Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos

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Last Updated: 5th April 2025

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Key Specs

Display 5.00-inch (480x800)
Processor 1.2GHz dual-core
Front Camera 2MP
Rear Camera 8MP
RAM 1GB
Storage 8GB
Battery Capacity 2100mAh
OS Android 4.1

Market Status Released

Release Date January 2013

Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos Review

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Solid performance
Good camera

Bad
Poor display
Disappointing battery life

Samsung pioneered the trend of a new breed of devices, now more commonly known as 'phablets', smartphones that are (almost) nearing tablets in size. After the company's successful Galaxy Note device, many followed suit including homegrown manufacturers like Micromax and Karbonn who are offering devices in the under-15k, and even under 10K price point.To compete with these, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Grand Duos, though it has been priced at Rs. 21,500. Is it the 'Samsung' brand value or does the device really live up to user expectations? We take a look.

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Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos Summary

Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos mobile was launched in January 2013. The phone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 480x800 pixels at a pixel density of 187 pixels per inch (ppi). Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. It comes with 1GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos runs Android 4.1 and is powered by a 2100mAh removable battery.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos on the rear packs 8-megapixel camera. It sports a 2-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.

Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos is based on Android 4.1 and packs 8GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 64GB). The Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Regular and Regular cards. The Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos measures 143.50 x 76.80 x 9.60mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 161.00 grams. It was launched in White and Blue colours.

Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v4.00, FM radioWi-Fi Direct, and 3G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer.

As of 5th April 2025, Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos price in India starts at Rs. 8,999.

Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos Full Specifications

General

Alternate names	GT-I9082
Brand	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Grand Duos
Price in India	₹8,999
Release date	January 2013
Form factor	Bar
Dimensions (mm)	143.50 x 76.80 x 9.60
Weight (g)	161.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	2100
Removable battery	Yes
Colours	White, Blue

Display

Screen size (inches)	5.00
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	480x800 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	187

Hardware

Processor	1.2GHz dual-core
RAM	1GB
Internal storage	8GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	64

Camera

Rear camera	8-megapixel
Rear flash	LED
Front camera	2-megapixel

Software

Operating system

Android 4.1

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 b/g/n
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.00
NFC	No
Infrared	No
USB OTG	No
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	Yes
Number of SIMs	2
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No
SIM 1
SIM Type	Regular
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	No
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	No
SIM 2
SIM Type	Regular
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	No
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	No