Welcome to the 2013 Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus mobile phone review. The Galaxy Ace Plus is priced under $200 at most retail shops and an upgrade to the original Ace. This Ace Plus version is equipped with a faster but older 1Ghz processor and some other enhancements. However in comparison to the equally priced
Nokia Lumia 520 the Ace Plus isn't quite as good...
In terms of construction the Ace Plus is just like the original although it takes a side by side look to tell the difference which revels a larger screen and size. It is well made in an industry standard way for this price range.
In terms of specifications the low resolution screen is a turn off because its low resolution and hence washed out. It as an older 1Ghz CPU which works OK. Apart from that there's is nothing really standout which is barely acceptable. There are better specified mobiles or even less that work better...
In terms of use the Galaxy Ace Plus still uses the old Android 2.3 OS which means not all the latest Apps will work but the majority o f the popular ones for social networks will. The smoothness of the interface is not up to the latest versions which shows how far Android has come in the space of a few years. Most of the features but a few key features like hotpots appeared to be missing.
Overall and in isolation the Ace Plus is an Ok sort of phone but when compared to others in the price range in particular the Microsoft OS based Lumia 520 it shows its age. The Ace Plus needs the latest OS and a better screen for it to be any good and even then the 520 (as an example) is still better except for the number of 3rd party apps available for it.
Specifications
- Samsung Galaxy Ace
- Network
Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Dual-band 3G 900/2100 or 850/1990
HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download)
384kpbs data speed (upload)
- Design
Touch screen
- L114.7 x W62.5 x D12.2 mm
Weight 115 grams
- Display/s
External 3.65 Inch TFT 320 x 480
- Camera
5MP
LED Flash
- Video Camera
800 x 480 video camera 24FPS
- Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth V3
- CPU
1000Mhz
- Memory
Up to 2.7MB available to user
MicroSD up to 32Gig
- Ring tones
MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
- Features
A-GPS
Proximity
Compass
Accelerometer (G-Sensor)
Light Sensor
FM Radio with RDS
Music and Media player
Organiser/Calender
SMS, MMS, IM, Email
FM radio
Speaker Phone/Hands free
Li-Po 1300mAh battery
Up to 500 Mins Standby
Up to 600 minutes Talk Time
- Price history
Under $199 AUD June 2013 (Pre-paid)
