New Delhi: The Samsung Galaxy Mega surprisingly bills itself as a smartphone, despite its 6.3-inch screen. The size and price point of the device suggest it is good for those who want a large smartphone that can also satisfy a tabletlike viewing experience. One can easily makeout from the specifications that it is a somewhat larger Galaxy S 4 with a less capable chipset, less storage, and a much larger but lower-res display.
Let us do a detailed review to find out what it has to offer to consumers:
Hardware
The New Galaxy 6.3 measures 167.6 x 88 x 8 mm (6.60 x 3.46 x 0.31 inches) and weighs an outlandish 7.02 ounces (199g); it's much wider and taller than the Galaxy Note 2. Due to its large size, many would find it somewhat uncomfortable to hold it near the ear for a longer duration. If you have small fingers, you'll find yourself constantly cradling the Mega with both hands so that it doesn't slip out. However, it is its large size that makes it good for reading, browsing or other similar activities.
Just like the Note II and the Note, the Mega is built from solid but slippery plastic. The handsome and removable Nova Black rear panel consists of an intricate pattern of black and silver dots. The sides of the Mega are wraped in a thick silver strip. Just like other Galaxy smartphones, there are power button and volume rocker at the right and left of the phone. In addition, 3.5mm headphone jack, IR blaster and noise-canceling mic can be found at the top of the device. The microUSB port sits at the bottom. While it is fairly easy to reach the left and right-end buttons, it is nearly impossible to reach the home, menu and back buttons below the screen.
On the back there is an 8-MP rear camera located at top of the panel above the LED flash, and tiny twin speakers which are located along the lower left corner. Up front, the 6.3-inch display dominates the design.
