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Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3 Announced

Samsung is obviously not afraid to try out different sizes for its smartphones.  Remember that the company single-handedly popularized the “phablet” category with the Galaxy Note, and now it seems that it’s trying to push the limit further by releasing the Galaxy Mega line of devices.

Samsung recently unveiled two new Galaxy Mega devices, the Galaxy Mega 5.8 and the Galaxy Mega 6.3.  These display sizes appear to be arbitrary, but in all likelihood, Samsung has a good reason to try these sizes.  The Galaxy Mega 6.3 is practically a tablet if we are to classify the same based on size alone.  The smallest tablets feature 7-inch displays, so at 6.3 inches, the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is almost a tablet.  If you have small hands, it’s almost impossible to operate the Galaxy Mega 6.3 using just one hand.  It is also not difficult to imagine that this new smartphone will be difficult to store in a regular-sized pocket.  The Galaxy Mega 5.8 is just a tad bigger than the Galaxy Note so it’s probably easier to use and carry around compared to the 6.3-inch model.

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If you’re interested to know the specs of the Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Galaxy Mega 5.8, check out the list of main specs below.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Specs

  • 6.3-inch LCD HD display with 720p resolution
  • 1.7GHz dual-core processor
  • 1.5GB of RAM
  • 8GB/16GB storage
  • microSD support up to 64GB
  • 8-megapixel camera
  • 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
  • GPS, GLONASS
  • LTE support
  • IR sensor
  • NFC
  • MHL
  • Size: 167.6 x 88 x 7.9mm
  • Weight: 199g
  • 3200mAh battery
  • Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with Samsung’s TouchWiz on top
  • Samsung apps: Group Play, Samsung WatchON, Samsung Link, S Translator, ChatON, S Memo, S Planner, S Travel, Story Album, Air View

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Specs

  • 5.8-inch LCD display with qHD resolution (960 x 540)
  • 1.4GHz dual-core processor
  • 1.5GB of RAM
  • 8GB storage
  • microSD support up to 64GB
  • 8-megapixel camera
  • 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
  • GPS, GLONASS
  • IR sensor
  • Size: 162.6 x 82.4 x 9.0mm
  • Weight: 182g
  • 2600mAh battery
  • Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with Samsung’s TouchWiz on top
  • Samsung apps: Group Play, Samsung WatchON, Samsung Link, S Translator, ChatON, S Memo, S Planner, S Travel, Story Album, Air View

The Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is better than its 5.8-inch brother in terms of specs.  It packs a 720p HD display, a 1.7GHz dual-core processor, a 3200mAh battery and features LTE and NFC.  The smaller Galaxy Mega 5.8, on the other hand, has a lesser qHD display and is powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, and has no LTE and NFC connectivity options.  Both models have an 8-megapixel rear camera, a 1.5GB RAM and the same software features.

There’s no word on pricing yet. The Galaxy Mega 6.3 and 5.8 will be available starting May and will first be launched in Europe.  It will be available in other parts of the world, including the Philippines, afterwards.

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