The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 and Xolo Q1100 smartphones are both recent arrivals to the market in India and both are likely to receive plenty of buyers. Many of the specs are pretty similar although there’s quite a gap in pricing, so today we’re looking at the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 vs. Xolo Q1100 in a bid to help you decide if either handset is the right choice for you.
We’ll compare the key specs of each so that you can get an idea of what these phones have to offer. Prices vary by retailer but we’ve seen the Galaxy Grand 2 available for around Rs. 21,000 while the Xolo Q1100 can be purchased for around Rs. 13,500. Both are dual-SIM Android devices, so let’s see how they compare.
Processors
The Galaxy Grand 2 is powered by a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor with Adreno 305 GPU. The Xolo Q1100 has a 1.4GHz Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor and the same Adreno graphics.
Display
The Galaxy Grand 2 has a 5.25-inch TFT display with resolution of 1280 x 720 and 280 ppi. Meanwhile the Xolo Q1100 has a 5-inch IPS display with resolution of 1280 x 720 and 294 ppi.
RAM and Storage
There’s 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage that’s expandable via microSD to 64GB for the Grand 2. The Xolo Q1100 has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, expandable via micro SD to 32GB.
Camera Set-up
The Grand 2 has an 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus, LED flash and 1080p video capture, as well as a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera. The Xolo Q1100 carries almost the same arrangement except that it has a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
Battery
There’s a 2600 mAh battery for the Grand 2 while the Q1100 has a 2000 mAh battery.
Operating System
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is the OS of choice for both the Galaxy Grand 2 and the Q1100.
Dimensions and Weight
The Grand 2 measures 146.8mm x 75.3mm x 8.9mm and it weighs 163g. The Xolo Q1100 measures 143.8mm x 70.8mm x 8.3mm and weight is unspecified.
As you can tell from the above information, there’s not too much between them in the way of many of the key specs. Therefore you may wonder if it’s worth the extra money to opt for the Galaxy Grand 2 over the Q1100. However, there are other factors to take into account such as features, build quality and design preference, and that’s where you might decide to pay more to get the Grand 2.
Will you choose the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 or the Xolo Q1100, or perhaps another smartphone altogether?