Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 shows off Note 3-esque style (pictures)

There's no denying the Galaxy Grand 2 resembles the Note 3, but a closer look reveals differences that make the Grand 2 a more budget-friendly member of the Samsung Galaxy.

The spine rocks a shiny, reflective mirror-like metal that wraps around the body. Here you can see the Micro-USB port and microphone pinhole on the bottom edge of the Grand 2.

Samsung's Galaxy Grand 2 houses an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash that features a bevy of different camera modes.

Like many of the latest Samsung Galaxy devices, the Grand 2 has a plastic leather-effect and fake stitching on its back.

The Grand 2 features a 5.25-inch screen with a 1,280x720-pixel resolution.

At 8.95mm, the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is a bit thicker than the Note 3.

The volume buttons on the Grand 2 appear flush to the edge of the reflective metal spine.

When it comes to Touchwiz, Samsung is like that one relative that keeps serving you food even though you're done with your meal. The Galaxy Grand 2 is chock full of software features that vary in function, so whether you actually need or want the apps, Samsung continues to pack 'em on the plate.

What's a smartphone these days without a front-facing camera? The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 offers a 1.9-megapixel shooter, next to the ambient light sensor -- for all of your automatic brightness needs.

The aligned LED flash, camera, and speaker, give the Grand 2 a sleek and organized look. It may not come with a stylus like the Galaxy Note 3, but it still looks like it can handle a few business calls of its own.

Keeping with design-tradition, the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 houses a home button on the bottom bezel.

At 0.36 pound, the Grand S2 is lighter than its name might suggest.

The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 houses a 1.2Ghz quad-core processor and includes a microSD card slot.

During our time with the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 at MWC 2014, it performed without a hitch. However, we look forward to giving it more than a hands-on try when it becomes available.

If you don't mind settling for a few downgrades, the Grand 2 appears to be a refreshingly simple, stripped down version of the Galaxy Note 3.

After seeing the photos and reading the specs, how do you feel about the Grand 2? Is it a worthy Note 3-inspired design or simply a forgettable dwarf star in Samsung's Galaxy? Let us know what you think in the comments.