Max or Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime?

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime — 161 g for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max versus 156 g for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Grand Max or Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime?

Samsung Galaxy Grand Max — Jan 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max versus Oct 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max or the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime 5/10.

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