Performance and Software
Under the hood, the Galaxy Grand Neo offers a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, coupled with a Broadcom VideoCore IV GPU or Mali-400MP2 GPU in some models. This setup allows it to handle basic tasks effectively but struggles with more demanding applications and multi-tasking. Two chipsets were employed, the Broadcom BCM23550 and the updated Spreadtrum SC8830, depending on the model. The device initially ran on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and was later upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) for some models, providing a smoother, more user-friendly experience with more features. However, with only 1GB RAM and storage variants of 8GB or 16GB, its performance is modest. Fortunately, a dedicated microSDXC slot is available for expandable storage.
- ⬤ Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Design and Build
- ⬤ Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Display
- ⬤ Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Performance and Software