Hey guys, my name is Silva . I'm new to galaxy grand XDA community.. So,tomorrow I'm planning to buy Samsung galaxy grand i9082 duos. But I have a question . hope you guys have time to answer to these noob question :fingers-crossed:
1. Which better galaxy grand or galaxy s2 plus ?
2. Can galaxy grand handle high end games like NFS mostwanted?
3. Is the broadcom GPU is fast?
4. Some says galaxy grand eating lot ram? Is it true?
5. How about the battery life?
6. Will the galaxy grand get 4.2. Some rumors say it will.
7. Galaxy grand has hardbrick bug? (When root or install custom ROM)
8. Why Samsung galaxy grand called low activity devices?
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Hey guys, my name is Silva . I'm new to galaxy grand XDA community.. So,tomorrow I'm planning to buy Samsung galaxy grand i9082 duos. But I have a question . hope you guys have time to answer to these noob question :fingers-crossed:
1. Which better galaxy grand or galaxy s2 plus ?
2. Can galaxy grand handle high end games like NFS mostwanted?
3. Is the broadcom GPU is fast?
4. Some says galaxy grand eating lot ram? Is it true?
5. How about the battery life?
6. Will the galaxy grand get 4.2. Some rumors say it will.
7. Galaxy grand has hardbrick bug? (When root or install custom ROM)
8. Why Samsung galaxy grand called low activity devices?
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1.. grand and s2 plus has the same hardware so now it's up to you weather your want an 5" or 4.3"
2... yes quite comfortably and silky smooth
3... yes
4... that depends on how many apps are running in background.
5... quite good
6...yes it will ..
7... no such bug
8... only moderator can tell you that
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And which better galaxy s2 i9100g or grand?
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MasterSilvaJR. said:
And which better galaxy s2 i9100g or grand?
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That depends, Grand resolution is quite low (480x800) on a 5 inch screen and don't have SAMOLED screen (Higher energy consumption + color looks dull compared to SAMOLED). But Grand offers dual SIM support GT-I9082 and screen is larger.
For S2+ 480x800 resolution is acceptable on a 4.3 inch screen and have a SAMOLED screen, which makes the color looks more vivid.
But if you upgrading from cheap phones like old Nokia 5800, Grand will be a good choice for you and you will not realize the screen is low-end. But from S3 to Grand, you will realize that's a huge downgrade, except Grand memory management is good. (Low RAM usage, but also depends on how many apps you have)
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That depends, Grand resolution is quite low (480x800) on a 5 inch screen and don't have SAMOLED screen (Higher energy consumption + color looks dull compared to SAMOLED). But Grand offers dual SIM support GT-I9082 and screen is larger.
For S2+ 480x800 resolution is acceptable on a 4.3 inch screen and have a SAMOLED screen, which makes the color looks more vivid.
But if you upgrading from cheap phones like old Nokia 5800, Grand will be a good choice for you and you will not realize the screen is low-end. But from S3 to Grand, you will realize that's a huge downgrade, except Grand memory management is good. (Low RAM usage, but also depends on how many apps you have)
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Thanks for reply , I bought grand duos (elegant white) yesterday . It was superb phone . Dont know why many people complaining about this phone perfomance. I also have note 10.1 and xperia z
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Thanks for reply , I bought grand duos (elegant white) yesterday . It was superb phone . Dont know why many people complaining about this phone perfomance. I also have note 10.1 and xperia z
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you will love grand :good:
Which ROM u guys use now?
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Which ROM u guys use now?
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I use k2wl XXAMD6 ROM with version 11 kernel.
Which you prefer cm10.1 or stock?
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Which you prefer cm10.1 or stock?
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Only one sim work in cm 10.1 and lags in gaming and volumne bug during call ... but it is dam smoth ... and stock base roms are very good in performanc ...
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Only one sim work in cm 10.1 and lags in gaming and volumne bug during call ... but it is dam smoth ... and stock base roms are very good in performanc ...
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What about battery? Which rom has better battery? I like stock rom ui, but cm10.1 is smooth and latest android .
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What about battery? Which rom has better battery? I like stock rom ui, but cm10.1 is smooth and latest android .
