Upgraded to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS, a dual-core 800 Mhz processor, 768 Mb RAM (much higher than previous version) and Bluetooth 3.0 Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is sure to perform faster and handle more data/apps than its predecessor. It comes with 5MP flash camera that offers slightly better with video quality with HD video recording at 720p@30fps. Features like proximity sensor, Accelerometer and in-built compass account for ease of use. The 3.8 inches of screen has a resolution of 480 X 800 pixels displayed in 16M colors. The display is marked with vivid colors and clarity while TouchWiz v.3.0 UI ensures responsive touch operation. The screen size is enough to ensure uncluttered alphabets while typing. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 offers to add multiple widgets to the homescreen without restriction on number and provides facility to add screens. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 comes with many handy apps preloaded for user convenience. To list a few there’s MP4/H.264/H.263 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player, Organizer, Document editor, Image Editor, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration, Voice memo/dial and Predictive text input (Swype). It is a delight to look at and work on Galaxy Ace 2.
Design of Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
Samsung smartphones that silently crept into shelves of mobile stores dominate the smartphone segment today owing to the consumer friendly Android OS and pocket-friendly price tags. Galaxy Ace that has already become a favorite of gen Y is upgraded to deliver more for less as in the form of Galaxy Ace 2. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is a full touch phone with PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen. It measures 118.3 mm x 62.2 mm x 10.5 mm and sports a 3.8 inch touchscreen. The screen which makes most of the phone’s body is glossy and sports a magnificent display. The glossy front is complemented by a matted back. Except for the screen a small panel at bottom contains wide button to launch Home screen at any point and back and settings icons with capacitive touch input on either sides. The back camera is located in the centre. The phone is a little thicker considering an array of sleek phones on the rage. Overall the minimalistic approach to design allows screen and icons to shine and give the phone a sophisticated look.
Audio and Music functionality in Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 doesn’t lay immense emphasis on music like Samsung Champ but nonetheless overall music experience meets Samsung standards. MP4/H.264/H.263 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player, WAV ringtones, loudspeaker, stereo FM with RDS, 3.5mm jack, MMS, 2G and 3G network is available. Sound quality and loudness is quite good.
Camera of Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 lets you flaunt a primary 5 MP camera with autofocus, LED flashlight, geo-tagging, face and smile detection system. A secondary VGA front camera is available. Image resolution is 2592x1944 pixels and it is capable of recording full HDvideos at 720p@30fps. Camera is definitely one of the reasons that lure you into buying Samsung Galaxy Ace 2.
Memory of Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is loaded with 4 GB of internal storage capacity and 768 MB RAM that lets user load multiple applications that run only on internal memory and require high RAM. There’s also an option of extending memory using microSD to up to 32GB. With graphically advanced games and memory consuming apps, high RAM and internal memory are essential for a smartphone to perform well and Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 scores a perfect 10 here.
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 runs on a standard Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery. Although with Android smartphones battery life is generally an issue, with help of some power management apps users can churn out maximum life from battery.
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Internet Features
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 supports 2G and 3G networks and data connectivity via GPRS and EDGE. The HSDPA 3G internet connection offers a speed of 14.4 Mbps which makes surfing a pleasure on this phone. It comes with an inbuilt HTML browser. Samsung galaxy Ace 2 also supports internet connectivity through Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi hotspot.
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Messaging Features
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 displays messages in thread-view format with many skins for user to choose from. Also it comes integrated with Samsung e-mail, Samsung IM, Gmail, YouTube, Google talk, etc. for user convenience.
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Network Support
2G network on Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 operates at GSM frequencies of 850/900/1800/1900 Hz while 3G network operates with HSDPA 900/2100 Hz. It also supports GPRS, EDGE, microUSB v.2.0 and 3.5 mm audio jack. Availability of Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi hotspot makes internet and data connectivity convenient and lets users exploit most out of Wi-Fi technology. Upgraded Bluetooth v.3.0 with A2DP makes data transfer through Bluetooth at lightning speed. GPA which is commonly used on mobile phones for navigation can be accessed efficiently through the A-GPS support and GLONASS offered by Samsung Galaxy Ace 2.
2G network on Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 operates at GSM frequencies of 850/900/1800/1900 Hz while 3G network operates with HSDPA 900/2100 Hz. It also supports GPRS, EDGE, microUSB v.2.0 and 3.5 mm audio jack. Availability of Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi hotspot makes internet and data connectivity convenient and lets users exploit most out of Wi-Fi technology. Upgraded Bluetooth v.3.0 with A2DP makes data transfer through Bluetooth at lightning speed. GPA which is commonly used on mobile phones for navigation can be accessed efficiently through the A-GPS support and GLONASS offered by Samsung Galaxy Ace 2.
Games in Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
With high RAM, internal memory, graphics and dual core processor, downloading and running games from Google Play does not seem an issue relevant to Samsung Galaxy Ace 2. Its advanced touch technology meets the fast input processing required for gaming.
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Pros
Much excitement around Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is that it is a dual core phone at an affordable price. With dual core being a centre there are some exciting features to look at like 768 MB RAM, 4 GB internal memory. Processor and memory along with 16M display deliver quality gaming.
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Cons
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 makes a splendid phone for its price with a minor hitch of small screen size.
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