{"id":14199,"date":"2017-04-19T15:00:07","date_gmt":"2017-04-19T13:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=14199"},"modified":"2017-05-16T08:50:33","modified_gmt":"2017-05-16T06:50:33","slug":"review-samsung-galaxy-grand-neo-16-gb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/review-samsung-galaxy-grand-neo-16-gb\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo 16 GB"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Samsung\u2019s <em>Galaxy Grand<\/em> range is perfect for the user who is seeking a reliable, functional phone that provides impressive connectivity ability.<\/p>\n<p>This is a budget-friendly smartphone, but make no mistake; you\u2019re getting some notable specs! The 5\u201d screen makes it great for watching videos and browsing the web.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14298\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14298\" class=\"wp-image-14298 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Samsung-Galaxy-Grand-Neo-insert-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Samsung-Galaxy-Grand-Neo-insert-300x200.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Samsung-Galaxy-Grand-Neo-insert-104x69.jpg 104w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Samsung-Galaxy-Grand-Neo-insert.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-14298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galaxy Grand Neo<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The main issue (and it\u2019s a pretty serious one) is the screen size in comparison to the pixel density. While the screen is an impressive size, but because it\u2019s an entry-level phone Samsung has had to cut corners with the pixel density \u2013 at only 480 X 800 (a meager 186ppi), because of this, everything is jagged.<\/p>\n<p>The 5MP camera is perfect for stand-and-shoot photos; there are also different picture modes to add variety, but that\u2019s as far as it goes.<\/p>\n<p>However, when you weigh up the pros and cons, it\u2019s evident that with an eye-catching large screen, good battery endurance and superior connectivity, you\u2019re definitely going to get your money\u2019s worth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key specs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5.01\u201d TFT capacitive touchscreen<\/li>\n<li>Resolution: 480 X 800 pixels<\/li>\n<li>5 MP, autofocus, LED flash<\/li>\n<li>2 MP front-facing camera<\/li>\n<li>Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OR Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat) \u2013 (GT-I9060I model)<\/li>\n<li>Broadcom BCM23550 OR Spreadtrum SC8830 \u2013 (GT-I9060I model)<\/li>\n<li>Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7<\/li>\n<li>microSD dedicated card slot (expandable up to 64 GB)<\/li>\n<li>1 GB RAM<\/li>\n<li>16 GB onboard memory<\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi 802.11 b\/g\/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot<\/li>\n<li>Bluetooth: 0, A2DP, LE<\/li>\n<li>microUSB v2.0<\/li>\n<li>Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery<\/li>\n<li>Up to 11 h of talk time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Pros: \u00a0<\/strong>Affordable; HSPA+ connectivity; 5MP rear camera; 5.01\u201d screen; 720p video recording<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons: <\/strong>Low pixel density; only 4 GB storage space available for the user; bland design<\/p>\n<p><strong>Verdict: 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/88546722\/Samsung+Galaxy+Grand+Neo+8GB+White?sst=galaxy+grand+neo+samsung%2Cfkey&amp;ssp=1&amp;sso=1&amp;rc=rgroup2\"><strong>Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo 16 GB:\u00a0Available from R2399<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Grand range is perfect for the user who is seeking a reliable, functional phone that provides impressive connectivity ability. This is a budget-friendly smartphone, but make no mistake; you\u2019re getting some notable specs! The 5\u201d screen makes it great for watching videos and browsing the web. 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