Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 launched, wait is over....(Specifications, review, price)

Your wait is over finally. Earlier a South Korean company Samsung announced about Galaxy Grand 2 and today launched it. This is again a budget phone in Samsung’s Galaxy series as Galaxy Grand Duos. As Galaxy Grand got popularity because of its best software features comparable to premium phones and great graphics performance, the Galaxy Grand 2 is advanced version of Galaxy Grand and expected to be more CPU and GPU performance and premium software support. This phalet can beat some of its rivals which are already in the market like Micromax Canvas Turbo.

"This new Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 delivers an improved HD viewing experience, more powerful multi-tasking features, a premium experience through design and entertainment on the go," Samsung India Country Head, Mobile and IT, Vineet Taneja said at the launch.

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Technical Specifications
Processor		A7 1.2GHz Quad Core by QUALCOMM
Operating System		Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Dimensions (W x T x H)		146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm
Weight		163 g (5.75 oz.)
Battery		2600 mAh
Integrated Camera		Rear: 8MP AF + LED Flash Front: 1.9MP (HD)
Sound		1 Speaker, 3.5mm Jack
Memory		RAM: 1.5 GB ROM: 8 GB (Expandable up to 64GB )
Connectivity/Radios		--> 3G Network : HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 --> 2G Network : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 --> WLAN : Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot --> Speed : 3G Quad (HSPA+ 21/5.76) --> Bluetooth : Bluetooth 4.0 --> FM receiver --> A-GPS support(AGPS + GLONASS)
Display		--> Size : 13.3cms (5.25”) HD (1280x720) TFT --> Type : Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors                      (~280 ppi pixel density)
Color		White, Black, Pink
SIM		Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Sensors		--> Accelerometer sensor --> Proximity sensor --> Gyro sensor --> Compass sensor
Video		H.263, H.264, VC-1, MPEG4, VP8, WMV7/8, MP43, Sorenson Spark
Audio		MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC, Vorbis, AMR
Other	Messaging & SNS	ChatON, Google+, Hangouts
	Services & Applications	Club Samsung , My Magazine, Story Album Samsung Hub

“A grand life isn’t the only thing that comes with a Galaxy Grand 2. There’s also attention from everyone around you. This highly advanced smart-phone comes with a leather-like stitched back that supports a slim, robust frame, making a style statement like no other.”

Samsung

I think this phone is first perfect premium looking phone from Samsung in Galaxy series. Let’s wait for its leather-like stitched back feel. Online pre-orders have already started and on 3rd Jan 2014 it is expected to be in market.

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Lenovo to launch new competitor Vibe X to Samsung galaxy S4 today (review,technical specification,features)

Lenovo, the world's largest player in personal computer makers, is ready to launch Vibe X smart phones today. It is the first smart phone in Lenovo’s premium range phones. Lenovo launched the five-inch Vibe X Smartphone at retail price of Rs 25,999 in India. Online pre-orders has been started today (18-Dec) and it will be in market by the end of the week.

Lenovo Vibe X

"Globally we have emerged as number four in the smartphone category. In India, we have made an interesting beginning and we expect the growth trajectory to continue with the introduction of newer models," said Amar Babu, managing director at Lenovo India.
Features:

• Slender, Light and Beautiful
• Dual High Resolution Cameras
• 20/20 Vision
• Curved Display with Gorilla® Glass 3
• Motion Controls
• Android™ Jelly Bean 4.2
• 1.5 GHz Quad Core Processor
• USB On-the-Go

Technical Specifications
Processor	MediaTek 1.5 GHz Quad Core
Operating System	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Dimensions (W x T x H)	74mm x 6.9mm x 144mm
Weight	121g (0.26 lbs.)
Battery	2000 mAh (Li-polymer)
Integrated Camera	Rear: 13 MP auto-focus with LED flash rear camera Front: 5 MP fixed-focus front camera
Sound	1 Speaker, 3.5mm Jack
Memory	RAM: 2 GB ROM: 16 GB
Connectivity/Radios	--> 3G Network : 2100 Mhz /900 Mhz or 1900 Mhz / 850 Mhz --> 2G Network : 900 Mhz/1800 Mhz/1900 Mhz --> Speed : HSPA+ 21 Mbps (DL) / 5.76 Mbps (UL) --> WLAN : Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot --> Bluetooth : Bluetooth® 3.0 HS --> FM receiver --> A-GPS support
Display	--> Size : 5.0" (1920 x 1080) display with 20/20 Vision --> Type : Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Curved toughened glass
Color	Silver
SIM	Single - Micro SIM
Sensors	--> Gravitation sensor --> Proximity sensor --> Light sensor --> E-Compass sensor

Vibe X was already launched at IFA in September' 2013, and now for other countries like India. I think Lenovo will rock as in personal computer sector. Let see how much market it can covers.