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Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime phone review — specs and Genze score

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Specifications

Versions: G530F, G530FZ, G530Y, G530H, G530FZ/DS Also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos with dual-SIM card slots Available as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition with Spreadtrum SC7730 chipset and Android 5.0

Samsung

Released 2014, Sep 28

1 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition)

  • 156g, 8.6mm thickness
  • Android 4.4.4
  • 8GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 4.6
Display 5.4
Performance 3.7
Camera 4.8
Body 5.2
Gaming 4.5
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 4.7/10

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Quick specifications

5.0"

540x960 pixels

8MP

1080p

1GB RAM

Snapdragon 410

2600mAh

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4.7 /10
Performance 3.7/10
Battery 4.6/10
Display 5.4/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 4.5/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.30 GHz BT 4.0 2014

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - G530F, G530FZ, G530Y
??? GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 - G530H, G530FZ/DS
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - G530F, G530H, G530FZ, G530Y, G531F
??? HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 - G530T (T-Mobile)
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 - G530F
??? 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - G530FZ
??? 1, 3, 5, 8, 28 - G530Y
??? 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 40 - G531F
LTE band 2, 4, 5, 12 - G530T (T-Mobile)
Speed HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Announced 2014, September 30. Released 2014, October
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
Weight 156 g (5.50 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Type TFT
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
OS Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - G531F
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (Value Edition)
GPU Adreno 306
Mali-400 (Value Edition)
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM
??? eMMC 4.5
Single 8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Features LED flash, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
Single 5 MP, f/2.2
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes (G530F, G530FZ models)
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Type Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Talk time Up to 17 h (3G)
Music play Up to 75 h
Colors White, Gray, Gold
Models SM-G5306W, SM-G5308W, SM-G5309W, SM-G530BT, SM-G530F, SM-G530FQ, SM-G530FZ, SM-G530FZ, SM-G530H, SM-G531F, SM-G531H, SM-G530T, SM-G530W, SM-G530Y, SM-G530AZ, SM-G531Y, SM-G530T1, SM-G531M, SM-G530A, SM-G530M, SM-G531BT, SM-G530MU, SM-G530P
SAR EU 0.28 W/kg (head) 0.33 W/kg (body)
Price About 140 EUR
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 520
Basemark X: 1904
Display Contrast ratio: 756 (nominal), 1.935 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 63dB / Noise 60dB / Ring 68dB
Audio quality Noise -95.0dB / Crosstalk -93.9dB

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime worth buying in 2026?

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.7/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime?

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime has a 2,600 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime have?

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime features a 5.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime have?

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is available with 1 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime?

Genze rates Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime 4.7/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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