Samsung's Galaxy Ace 2 is more high-end than its last-gen siblings, thanks to its 800MHz dual-core processor and 3.8-inch WVGA screen
A Preview of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
We may already have the Galaxy Ace Plus, but Samsung has announced another upgraded Galaxy Ace model: the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2.
Samsung's latest addition is more high-end that its mid-range siblings, packing an impressive 800MHz dual-core processor and a 3.8-inch WVGA (480 x 800) PLS TFT display. This screen comes running Google's Android 2.3 Gingerbread software paired with Samsung's TouchWiz user interface, equipping the phone with multiple customisable homescreens, Samsung Hubs and Samsung ChatON - a multi-platform instant messenger.
Like the original, the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 touts a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera, although this arrive equipped with an LED flash and HD video smarts. There's also a VGA (0.3 megapixel) camera on the front-of the handset, taking advantage of Gingerbread' support for video calling. Other media features include; an integrated media player, an FM radio with RDS and 4GB of built-in storage, expandable to 32GB via microSD.
The phone may measure in at just 10.5mm-thick, buy buyers will also find Bluetooth 2.0, fast HSDPA and WiFi connectivity, GPS and a 1500mAh battery.
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 will be available in the UK from April.
A full review will be published here once the phone has been released.
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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Specifications
Size
118.3mm x 62.2mm x 10.5mm
Weight
122 grams
Display
Full capacitive touch screen
Type: PLS TFT
Size: 3.8 inches
Resolution: 480 x 800
Input
Keyboard: On-screen
Operating System
Android 2.3
NFC
Integrated NFC Chip
Storage
Internal: 4GB
External: microSD up to 32GB
Miscellaneous
CPU: 800MHz Dual core
A-GPS with maps
Internet
HSDPA
Up to 14.4 Mbps download speed
3G
3G data speeds
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Connectivity
Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack
Data: Standard microUSB
Quad Band
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 3
A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
Camera
5.0 megapixel camera
Auto Focus and LED Flash
720p Video Recording
At 30 fps
Front facing camera with video calling
Power
Battery Capacity: 1500 mAh
Multimedia
Radio: FM with RDS
Audio supported formats
Playback: MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+
Recording: Supported
Video supported formats
Playback: MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Recording: Supported
Social
Social Networking Features
Twitter and Facebook Widgets
Email Access