Samsung Galaxy Mega 2
Brand | Samsung |
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Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
Series | Samsung Galaxy |
Model |
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Compatible networks | 2G bands 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G bands 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
First released | September 2014 |
Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy Mega |
Type | Phablet |
Form factor | Slate |
Dimensions | 163.6 mm × 84.9 mm × 8.6 mm (6.44 in × 3.34 in × 0.34 in) |
Weight | 194g |
Operating system | Android 4.4.4 KitKat with Touchwiz UI (Upgradeable to Android 5.0 Lollipop) |
System-on-chip | Exynos 4415 (SM-G750F)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (SM-G7508) Exynos 4415 (SM-G7508Q) Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (SM-G750H) |
CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz (SM-G750F)
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 (SM-G7508) Quad-core 1.5 GHz (SM-G7508Q) Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 (SM-G750H) |
GPU | Mali-400 (SM-G750F)
Adreno 306 (SM-G7508) Mali-400 (SM-G7508Q) Adreno 306 (SM-G750H) |
Memory | 1.5 GB RAM |
Storage | Internal Memory
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Removable storage | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) |
Battery | Li-ion 2,800 mAh |
Display | 6.0 in (150 mm) 720p HD Super Clear LCD, 245 ppi |
Rear camera | 8-megapixel rear-facing camera |
Front camera | 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE), USB 2.0 H/S GPS+ GLONASS |
Other | Available in White, Black |
SAR | Head: 0.207 W/Kg 1 g Body: 0.370 W/kg 1 g[1] |
References | [2][3] |
The Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 is an Android smartphone/tablet computer hybrid ("phablet" or "tablet phone") manufactured by Samsung and is the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Mega. It was released in September 2014. It has a 720*1280 screen, a Quad Core 1.7 GHz processor and an 8-megapixel camera. The phone runs Android 4.4.4 "KitKat" software, and internal storage is 8 or 16 GB (usable 5.34 or 12 GB). The Galaxy Mega 2 is expected to receive the Android 5.0 "Lollipop" update.[4]
Features
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- Multi-window – Split screen capability
- Home Screen is available in landscape mode
- S Voice – Personal assistant and knowledge navigator.
- Smart Stay – Uses the front-facing camera to track your eyes, and only powers off the display if you're not looking.
- Smart dual SIM (SM-G75008Q)(SM-G750H)
Hardware
The Galaxy Mega largely resembles the Galaxy S5, and the two share similar features. Users can customize the lock screen and quickly access settings from the drop-down notification bar. It includes Multi Window, which allows users to use multiple apps on the same screen, a feature that is enhanced with the phone's 6.0-inch LCD (720 x 1280) display.
The rear-facing 8-megapixel camera comes with numerous shooting modes such as HDR (Rich Tone), Continuous Shot, Sports, Beauty Face, Shot & More, Virtual Tour, Sound & Shot, Night Mode and Panorama. Users can store additional music, photos and videos with up to 64 GB of expendable storage with an external microSD card. A 2,800mAh removable battery should allow the phone to run throughout the day on a single charge. The Galaxy Mega is powered by a Quad Core processor with 1.5GB of VRAM.
Design
The Galaxy Mega 2 measures 6.6 x 3.46 x 0.31 inches and it weighs at 7.1 ounces. The design resembles an enlarged Samsung Galaxy S5.
Software
The Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 runs Android KitKat OS 4.4.4 skinned with Samsung's TouchWiz interface. Samsung's Multi-window Mode is front and center on the device. Similar to other Galaxy phones, the lock screen can be customized with widgets and shortcuts. Seven customizable home screens are available to the user. 11 quick settings buttons in the notification drawer enable users to toggle features including Wi-Fi connectivity, Sound Mode, Ultra Power Saving and Power Saving. These buttons can be rearranged by clicking on a tile button in the top right corner of the notification drawer.
Variants
- SM-G750F - 6.0-inch screen, 1.5 GHz CPU, 1.5 GB RAM, 16 GB built-in storage - LTE support - no dual SIM support
- SM-G7508 - 6.0-inch screen, 1.2 GHz CPU, 1.5 GB RAM, 16 GB built-in storage - LTE support - no dual SIM support
- SM-G7508Q - 6.0-inch screen, 1.2 GHz CPU, 1.5 GB RAM, 8 GB built-in storage - LTE support - dual SIM support
- SM-G750H - 6.0-inch screen, 1.2 GHz CPU, 1.5 GB RAM, 8 GB built-in storage - no LTE support - dual SIM support
- SM-G750A - 6.0-inch screen, 1.5 GHz CPU, 1.5 GB RAM, 16 GB built-in storage - LTE support - no dual SIM support
See also
- Samsung Galaxy Mega
- Samsung Galaxy S5
- Samsung Galaxy Note 3
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S (disambiguation)
- Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
- Samsung Galaxy S6
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
References
- ^ "Samsung" (in Korean). Samsung. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- ^ "Samsung launches the Galaxy Mega 2 in India". GSMArena. 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ^ Wong, Raymond (2014-12-25). "Samsung Galaxy Mega 2: Big smartphones have never been so boring". Mashable. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
- ^ "Samsung working on Android 5.0 and 5.1 for Galaxy S6, Grand Prime, and more". SamMobile. Retrieved 2016-01-21.