Samsung Galaxy Mega 2

Samsung Galaxy Mega 2
Codename
  • mega2lteatt (SM-G750A)
  • mega2lte (SM-G750F)
  • vasta3g (SM-G750H)
  • vastalte, vasteltezh (SM-G7508Q)
  • vastalteduosctc (SM-G7509)
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SeriesSamsung Galaxy
Model
  • SM-G750A
  • SM-G750F
  • SM-G750H
  • SM-G7508Q
  • SM-G7508
  • SM-G7509
  • SM-G7509W
Compatible networks
  • 2G bands 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G LTE: dependent on device
    • 1 2 3 4 5 7 17 29 (SM-G750A)
    • 1 3 5 7 8 20 (SM-G750F)
    • 1 3 7 38 39 40 41 (SM-G7508Q)
First releasedSeptember 2014
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy Mega
TypePhablet
Form factorSlate
Dimensions163.6 mm × 84.9 mm × 8.6 mm (6.44 in × 3.34 in × 0.34 in)
Mass194g
Operating system
System-on-chip
  • Exynos 4415 (SM-G750F, SM-G7508Q)
  • Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (SM-G750A, SM-G750H, SM-G7508)
CPU
  • Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 (SM-G750A, SM-G750F, SM-G7508Q)
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 (SM-G750H, SM-G7508)
GPU
  • Mali-400 (SM-G750A, SM-G750F, SM-G7508Q)
  • Adreno 306 (SM-G7508, SM-G750H)
Memory1.5 GB RAM
StorageInternal Memory
  • 16GB - 12.69GB Usable (SM-G750A, SM-G750F, SM-G7508Q)
  • 8GB - 4.69GB Usable (SM-G750H, SM-G7508)
Removable storagemicroSDXC (up to 64 GB)
SIMmicro-SIM
  • 1 slot (SM-G750A, SM-G750F, SM-G7508)
  • 2 slots (SM-G750H, SM-G7508Q)
BatteryLi-ion 2,800 mAh
Display6.0 in (150 mm) 720p HD Super Clear LCD, 245 ppi
Rear camera8-megapixel rear-facing camera
Front camera2.1-megapixel front-facing camera
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE), USB 2.0 H/S GPS＋ GLONASS
OtherAvailable in White, Black
SARHead: 0.207 W/Kg 1 g
Body: 0.370 W/kg 1 g[1]
References[2][3]

The Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 is an Android smartphone/tablet computer hybrid ("phablet" or "tablet phone") manufactured by Samsung, the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Mega. It was released in September 2014.

Features

The Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 has a six-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280, a quad core 1.5 GHz processor and an 8-megapixel camera. It has internal storage options of 8 GB or 16 GB (usable 5.34 or 12 GB, respectively), and has dual-SIM capability.[4] The display includes Smart Stay, which uses the front-facing cameras to determine if the user is looking at the display, powering off the display if not.[5]

The device allows multiple windows (commonly referred to as ‘split screen’), with a home screen that is usable in portrait or landscape mode.[6] Included in the phone's operating system is Samsung S Voice, a virtual assistant.

Hardware

The Galaxy Mega closely resembles the Galaxy S5, with many similar features. Among its functions are customizable lock screens and quick access to settings via the drop-down notification bar. The device also includes Multi Window functionality, enabling users to run multiple applications on a single screen, an ability that is enhanced by the phone's 6.0-inch LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280.

The rear-facing 8-megapixel camera[7] comes with shooting modes such as

  • HDR (Rich Tone)
  • Continuous Shot
  • Sports
  • Beauty Face
  • Shot and More
  • Virtual Tour
  • Sound and Shot
  • Night Mode
  • Panorama

Users can store additional music, photos and videos with up to 64 GB of expandable storage with an external microSD card. A 2,800mAh removable battery should allow the phone to run throughout the day on a single charge. The Galaxy Mega is powered by a quad-core processor with 1.5 GB of RAM.

The motherboard of the Galaxy Mega 2 is similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S5, with a large sub-board housing the processor, SIM card and microSDXC card readers, front and rear-facing cameras, microphone assembly, and other components, located at the top of the device, connected to a smaller sub-board at the bottom housing the micro-USB port.

Design

The Galaxy Mega 2 measures 6.6 x 3.46 x 0.31 inches and it weighs 7.1 ounces. It has a traditional IPS LCD screen. The rear of the device is made of a faux leather material.

The Galaxy Mega 2 does not have a unibody design or proprietary screws, which allows it to be disassembled relatively easily using a standard Phillips No. 000 screwdriver for repairs.

Software

Main article: TouchWiz

The Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 shipped with Android version 4.4.2 skinned with Samsung's TouchWiz interface. Samsung's Multi-window Mode is the front and center feature of the device.

Like other Galaxy phones, the lock screen can be customized with widgets and shortcuts. Seven customizable home screens are available. Eleven quick settings buttons in the notification drawer toggle various device features. These include Wi-Fi connectivity, Sound Mode, Ultra Power Saving, and Power Saving.

The device's final software update came with Android 5.1.1. AT&T continued providing security updates until the last version came on January 20th, 2017.[8] However, international versions of the device only received an upgrade to Android 4.4.4, with the final update to this branch occurring on January 22nd, 2020.[9][10]

Variants

The Mega 2 has many variants, differing mostly in wireless connectivity offerings and region. All devices have a 6.0 inch display and 1.5 GB of RAM.

Those that have dual-SIM capability are known as variants of the Galaxy Mega 2 Duos.

Model Number Region CPU Storage Dual SIM Support LTE Supported Carrier Lock Status Notes
SM-G750A United States 1.5 GHz 16 GB No Yes Locked (AT&T) Also known as the SM-G750ANKAATT
SM-G750F International (Europe) 1.2 GHz 16 GB No Yes Unlocked Known as the "Mega 2 Duos"
SM-G750H International (Latin America) 1.5 GHz 8 GB Yes No Unlocked
SM-G7508 China, Hong Kong 1.2 GHz 16 GB No Yes Unlocked
SM-G7508Q China, Hong Kong 1.2 GHz 8 GB Yes Yes Unlocked Known as the "Mega 2 Duos"

See also

References

  1. ^ "Samsung" (in Korean). Samsung. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  2. ^ "Samsung launches the Galaxy Mega 2 in India". GSMArena. 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  3. ^ Wong, Raymond (2014-12-25). "Samsung Galaxy Mega 2: Big smartphones have never been so boring". Mashable. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  4. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  5. ^ "Keep Your Phone From Shutting Off With Samsung Smart Stay". Lifewire. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  6. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 (AT&T) Review". PCMag UK. 2014-11-26. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  7. ^ "Quote from "Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 - Full phone specifications"". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  8. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 (G750A) - Software Update for the Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 (G750A)". AT&T. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
  9. ^ "Notify Update". web.archive.org. 2023-12-31. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
  10. ^ "Notify Update". web.archive.org. 2023-12-31. Retrieved 2023-12-31.

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