 Samsung Galaxy Mega | |
| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Phablet |
| First released | June 2013; 12 years ago (2013-06) |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 167.6 mm × 88 mm × 8.0 mm (6.60 in × 3.46 in × 0.31 in) (6.3 in model) 162.6 mm × 82.4 mm × 9.0 mm (6.40 in × 3.24 in × 0.35 in) (5.8 in model) |
| Weight | 199 g (7 oz) (6.3 in) 182 g (5.8 in) |
| Operating system | Original:Android 4.2.2 "Jelly Bean" withTouchWiz Current:Android 4.4.2 "KitKat" |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (6.3 in) Broadcom (5.8 in) |
| CPU | 1.7 GHz Dual coreKrait 300 (6.3 in) 1.4 GHz Dual core (5.8 in) |
| GPU | Adreno 305 (6.3 in) VideoCore IV (5.8 in) |
| Memory | 1.5 GB RAM |
| Storage | Internal Memory 8 GB (5.8 in, usable 5.34 GB) 16 GB (6.3 in, usable 12.0 GB) |
| Removable storage | microSDXC (up to 64 GB) |
| Battery | Li-ion 3,200 mAh (6.3 in) Li-ion 2,600 mAh (5.8 in) |
| Rear camera | 8-megapixel rear-facing camera |
| Front camera | 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera |
| Display | 6.3 in (160 mm)720p HD Super ClearLCD, 233ppi 5.8 in (150 mm)540pLCD, 190ppi |
| Connectivity | Both: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, WiFi Direct, BT 4.0 (BLE), USB 2.0 H/S GPS+GLONASS 6.3 in: NFC, MHL |
| SAR | Head: 0.1 W/kg 1 g Body: 0.54 W/kg 1 g Hotspot: 0.99 W/kg 1 g[1] |
| Other | Available in White, Black, Plum Purple |
| References | [2][3] |
TheSamsung Galaxy Mega is anAndroidphabletsmartphone that was manufactured and released bySamsung. It was announced on April 11, 2013.[2][3] There were 2 models released that year, one having a 6.3 in (160 mm) screen, and another with a 5.8 in (150 mm) screen.[4] It has a 1,280×720 screen, a dual-core 1.7 GHz processor and an 8-megapixel camera. The phone runsAndroid 4.2.2 "Jelly Bean" software, and internal storage is 8 or 16 GB (usable 5.34 or 12 GB respectively).
The Galaxy Mega has received theAndroid 4.4.2 "KitKat" update.[5] Also available is the unofficial updateCyanogenMod 11 Android 4.4.2 update, for the Mega 6.3 (GT-I9200/I9205).[6][7] The device's successor is theSamsung Galaxy Mega 2.
The Galaxy Mega largely resembles theGalaxy S4, and the two share similar features. Users can customize the lock screen and quickly access settings from the drop-down notification bar. Other features include Air View, which allows users to preview emails and photos by hovering a finger an inch above the screen, and WatchON, which lets users control a television with the smartphone. It also includes Multi Window, which allows users to use multiple apps on the same screen, a feature that is enhanced with the phone's 6.3-inch LCD (720 x 1280) display. S Translator provides quick and easy translations, and ChatON lets users share their screens with others.
The rear-facing 8-megapixel camera comes with numerous shooting modes such as Panorama and Sound & Shot. The Story Album feature lends itself to quick photo album creation on the go. The Mega runsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Users can store additional music, photos and videos with up to 64 GB of expandable storage with an external microSD card. A 3,200-mAh removable battery should allow the phone to run throughout the day on a single charge. The Galaxy Mega is powered by a dual-core 1.7-GHz Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 processor with 1.5GB of RAM.
The Galaxy Mega measures 6.6 x 3.46 x 0.31 inches, and is larger than theSamsung Galaxy Note II (5.9 x 3.2 x 0.37 inches),HTC One (2013) (5.1 ounces, 5.31 x 2.63 x 0.28 inches) andMotorola Moto X (1st generation) (4.8 ounces, 5.1 x 2.6 x 0.22-0.4 inches). It weighs 7.1 ounces.
The Samsung Galaxy Mega runs Android Jelly Bean OS4.2.2 skinned with Samsung's TouchWiz interface. Samsung's Multi Window Mode is front and center on the device. Similar to other Galaxy phones, you can customize the Mega's lock screen with widgets and shortcuts. Seven customizable home screens are available to the user. 16 quick settings buttons in the notification drawer enable users to toggle features including Wi-Fi connectivity and the proprietary Smart Stay. These buttons can be rearranged by clicking on a tile button in the top right corner of the notification drawer.
The home screen can be viewed horizontally.
The Samsung Galaxy Mega is currently runningAndroid KitKat.
Only the GT-I9152 has dual SIM support.Only the GT-I9205 has LTE support (i.e. 4G-LTE support) and no FM Radio.The AT&T version of the GT-I9205 is known as the SGH-i527.
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