Samsung GALAXY Grand (I9080 and I9082): Price, Specs and Availability in the Philippines

Samsung GALAXY Grand: The Poor Man's Galaxy Note!

Samsung just unveiled the Samsung GALAXY Grand, an ideal smartphone for users with fast-paced mobile lifestyles who demand more from their phone. The Samsung GALAXY Grand runs Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), Google’s latest operating system. Its vivid 5.0’’ display provides an expansive viewing experience, presenting messaging, multimedia and Web content in brilliant color and clarity. Even with the large screen, the phone is still slim, ergonomic and comfortable to hold. More about the Samsung GALAXY Grand specs and features after the jump.

GALAXY Grand with an impressive 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor supports seamless multitasking, faster web browsing, lightning-fast screen transitions and superior graphics for some of the most demanding apps and games. The GALAXY Grand sports a powerful camera with zero shutter-lag and ultra-quick camera start-up. It includes a backside illumination sensor to ensure clear shots even in dark conditions, as well as Full HD video recording.

Samsung GALAXY Grand also includes intuitive features that make the phone easy to use. For example, Direct Call enables users to automatically dial a call by raising the device up to the ear; while users can also shake the phone to trigger status updates, or pan it to zoom into a screen. Smart Alert shows missed events such as missed calls and new messages just by picking up the phone. Popup Video, for example, lets users watch video in a pop-up window anywhere on the screen while running other tasks; S Voice lets you control the phone using your voice; and AllShare Play lets you share content across Samsung devices using a single account.

The GALAXY Grand will be available in two versions – The Dual SIM version (GT-I9082) will launch first and the single SIM version (GT-I9080) will follow. For the dual SIM version, its innovative dual SIM feature provides total communication flexibility, allowing users to manage two phone numbers from a single phone. It is possible to receive calls on one SIM number while taking a call from the other, ensuring efficient management of personal and work commitments without ever missing a call. Dual SIM also offers the flexibility of selecting different billing plans for either SIM, switching between them to make the most of cheaper call and data plans.

Samsung GALAXY Grand Specifications
5.0-inch WVGA (800x480) capacitive display (187ppi)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) with Samsung TouchWiz UI
1.2GHz dual-core processor
1GB of RAM
8GB of internal storage
microSD card slot up to 64GB
8MP autofocus BSI camera with LED flash
1080p@30fps video recording
2MP front-facing camera
Quad-band GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900MHz
HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR
GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS
microUSB v2.0 / 3.5mm audio jack
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Li-Ion 2100mAh battery
143.5 x 76.9 x 9.6mm (dimension)
162g (weight)
Dual SIM version (GT-I9082)
Price: Php16,990 (SRP)
Availability/ Release Date: Out now!
Single SIM version (GT-I9080) 
Price: TBA
Availability/ Release Date: Coming soon!

Update: The Samsung Galaxy Grand (GT-I9082) is now available in the Philippines for only Php16,990. Read more

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