The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Overall
A
Performance
A
Display
B+
Battery
A
Camera
A
Software
C+
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Discontinued
Announced
2014, September 30. Released 2014, October
Also Known As
Versions: G530F, G530FZ, G530Y, G530H, G530FZ/DSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos with dual-SIM card slotsAvailable as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition with Spreadtrum SC7730 chipset and Android 5.0
