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Phones
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

Smartphone

Display diagonal
5 in
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition)*
Battery capacity
2,600 mAh

Benchmark results

  • Basemark OS II · version unreported · total504* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Basemark OS II · 2.0 · total520* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Basemark X · version unreported · total1,904* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results

Display

Display diagonal
5 in
Display pixel density
220 ppi*
Resolution
540 x 960
Panel
Display: TFT
Horizontal pixels
540 px
Vertical pixels
960 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    5 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    540 px*
    Vertical pixels
    960 px*
    Technology
    TFT*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition)*
Processor
AArch64
Graphics
Adreno 306Mali-400 (Value Edition)*

Memory & storage

Storage options
8 GB, 1 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 1 GB RAM / 8 GB storage*
    Memory
    1 GB*
    Capacity
    8 GB*

Memory options

  • 1 GB
    Capacity
    1 GB

Storage options

  • 8 GB
    Capacity
    8 GB

Supported storage media

  • SD card

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    8 MP
  • Front selfie
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Front
    Resolution
    5 MP
    Role
    selfie
    Aperture
    2.20 f-number*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
2,600 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android Lollipop
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Bluetooth
4.1
NFC
Yes

Sensors

  • accelerometer
  • proximity sensor
  • Compass
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)*
Height
144.80 mm
Width
72.10 mm
Thickness
8.60 mm
Weight
156 g

Colors

  • Gold*
  • Gray*
  • White*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 53 fields
body weight
156 g (5.50 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    156*
    unit
    g*
    original
    156 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm (~66.0% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    68.9*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    68.9 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    540*
    y
    960*
    unit
    px*
    original
    540 x 960*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy Grand Prime*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
White, Gray, Gold*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - G530F, G530H, G530FZ, G530Y, G531F*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 19*
    • 26*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1.1 (Lollipop)Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - G531F*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    28*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    28 nm*
    span
    • 33*
    • 38*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - G530F, G530FZ, G530Y*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (Value Edition)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.2 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.3*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.3 GHz*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Adreno 306Mali-400 (Value Edition)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
8 GB, 1 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1 GB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
8 MP, AF, f/2.4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.4*
    span
    • 10*
    • 15*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 140 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash, panorama*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900) - G530F*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body build
Plastic body*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes (G530F, G530FZ models)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-G5306W, SM-G5308W, SM-G5309W, SM-G530BT, SM-G530F, SM-G530FQ, SM-G530FZ, SM-G530FZ, SM-G530H, SM-G531F, SM-G531H*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests performance
Basemark OS II: 504* / Basemark OS II 2.0: 520Basemark X: 1904*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests camera
Photo / Video*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests loudspeaker
Voice 63dB / Noise 60dB / Ring 68dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests audio quality
Noise -95.0dB / Crosstalk -93.9dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests display
Contrast ratio: 756 (nominal), 1.935 (sunlight)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
5 MP, f/2.2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2014, September*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.28 W/kg (head)     0.33 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.28*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.28 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.33*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.33 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2,600*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    2600 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery music play
Up to 75 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2014, October*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300) - G531FLTE band 2, 4, 5, 12 - G530T (T-Mobile)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 17 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.6*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.6 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.34*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.34 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Basemark OS II score
suite
Basemark OS II
score
504.0*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
Basemark OS II*
workload
total*
Basemark OS II score
suite
Basemark OS II
version
2.0
score
520.0*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
Basemark OS II*
version
2.0*
workload
total*
Basemark X score
suite
Basemark X
score
1,904.0*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
Basemark X*
workload
total*
Specifications 2 · 18 fields
Body Weight (g)
156* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
TFT*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
540*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
960*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
5* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
66* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
1* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
8* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Selfie camera Single (MP)
5* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
2,600* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
186.20000000000002*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2014.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
144.8* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
72.1* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
8.6* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 54 fields
Battery · Music play
Up to 75 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 17 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable*
Body · Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame*
Body · Dimensions
144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)*
Body · SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Body · Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Comms · NFC
Yes (G530F, G530FZ models)*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS*
Comms · Radio
FM radio*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Display · Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)*
Display · Size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.0% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
TFT*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Launch · Announced
2014, September 30. Released 2014, October*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama*
Main Camera · Single
8 MP, f/2.4, AF*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Features
eMMC 4.5*
Memory · Internal
8GB 1GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
White, Gray, Gold*
Misc · Models
SM-G5306W, SM-G5308W, SM-G5309W, SM-G530BT, SM-G530F, SM-G530FQ, SM-G530FZ, SM-G530FZ, SM-G530H, SM-G531F, SM-G531H, SM-G530T, SM-G530W, SM-G530Y, SM-G530AZ, SM-G531Y, SM-G530T1, SM-G531M, SM-G530A, SM-G530M, SM-G531BT, SM-G530MU, SM-G530P*
Historical price
About 140 EUR*
Misc · SAR EU
0.28 W/kg (head) 0.33 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - G530F, G530FZ, G530Y*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - G530F, G530H, G530FZ, G530Y, G531F*
Network · 4G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8 - G530F*
Network · Features
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 - G530H, G530FZ/DS HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 - G530T (T-Mobile) 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - G530FZ 1, 3, 5, 8, 28 - G530Y 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 40 - G531F LTE band 2, 4, 5, 12 - G530T (T-Mobile)*
Network · Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Our Tests · Audio quality
Noise -95.0dB / Crosstalk -93.9dB*
Our Tests · Camera
Photo / Video*
Our Tests · Display
Contrast ratio: 756 (nominal), 1.935 (sunlight)*
Our Tests · Loudspeaker
Voice 63dB / Noise 60dB / Ring 68dB*
Our Tests · Performance
Basemark OS II 2.0: 520 Basemark X: 1904*
Platform · Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition)*
Platform · CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (Value Edition)*
Platform · GPU
Adreno 306 Mali-400 (Value Edition)*
Platform · OS
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1.1 (Lollipop) Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - G531F*
Selfie camera · Single
5 MP, f/2.2*
Selfie camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
White
White*
Gray
Gray*
Gold
Gold*
Display
Display
Diagonal
5.0* in
Horizontal pixels
540* px
Vertical pixels
960* px
Technology
TFT*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Memory options
1 GB
Capacity
1.0* GB
8 GB
Capacity
8.0* GB
1 GB RAM / 8 GB
Memory
1.0* GB
Capacity
8.0* GB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Aperture
2.4* f-number
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*

* Provisional data