Samsung Galaxy Mega 2
The Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 is an Android phablet smartphone manufactured by Samsung, the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Mega. It was released in October 2014.
Features
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 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.
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. The home screen is usable in either portrait or landscape mode. Included in the phone's operating system is Samsung S Voice, a virtual assistant.
Hardware
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, and has dual-SIM capability.The rear-facing 8-megapixel camera comes with several shooting modes, including:
- HDR
- Beauty Face
- Shot and More
- Virtual Tour
- Sound and Shot
- Night Mode
- Panorama
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.
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.
Display
The Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 features a 6.0‑inch qHD TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 184 pixels per inch. The display utilizes a traditional PenTile RGBG pixel matrix.While some earlier reports suggested the use of an IPS panel, the device employs a standard TFT LCD. The screen is protected by scratch-resistant glass, though it is not Corning Gorilla Glass.
Physical Dimensions and Build
The Galaxy Mega 2 measures 163.6 x 84.9 x 8.6 mm and weighs 194 grams. The rear panel is constructed from a dimpled, removable plastic cover with a faux leather texture, providing a grip-resistant surface. The device is available in black and white color variants.Repairability
The Galaxy Mega 2 does not feature a unibody design. Its internal components are accessible by removing the rear cover and battery. The chassis is secured with standard Phillips #000 screws, making it relatively easy to disassemble for battery replacement or repairs without proprietary tools. This design choice earned it a high repairability score from independent teardown analyses.Software
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 20, 2017. 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 22, 2020. Samsung has since removed all the updates from its servers.
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.