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cm10.1 has good battery backup
i suggest don't!! Its low end as this section don't have more developers to get separate section! s2 plus is far better and gives rich feeling! @panda00 can give more information
Well... my dad owns a Galaxy Grand, and I own an S2 Plus. Had experiences with both phones... They're pretty much equal. The Grand has two things in its advantage... multiwindow, and a big screen. The S2 plus however, has a much sharper screen (Super AMOLED, much higher ppi too), NFC, and it's much cheaper! Also it is a better and more premium looking phone.
If you can save a few bucks and compromise external storage then buy a nexus 4
@panda00
Did you guys get your forum ?
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If you can save a few bucks and compromise external storage then buy a nexus 4
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Did you guys get your forum ?
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Yup
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If you can save a few bucks and compromise external storage then buy a nexus 4
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I choose galaxy grand because I want dual sim phone .. I already have galaxy note 10.1 and xperia z .. Note 10.1 for gaming and movies.. Xperia z for Social(Facebook,twitter,etc) .. And grand for calling and message ..
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I choose galaxy grand because I want dual sim phone .. I already have galaxy note 10.1 and xperia z .. Note 10.1 for gaming and movies.. Xperia z for Social(Facebook,twitter,etc) .. And grand for calling and message ..
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Very Poor man...
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You could have bought galaxy y duos if you wanted dual sim Lol
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You could have bought galaxy y duos if you wanted dual sim Lol
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But grand is much better than y duos
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Hello to all fellow Gio-ers, I just wanna ask u guys a question. Any phones that u guys might recommend, mid range- low range 3.5 inch ++ screen with front camera? Cos I might be changing phone soon as my contract expired. Also, shud I keep using android , or change to windows phone? Cos I've meddled with android for a while now. ( I can't afford ios, lol.) Any suggestions are absolutely welcome.
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In my opinion Windows phone cant be that big , not as much apps as
Android had. Maybe The galaxy ace plus or ace 2 ??
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Well u could wait for ace2, it has 2 cameras and dualcore 800 mhz
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IT Show is happening rite...? go hunting
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U from Singapore too??? And SGA2 is pretty good, but I don't really like upgrading to an almost identical in appearance phone. okay, dies anyone know if windows phone provide a good experience or not?
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Galaxy ace
Galaxy ace 2 has
3.65 " inch screen
And isnt that cheep
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Galaxy ace
Galaxy ace 2 has
3.65 " inch screen
And isnt that cheep
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but the ace 1 isn't really an upgrade, and I do like to buy something 'newer and 'better'if I purchease a new phone..
you can say bigger is better, but doesn't have to..
what about galaxy ace plus ? higher priced then ace 1, problably cheaper then ace 2
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but the ace 1 isn't really an upgrade, and I do like to buy something 'newer and 'better'if I purchease a new phone..
you can say bigger is better, but doesn't have to..
what about galaxy ace plus ? higher priced then ace 1, problably cheaper then ace 2
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galaxy ace is an great developing phone
we have massive roms
and more
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samsung galaxy mini2 ......or loweset mid range samsung pocket ....
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samsung galaxy mini2 ......or loweset mid range samsung pocket ....
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samsung pocket isnt a midrange device
its even worse an low end
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HTC HD2 would be nice, it can run
-Android
-Windows Phone
-Windows Mobile
-and tons of custom stuff.
But, I'd say that some cheaper HTC, i.e Desire is nice.
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I recommended buy a galaxy s
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S1 doesnt even get ics from samsung.
Htc hd does
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after Gio? mmh... I will purchase a new medium range device that has a price lower or equal than 200€, a respectable hw and a good support from communities like xda. I don't need an high range device because I have a galaxy tab for the Android full use...
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Other than android, are there any other interesting OS?
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45 minutes away from Singapore & got Ch 8, U, 5, Octo, Suria, etc etc on my home TV
Asus Padfone maybe..
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whats about Galaxy W or sony ericsson xperia Neo? or P!?
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whats about Galaxy W or sony ericsson xperia Neo? or P!?
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Maybe galaxy w, but like I said should I get an almost identical in appearance phone? Neo is my brothers phone, so I wont want it
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the new Razr U_U
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i wanna buy i a new mobile and i am confused between grand and old s2 i am a gaming person i love hd games but i love dual si and big screen in grand help me plz
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i wanna buy i a new mobile and i am confused between grand and old s2 i am a gaming person i love hd games but i love dual si and big screen in grand help me plz
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I used S2 too and I just bought Grand Duos so here's the reason.
