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Samsung Galaxy Ace

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User ratings:
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37 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.2 out of 5
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5 stars
20 %
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Pros

  • Overview
  • design and feel Contacts and calling Battery life
  • Sleek

Cons

  • The android system is a tad slow in processing time
  • Google Play and Samsung Apps will cripple this phone
  • have quality control and are just producing rubbish out of China

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 3.5 in
  • 480, 320 px
  • 165 ppi
  • 1350 mAh
  • Single-core

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Samsung Galaxy Ace - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Ace

Pros

  • Overview
  • design and feel Contacts and calling Battery life
  • Sleek
  • stylish and well finished
  • general performance across the user experience is very good
  • very good
  • good performance
  • looks
  • large HD display
  • excellent camera and outstanding battery life
  • It copes extremely well with running multiple apps at a time as well

Cons

  • The android system is a tad slow in processing time
  • Google Play and Samsung Apps will cripple this phone
  • have quality control and are just producing rubbish out of China
  • you are unable to move the apps to your SD card
  • cannot get app updates and you are unable to move apps to your SD Card
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830I have wireless charging
  • muted colours and a lack of pin sharp detail
  • the video options are so few for a handset in this price range

Samsung Galaxy Ace - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1350 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
165 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
0.8 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy Ace - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.3
CPU clock speed0.8 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM7227
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 200
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution640 x 480 px
Autofocusyes
LED Flashyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size3.5 in
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution480 x 320 px
Pixel density165.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass
Multi touchyes
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.43 in
Width2.36 in
Depth0.45 in
Weight3.99 oz
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Connectivity
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1 EDR
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1350.0 mAh
Standby time640.0 h
Talk time11.0 h

Samsung Galaxy Ace - Q&A (10)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is the Samsung Galaxy Ace?
    delbert_christiansen
    over 1 year ago
    The Samsung Galaxy Ace (also known as Samsung Galaxy Cooper in some territories) is a smartphone manufactured by Samsung that runs the open source Android operating system. Announced and released by Samsung in February 2011, the Galaxy Ace features an 800 MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor with the Adreno 200 GPU.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung Galaxy Ace a 4G phone?
    kory
    over 1 year ago
    The Galaxy ace 4 is a 4G smartphone with GSM/HSPA network. It has 4.0 inch capacitive touchscreen with 16M colours WVGA (480x800) resolution.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the maximum expandable memory for Samsung Galaxy Ace?
    katia
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung Galaxy Ace is based on Android 2.3 and packs 158MB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB).
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    ester_littel
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung galaxy j1 ace is 4g or not?
    wilburn
    almost 2 years ago
    The J1 Ace supports two micro-SIM cards in dedicated slots. Connectivity features of the phone include 4G, 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, microUSB v2. 0, Bluetooth v4. 0, and GPS, and GLONASS.
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    boyd_bayer
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy j1 ace have gyroscope?
    mia.adams
    almost 2 years ago
    The Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace measures 130.10 x 67.60 x 9.50mm (height x width x thickness) . Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace include Wi-Fi, GPS, FM radio, and 3G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor.
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    santos
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy ace have front camera?
    angelena
    almost 2 years ago
    There is also a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, capable of recording videos at QVGA (320x240) resolution and VGA (640x480) resolution with the Gingerbread update, and a 1350 mAh Li-Ion battery.
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    berry.corkery
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy ace nxt support 4g?
    cleopatra.morissette
    almost 2 years ago
    The Samsung Galaxy Ace NXT is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Regular and Regular cards. The Samsung Galaxy Ace NXT measures 121.40 x 62.90 x 10.70mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 123.00 grams. Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy Ace NXT include Wi-Fi, GPS, FM radioWi-Fi Direct, and 3G.
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    perry
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy ace support 4g?
    mina
    almost 2 years ago
    It was launched in Iris Charcoal and Classic White colours. Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 LTE include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, FM radio, and 4G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer and proximity sensor.
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    pamala_daniel
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy ace 4 lte support 4g?
    danilo.carroll
    almost 2 years ago
    Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 LTE include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, FM radio, and 4G.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do you turn off a Samsung Galaxy Ace?
    leo.leannon
    over 1 year ago
    You can always press and hold on the power button to essentially force the device to power off you
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Samsung Galaxy Ace Samsung - Editorial Reviews (13)

3.2
Based on 13 reviews
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Samsung Galaxy Ace Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 Review: First Impressions
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Published: 22.07.2014
Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 Review: First Impressions
2.5

The Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 is the replacement for the successful Galaxy Ace 3, but how good is the new smartphone? Find out in our review.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Samsung Ace GT-S5830 review | Stuff
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Samsung Ace GT-S5830 review | Stuff

Samsung’s Galaxy Ace Android smartphone is a mid-range belter that shouldn’t be overlooked

Samsung Galaxy Ace Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 4G review
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WhistleOut
Published: 30.01.2014
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 4G review
3.3

The Galaxy Ace 3 is a passable little device, but there are better phones available for the price.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Samsung Galaxy Ace Review
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Samsung Galaxy Ace Review

Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 is a powerful Android Smartphone with plenty of amazing features and eye-catching look.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Samsung Galaxy Ace
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CNET
Published: 30.05.2011
Samsung Galaxy Ace

The Ace looks and feels good, and executes the basics with ease, but we expect a lot more from a phone at this price point.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Samsung Galaxy Ace review
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TechRadar
Published: 04.01.2013
Samsung Galaxy Ace review
2.0

Is the little brother in the Galaxy range an Ace up Samsung's sleeve?

Samsung Galaxy Ace Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Review
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Published: 03.05.2011
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Review
3.0

Read the in depth Review of Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Samsung Galaxy Ace (2011)
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Published: 16.10.2015
Samsung Galaxy Ace (2011)

Samsung Galaxy Ace (2011) (Mobile Phone): 2.3 out of 5 stars from 26 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 review
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Alphr
Published: 16.04.2014
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 review
5.0

We liked the original Galaxy Ace when it first appeared three years ago, but times have moved on, and Samsung has now released the third version of the handset. The Galaxy Ace 3 may bear the same family name, but

Samsung Galaxy Ace Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 review
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Android Authority
Published: 14.08.2013
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 review

The Samsung Galaxy Ace 3, another midrange Android handset, is here to join the Galaxy line, but how different is it from other Samsung phones?

Samsung Galaxy Ace Review: Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos
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Published: 05.04.2012
Review: Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos

Not many dual-SIM Android smartphoes are available in the market. This one is worth a look.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 review and best deals | S21
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Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 review and best deals | S21

The Samsung Ace 4 is a competent, compact Android phone that doesn't cost too much. It comes with a 4.3 inch display, a quad-core processor and 4G. But it's outperformed by rivals that offer better screens, superior cameras and longer battery life.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 review
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WIRED UK
Published: 08.01.2014
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 review

The Galaxy Ace 3 is Samsung's latest incarnation of its midrange warhorse, and comes with the expected upgrade in processor power and 4G network capability

Samsung Galaxy Ace - Timeline

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