terrible model

Experience using the phone: more than a year

Advantages of the phone Handy, fairly fast and simple phone, nice appearance, excellent size (not too small, but not too big). The weak battery was replaced by a Chinese one purchased on the Internet for 2500 mAh, so I did not experience any problems with this. Nothing creaks anywhere, does not play, it is assembled very well. Disadvantages of the phone: Instead of the declared 4 gigs on a usb drive, the user is given only one, but at the same time he has priority over the microsd card, so all applications and other will be downloaded to this drive first, while the phone ignores the memory card even if the drive is full and just won't download anything. It is treated, but very unpleasant, especially for people who are not particularly versed in android.
A bunch of pre-installed software, as well as game demos that are not so easy to remove. Probably a dozen are registered in the autorun unnecessary programs, which I will eat an already weak battery, and you can turn them off only if you have Root rights, which you just can’t turn on, you need to download software from w3bsit3-dns.com.
There is no button for taking pictures, you have to hold the phone still, press the button on the screen, which is very inconveniently located.
After updating the firmware, it started to slow down a lot.
Slippery enough to fall over.

Phone comment:

I do not recommend.
Add after 3 years of use
I can add that at the moment the phone is hopelessly outdated and, although there was one update to android 4.1.2, the Samsung just scored and did not fix anything. RAM, memory and processor are not enough even for applications (not games), loses in most budget models for 3.5-4k, except for the build quality. I don’t see the point in buying this brick now, if you need it cheap smartphone, take some Chinese phone for the same price.

good model

Experience: over a year

Disadvantages of the phone: It's been 2.5 years since I've been using it this model. I decided to write a small review, an opinion about it. Having bought samsung ace2, after nokia e6 there was a feeling that I was holding a cheap Chinese dialer in my hands. Well, in principle, I mastered the plastic android quickly. I liked the device, but not immediately. A week after the purchase, I put the root and played enough games. And basically 80 percent used as a player, music, video. Sovreminem proved to be a shock-resistant and moisture-resistant specimen. Although, according to the characteristics, he did not possess either. Reliability is 5+ in my case. During this time, the screen glass was covered with small scratches. Although, considering what troubles he got into, he could have broken into small crumbs). The build is amazing. He flew into the wall, fell into the bath. Of course, after such tests, chips and scratches appeared. A piece of plastic trim fell off. Which, by the way, began to lick and crack after a couple of months of use after purchase. Stock firmware 2.3.6 is his native firmware in every sense.

Now it's time to update the lineup, so a fresh solution would be most welcome. At one time, the predecessor became a real bestseller, the model turned out to be successful both in design, imitating the style of Apple, and in filling. All this was offered at an attractive price, which ensured people's love for the smartphone.

During this time, the market has been filled with models similar in characteristics, and there are many offers from Samsung. You can remember the Galaxy W smartphones - the first is cheaper, the others are more expensive than the new Galaxy Ace 2. In any case, you can choose among the rich range of one manufacturer and find the best solution for yourself.

Contents of delivery

• Smartphone


• Battery


• Cable


• 2 GB microSD card


• stereo headset


• Charger

Design

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 resembles previously released models of the company, it is easy to find common features between them. Body contours are similar to or Galaxy W, from latest novelty inherited a similar plastic. The case is metal-free, matte plastic prevails here, fortunately, there is no gloss here, everything is assembled with high quality and monolithic.

Plastic behaves well, but over time, small abrasions can form on the back cover if you carry a smartphone in your pocket with other items.

Tightly fitted parts eliminate backlash or squeaks, this also applies to the positive qualities of the smartphone.

On the front panel there is a set of proximity sensors and a camera for video calls. Unfortunately the sensor automatic adjustment no backlight brightness. The speaker is hidden under a decorative silver mesh.

At the bottom, in the center, there is a large Home key, which rises above the body. It is flat to make it easier to feel, and has a silver edging added to help touch the key blindly. The button is mechanical, pressing is clear, the stroke is small. By holding it for a few seconds, you can display a list running applications.

On the sides of it are two other functional phone controls. On the left and right side of the touchpad there are symbols: this is the Menu button and the Return key. Due to the fact that they are given a large enough space to accurately click on them and avoid erroneous or inaccurate clicks, they are comfortable to use. Illuminated buttons, it works when you touch one of the touch zones. Subsequently, they go out, despite the working screen. Their work is configured in the menu, so if desired, the backlight can be completely turned off or, conversely, activated for a longer time.

At the bottom there is a small microphone hole and a port
microUSB.

A 3.5 mm headphone jack is placed on the top end.

On the left side is a paired volume rocker. It is embossed, it is easy to grope and pleasant to press. There is also a slot for microSD memory cards. Access to it is free, you do not need to remove the battery to change the flash drive, hot-swap is supported, you just need to flip the protective cover aside.

On the right side is a small button to turn off the device, which also serves as a screen lock. She also has a comfortable fit.

