Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2
The Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 122 x 63.5 x 12.7 mm (4.80 x 2.5 x 0.5 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 130.4g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,750 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, July. Released 2013, July
Also Known As
Versions:Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 for Boost MobileSamsung Galaxy Ring M840 for Virgin Mobile
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,750 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
130.4g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
122 x 63.5 x 12.7 mm (4.80 x 2.5 x 0.5 in)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO.
No, the Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.
The Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 has 4.0, A2DP.
