• 5.8" (960x540) TFT LCD
  • 1.5GB
    Yes SoC
    8GB Storage
  • 8-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 2600 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 phone has a 5.8-inch (960x540) TFT LCD screen, a 8MP main camera and a 1.9MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2600 mAh and the main processor is a Yes with 1.5 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy Mega 5.8 (Launched 2013-04-01)
Display5.8" 960x540 TFT LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 8-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 1.9-MP
Computing
  • Yes SoC
  • 1.5GB RAM
  • 8GB Storage
  • MicroSD (64GB max.)
Battery2600 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 182g (6.4oz), 162.6x82.4x9 mm (6.40 x 3.24 x 0.35 inches)
Price (Market)$300
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Display
TypeTFT LCD
Diagonal (inches)5.8"
Display/Body Ratio69.2%
Resolution960x540
Sharpness (PPI)190 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel8-MP
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2600 mAh
Talk Time12 hours
Computing
Processor NameYes
Processor # Cores2
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.4 GHz
RAM Options1.5GB
Internal Storage Options8GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size64GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.2.2
Communications
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
Connector TypeMicro USB
SAR US Head0.21 W/Kg
SAR US Body0.99 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.22 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.3 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • DLNA
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • H.264
  • H.263
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Galaxy Mega 5.8 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy Mega 5.8 was retailing at around $300 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our data indicates that the Galaxy Mega 5.8 is NOT water-resistant an has no IP-Rating certification.
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No, the Galaxy Mega 5.8 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things could be different in Asia. We mainly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy Mega 5.8 resolution of (960x540) is not considered to be 4K.
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No, Galaxy Mega 5.8 does not feature Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy Mega 5.8 does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy Mega 5.8 does not seem to work on 4G networks.
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No, the Galaxy Mega 5.8 does not work on 5G networks.
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No, the Galaxy Mega 5.8 is not a USB-C device.
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No, the Galaxy Mega 5.8's battery cannot be removed.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand PrimeSamsung Galaxy S4Samsung Galaxy S5Xiaomi Mi Note 20250005000075000100000125000150000175000

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand PrimeSamsung Galaxy S4Samsung Galaxy S52500500075001000012500150001750020000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand PrimeSamsung Galaxy Mega 5.8Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3Samsung Galaxy S5Xiaomi Mi Note 2051015202530354045

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Grand PrimeSamsung Galaxy Mega 6.3Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy S4Samsung Galaxy S5Xiaomi Mi Note 20102030405060708090

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
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