The back cover is covered with a barely noticeable pattern. This mesh allows you to more confidently hold the smartphone in your hand. There is a small protrusion at the bottom, familiar from the company's models. It adds originality to the look of the smartphone, and also helps to hold the device more confidently in the hand.

The dimensions of the smartphone fall within the usual framework: 118.3x62.3x10.5 mm, weight 118 g. Not the largest, not the heaviest device for its class. It lies well in a pocket or in a hand, in general, it is convenient for everyone.

In the center is a 5-megapixel camera lens, which is decorated with a silver rim. Below it is an LED flash. To the right is the speaker hole.

Inside is a battery, a slot for a SIM card.

Screen

The smartphone has a 3.8-inch display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels, which is a significant step forward compared to its predecessor. In general, for its class, the screen is good both in terms of picture and pixel density. The display is capacitive, supports 5-point multi-touch, displays up to 16 million colors. The PLS-screen of the new type is characterized by moderate brightness, more close to natural colors in the transfer of shades, differing in this respect from SuperAMOLED.

The device perfectly responds to pressing, the sensor is sensitive and unmistakably responds to touch. The protective layer is made of Gorilla Glass, protects the surface from damage. The screen behavior in the sun is average, the data fades and is not very readable, unless you manually set the maximum backlight level.

Platform

The smartphone has a dual-core U8500 Nova Thor processor with a frequency of 800 MHz, a Mali-400 graphics accelerator, 768 MB of RAM. For storing applications, 4 GB of internal memory is offered, of which about 1.5 GB is used for installing software. The card slot allows you to expand the usable space up to 32 GB inclusive. With the maximum size card, the smartphone worked well. The operating system uses Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread and proprietary shell TouchWiz 4.0.

Interface

The proprietary interface TouchWiz 4.0 is used as a shell. At the top of the screen is a service line, which displays the time, battery charge, signal reception level indicator. Active connections and other data are also displayed there. By clicking on it, you can find out in more detail what programs have been downloaded, what messages and letters have been received, or what files have been received. Separate line marked turn on wifi, bluetooth, silent mode and GPS.

You can use both standard Android widgets and original Samsung elements. For widgets, seven desktops are allocated, on which you can place additional functional elements at your discretion.

When you add a new widget to your desktop, you may also see new panel. If desired, you can remove the unnecessary part of the interface of your choice.

You can add application shortcuts to the desktop, create folders and change the background image, using both animated desktop pictures and setting static images from the gallery. Sets the image on the lock screen.

When the phone screen is locked, it displays the date and time, as well as service information. To unlock, you need to pull the top layer covering the desktop. If there were missed calls or SMS, they will be displayed as a separate icon on the left or right. The picture is set on the lock screen, the place for the clock changes. There are several font styles to choose from.

The menu is presented in the form of 4x4 icons, an option is also available in the form of a vertical list. If desired, you can move the icons to other tables, add them to folders, thus organizing applications to your taste.

When adding new programs, they are automatically placed on the screen. They are deleted directly from the menu, you just need to go into edit mode. But you can delete only self-added programs - those installed by the manufacturer are not subject to such an operation. Folders for applications are created in the menu.

If you hold down the menu button, a pop-up window will open, displaying shortcuts to six recently launched applications.

Phone book

The general list shows the stored contacts, both in the phone memory and the SIM card, as well as data from the account google records. You can choose among them by setting the ability to display subscribers only from the selected memory type. In the settings, the preferred way of sorting names is selected.

By clicking the field reserved for the subscriber's picture, you can make a call, send him a message or a letter by e-mail and view information about it. There are many fields for additional data. It includes various types phone numbers, e-mail addresses, means of quick communication, residential addresses and other information.

If a picture has been assigned to the caller, it will be displayed on the screen. To simplify the search, you can use the vertical line, which depicts the alphabet. Thus, by swiping it with your finger, letters pop up and you can quickly navigate. Of course, there is also a standard search function among contacts. There is a quick call to 8 favorite subscribers. Contacts can be assigned to different groups, which are assigned an individual signal.

From the phone book, you can quickly call or write an SMS to a person - you just need to swipe left (call) or right (message) on the line with the name of the subscriber. By clicking on the place reserved for the picture for the subscriber, a quick menu is called up, with the help of which a message, mail is sent, and phone call selected person.

Call log

Directly from the phone book, you can access the call log, it is highlighted in a separate tab. The dialed numbers are sorted by date. But they are not the only ones that show up. It also contains information about messages. If desired, the amount of displayed data can be minimized or, conversely, you can get the most complete informational list of events of recent days.

By selecting a subscriber, you can see which calls were made and how many times - such a collapsed list is much more convenient than a long string of the same type of dialed numbers. However, in the general list of calls there is a duplication of identical numbers, which overloads the log with identical data. The smartphone can display frequently used numbers in a separate group, which is convenient.

The number is dialed using virtual keyboard, at the same time, when entering numbers, the smartphone automatically displays on the screen the contacts stored in the device’s memory with similar initial digits in the number.