Dual Sim (my main point of buying)
Big Screen (also my main point of buying)
Price
Longer battery
Better and louder sound output.
Well, I don't really playing games on it so can't give any comments on this but I do test a few high quality games and it works well too.
It depends on which games you play
Most HD games work good on grand
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Grand is much better than s2 ..
If you can wait then wait and buy Galaxy mega 5.8
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I'll buy a cell phone, and I'm about to buy a grand galaxy. But I have my doubts as to the performance, and the interface in general. What is your opinion? If someone can do a review.
it's very very very very good phone
buy it
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I'll buy a cell phone, and I'm about to buy a grand galaxy. But I have my doubts as to the performance, and the interface in general. What is your opinion? If someone can do a review.
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Check youtube videos.. U will get better reviews there... I will also give some reviewers name. Geeky ranjit, igyaan, cursed4eva, pocket now, fone arena, advices media etc
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I am using it..for the price and performance ratio...it's awesome...
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Go for galaxy mega
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galaxy mega 5.8 has the same chipset of galaxy grand with just 512mb ram extra and 0.8" large screen ...
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galaxy mega 5.8 has the same chipset of galaxy grand with just 512mb ram extra and 0.8" large screen ...
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Yeah so? With not much price difference
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I'll buy a cell phone, and I'm about to buy a grand galaxy. But I have my doubts as to the performance, and the interface in general. What is your opinion? If someone can do a review.[/QUOTE
dude go for galaxy grand:good:........grand has 80%(i think itz 80%) features of galaxy s3 and note2 and it just under 20000 rs
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galaxy mega 5.8 has the same chipset of galaxy grand with just 512mb ram extra and 0.8" large screen ...
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It's overclocked broadcom Chipset... Performance is little better than grand...
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It's overclocked broadcom Chipset... Performance is little better than grand...
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Yeah .. I now cry why I bought grand
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why are you crying razor?
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why are you crying razor?
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Because at the same price Samsung is giving 5.8 . They should tell post release also with every launching phone
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hahahaaha bro do not cry :crying:
Do one think u sold your grand and then buy mega 5.8
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hahahaaha bro do not cry :crying:
Do one think u sold your grand and then buy mega 5.8
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Cant do so either
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dont worry our sweet little Grand will make u happy even when u are sad ...
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In video of grand vs mega 6.3 ........ grand look like small, tiny phone :laugh:
Thank you all for the answers, but I gave the Galaxy Grand Duos. Now I'm in doubt between the Xperia S and Optimus 4X HD. And the Galaxy Mega also seems to be a good competitor. It is unfortunate that in the country where I live, all these phones are very expensive
Where u live? And go for mega 5.8
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Thank you all for the answers, but I gave the Galaxy Grand Duos. Now I'm in doubt between the Xperia S and Optimus 4X HD. And the Galaxy Mega also seems to be a good competitor. It is unfortunate that in the country where I live, all these phones are very expensive
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Check online store....
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mega is just too big ... not suitable for daily use....
Hi Everyone!!
Plz share your views on ....
What will be your next smartphone ????
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Mine will be Samsung Galaxy S3 or S4
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What will be your next smartphone ????
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Mine will be Samsung Galaxy S3 or S4
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Nokia Lumia 1020 - ordered already
Samsung Mega 5.8 Mega Duos - thinking to replace with Grand but Rom & most important developer support, will check if good development is there or not if yes ordered else something else
Nick from where did u ordered Lumia 1020 ?
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S4 or note 3 probably....but wanna feel oopo find 5 too
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S4 or note 3 probably....but wanna feel oopo find 5 too
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note 2 for sure...its going to get 4.3 and 5.0 too :good:
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Nick from where did u ordered Lumia 1020 ?
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microsoft store under AT&T contract , will there for 2 months so when i'll be coming back , will replace with my cousins off contract version
Note 2
I love it
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My best friend has Note 2 ...
Its not much different to that of our Grand
Display is good ... ui smoothness is quite same ... camera is lil better and that s pen is joy to use ... good development in xda
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Anyone have idea how is Nexus 4 ?? I heard the battery life sux in n4
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microsoft store under AT&T contract , will there for 2 months so when i'll be coming back , will replace with my cousins off contract version
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In 2 months Lumia 1020 will be available here in India.
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nexus 7 2013 as a tablet purpose
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Why not moto x? It's lunching now in New York
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S4...Samsung anyhow.... :thumbup:
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In 2 months Lumia 1020 will be available here in India.
