Samsung today released details on the Galaxy Grand, a middle-of-the-road Android handset featuring a 5-inch WVGA display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. The phone will come equipped with a 2MP front-facing camera and an 8MP rear-facing camera with Full HD video recording, as well as 8GB of internal memory, 1GB of RAM, and microSD expansion capabilities. The handset will also feature a thicker, larger profile than its predecessor, the Galaxy S III.

World travelers may be delighted to know that the Galaxy Grand will be available in two versions, including a dual-SIM version that will allow users to operate two phone numbers at once, as well as make and receive calls from each specific number. The handset will also include several Samsung-specific features, like Direct Call, which enables users to dial a number by raising the handset up to their ear, and Popup Video, which allows users to watch a video in a pop-up window despite the task on hand.

Currently, there is no word on when the Galaxy Grand will arrive or how much it will cost. It’s being announced at a time when a few other 5-inch Android handsets have hit the scene, including 1080p-capable smartphones from rival manufacturers LG and HTC. However, the Galaxy Grand is limited to an 800 x 480 resolution because of its WVGA display, which doesn't measure up well against its competitors and truly shuts it out of the top tier of Android phones.