Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy Trend: A budget entry-level Galaxy popular in carrier and prepaid markets.

SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2013·$170·Score 32/100

Galaxy Trend was Samsung's entry-tier "Galaxy" for prepaid and carrier shelves — modest specs at a low price, sold under multiple regional names. It introduced millions to the brand at the bottom of the lineup.

Key specs at launch

Display
4.0" LCD
Chipset
Broadcom dual-core 1.0 GHz
Memory
768 MB · 4 GB
Main cam
3.15 MP
Battery
1,500 mAh
Weight
120 g
What stands out
  • Affordable carrier Galaxy.
  • Removable battery + microSD.
  • Compact 4" body.
  • Familiar TouchWiz feel.
What to watch
  • HVGA screen.
  • 3.15 MP fixed-focus camera.
  • 768 MB RAM.
  • Slow Broadcom chip.