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its gift from my cousin
she's using lumia 900 & next month her contract is going to end so asked me to use few days L1020 latter will buy another for me when her contract ends
maybe a good time to change to note 2..as note 3 is out note 2 price will drop for sure
I am gonna shift to s4 very soon ...
But I m in the middle of the road to select nexus 4 or s4....
Cnt decide which one to go for...
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I am gonna shift to s4 very soon ...
But I m in the middle of the road to select nexus 4 or s4....
Cnt decide which one to go for...
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s4:good:
Htc one for sure
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I am thinking for Apple iphone 4s or ipad mini
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xperia zl
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I am thinking for Apple iphone 4s or ipad mini
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If apple launches new iPhone with large screen then I'm with u..
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Hi guys.. im planing to buy grand or s3.. i like dual sim option in grand.. i read the all specs changes between the two phone.. but my main purpose is buying a phone is game play without lag.. good batery life... xda development support , future samaung software updayes and usability.. can i expect all this from granda?? Can someone explain me?? I lv this phone.. but i like to listen from you guys coz u guys are not average users
And another thing... if i use cuatom rom can use dual sim option?
GRAND is midrange phone so samsung will not provide future major updates like they give their S or Note series and also development support on samsung galaxy S series more and all apps compablity also better in S series phones. Regarding build quality grand has better design like samsung S4 but in terms of hardware its almost like samsung galaxy S2 good for daily using and playing HD games in low or mid quality. And dual sim features are still not compatible with custom Roms.
I charge my grand 2 times daily, recently updated on jb 4.2.2 most of time I play Asphalt 8 and use net, before rooting my grand asphalt 8 only running on very low and low graphics options but after rooting I changed my ph model no to S4 model now its running Medium and high setting.
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I agree with Suraj007 on the fact that development is more on the S series legacy devices like S3
But for everyday use my Grand's battery life easily goes over 20 hours, if I'm not playing games all around the clock of course
Hardware wise, the screen for S3 is AMOLED and Grand uses TFT, so upto user choice which one is preferred. In my opinion, S3 has a better screen, resolution and ppi, but unless you are stickler for those kind of things, you won't notice it. S3 also has a better Processor compared to Grand but the difference isn't that vast. But in case of looks, Grand beats S3 any day as it looks close to Note2 and S4 devices while S3 just looks aged
As Suraj007 pointed out, some custom ROMs don't support dual sim functionality, but only those based on CM10 have issues, that are in process of being resolved. The most popular and widely used stock based-ROM (GENNXT ROM in my signature) for Grand supports Dual Sim without any issues
As for updates, both S3 and Grand Duos are in the list of possible devices to receive the 4.4 KitKat update in the upcoming months
I got both Grand n S3
And I can tell you that only major difference is Screen ....
Nothing else ...
Camera is same on both but pics will look much more sharp on s3 bcoz of screen resolution 720p
Games run equally good on both devices ...
But games compatibility is better on s3
Once yu hold the device the look n feel is better on s3 ... s3 can be used in one hand
Grand is better in battery backup ... if u know how to preserve the battery .... 10% better not much
Grand has 4.2.2 now official .... samsung yet to release 4.2.2 or 4.3 on s3 .... still its running 4.1.2
But s3 has much better development ....
Buy S3 .... the xtra cost is worth the money.
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If u r a gaming lover go for xperia..
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Sony Xperia series starts from tipo n ends with z ultra
Are yu talking about that tipo ??
By they way he clearly mentioned about grand n s3 only
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Go 4 S3.... :thumbup:
Rest all explained by anin-icey n suraj....
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I am talking about mid range xperia ph like xperia arc,xperia u etc..
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Xperia arc was available in 2011 n xperia u also 2011 product
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Okay den go for s3..
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i suggest go for s4 mini duos it is good qcom processor,1.5gb ram, may be getting cm 10.1 official as it's lte version already has official cm10.1 .
and i think qcom is better for development always...
It depends because grand is a mid range phone I have been using it for a year and I haven't faced any problem till now there's no lag in games like asphalt 8 fifa 14 etc but I would prefer s3 as it has 1.4ghz quadcore snapdragon processor and its gameplay is also great!! It depends on your choice just go for the phone with the best features as both of these phones have great gameplay!!
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