Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 – Review

TechnoparkToday.com >> If you are feeling like normal five inch screens are outdated, and looking for a smart phone with really big screen, the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 would be a good choice.

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy Mega runs on the latest Android v4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system. The TouchWiz interface can be seen as the default overlay on the Android. The phone is available with a 1.4 GHz Dual Core processor. This makes the device really powerful when it comes to CPU intensive activities. The phone comes with a 1.5 GB RAM which is ideal for multitasking. The massive 5.8 inch screen has a qHD resolution which supports 540 x 960 p. the multi-touch screen is well equipped to handle multiple inputs simultaneously. The device comes with an internal memory of 8 GB and can be expanded via a microSD card to about 64 GB.

The primary camera with LED flash sports an 8 MP sensor while the secondary sensor is 1.9 MP. The dual camera system makes the phone ideal for voice calls with video as well. The device can support full HD video recording at 1080 x 1920 p at 30 fps. Despite the power intensive features seen in the Galaxy Mega, the 2600 mAh Li-Ion battery is more than capable of keeping the device powered up for an adequate period of time. The device supports GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity. The Bluetooth connection for the device is supported by the latest v4 interface. Apart from these features, the Mega comes with a host of different settings and Samsung specific features which can make your smart phone experience even better.

Detailed Specifications

• Display5.8” qHD TFT
• Chipset1.4Ghz A9 Dual Core Processor
• BearerHSPA+ 21/5.76 850/900/1900/2100
• Memory1.5GB (RAM)8GB microSD up to 64GB
• Camera / Flash8MP AF /LED Flash + 1.9MP
• ConnectorsMicroUSB, USB 2.0HS, 3.5mm earjack
• Wireless ConnectivityBT 4.0 + LE, WiFi a/b/g/n 2.4/5GHz,BT 4.0 + LE, WiFi a/b/g/n/ac

• GPSA-GPS + GLONASS
• Dimension, Weight162.6 x 82.4 x 8.99mm,182g
• Battery capacity2600mAh
• OS / UpgradeAndroid Jellybean 4.2
• Messaging & SNSChatON, Google +
• LBSGoogle Maps (Turn-by-turn Navi.)
• Other Service & ApplicationsSamsung Link,Dual SIM Always on

• PC ApplicationsKies (Windows & Mac), Kies Air
• UI / Web BrowserTouchWiz for Android
• FM RadioSupport
• AudioMP3, OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA
• VideoMPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, Xvid,VP8 Recording/Playback: 1080@30fps

Key Features