Messages

For SMS and MMS, there is a shared folder where received messages go. When sending, by adding various objects to the text, you can automatically convert it into a multimedia message. When sending a message, the phone can display the last used numbers, thereby greatly simplifying the search for the addressee. A message can be sent simultaneously to several subscribers or to a group created in the smartphone's memory. There is a set of funny android emoticons.

The device combines correspondence with subscribers into dialogues. The smartphone can automatically delete old SMS if there is no desire to store thousands of archives in the device. When typing text, you can cut, copy and paste it. Entering text is convenient. Not only is Samsung's keyboard variant on offer here, but also the Swype feature. Its essence is that it is enough just to move your finger along the layout with signs. The device will independently generate words based on which characters were touched by the user's hand. For clarity, during such an input, a blue bar is displayed on the screen, which allows you not to go astray while typing.

The function is very convenient, it independently places spaces between words, selects words well, and most importantly, you can type text very quickly. If the word is short and a combination of several options, then the phone will display them, then you already need to choose between them yourself. You can add new words to her vocabulary.

Email

To work with e-mail, automatic mailbox setup is launched (if it is not Gmail, connecting immediately after the mail address was entered during the initial activation of the phone). It includes entering basic information (login, password). The phone perfectly understands various encodings, supports downloading attachments (you need to insert a memory card, otherwise this function will not work) of familiar formats.

When creating a letter, you can also attach various files from the device's memory to it. The text copy function works, and automatic check mailbox (interval is set manually). Works sorting mail by date, subject, sender and size.

Gallery

Photos and videos stored in the smartphone's memory are displayed here. The gallery works in both vertical and landscape orientations. Working with files is accompanied by nice animation effects. Working with files is fast, image previews are generated without delay. Pictures are displayed in a 2x3 or 3x2 grid, depending on the position of the device.

In the folders, the thumbnails of the pictures are smaller, thanks to which not 3, but 4 pictures are placed vertically. The image opens in full screen, scaling works with multitouch. Files can be sent via email, Bluetooth, SMS, or hosted on Picasa. You can assign images as desktop wallpaper or assign them to a contact. Rotation of pictures, reduction of their size is supported, and also displays Additional Information about a specific file, it also shows the location where the photo was taken if geotagging is enabled.

Images are shown both in folders (for example, received via Bluetooth, section with photos), and ordered by date. Thanks to this, it is very convenient to view photos - several sections are obtained in the same folder. You can scroll through either using the strip displayed at the bottom of the screen, or by simply touching the screen with your fingers anywhere in it.

The built-in photo editor of images will help to supplement pictures with various effects.

Player

The interface of the player is simple and clear. The general list displays all the songs available in the smartphone's memory. There are also additional columns. Playlists of several types, albums, artists, genres, composers, years. While music is playing, the cover written in the tags of the files is displayed on the screen, if there is none, a multi-colored picture will be displayed instead.

The volume is changed both from the player's menu using the vertical adjustment scale, and by using the side volume keys. The screen displays the name of the artist, the name of the album and the song being played. Tracks can be put on repeat (song, album, all songs) or listened to in shuffle mode.

Used for navigation virtual keys(forward-backward and pause), you can also switch between songs by scrolling through the cover image of a file. While listening to the song you like, you can set it as a ringtone, contact or signal.

Numerous equalizer settings are available to the user: auto, normal, pop, rock, jazz, dance, classical, live sound, other. You can choose the audio effect: normal, wide range, concert hall, music clarity, bass boost, externalization. There is a visualization function, but it does not fit well with album art, so it is more interesting to use it if those are not registered in the file properties.

When the keyboard is locked, the player control bar is displayed at the top of the screen, on which there are navigation keys, information about the song being played, and cover art.

Sound quality up to par Galaxy models W. That is, not bad, but not the best for its class. In my opinion Sony Xperia Sola or HTC One V are more interesting as music source if used quality headphones paired with the device.

Radio

The receiver supports RDS, can work in the background and turn off after a set time period (30 minutes, 1 or 2 hours). running function automatic search radio stations. You can display 6 of your favorite radio stations on your desktop and quickly switch between them.

As in the case of the player, there is a pop-up window at the top of the screen for quick navigation between stations. To end the radio broadcast, a separate "stop" key is provided.

Video

The smartphone has full support DivX and XviD codecs. Therefore, it can be used to view unconverted video. It runs videos in 720p quality if desired, although due to the limited display resolution, HD quality will not fully manifest itself.

The video library is displayed in the form of a list with a small preview picture of the movie, its name and duration are also indicated. During playback, controls may be displayed on the screen, including the rewind and pause keys. A scroll bar appears, allowing you to quickly navigate through the movie being played. With the lock key on the side of the phone, you can protect yourself from accidental pressing while watching a movie.

Camera

The camera in the smartphone is 5-megapixel, with autofocus and flash. Shooting starts exclusively from the smartphone menu. The interface is well thought out. The shutter button is located on the right, the rest of the space is reserved for the viewfinder and two small zones of service options. The shortcut menu on the left is customizable. The most desired functions for quick access. Implemented focusing on any point on the screen, just touch the right place.

Camera settings:

Self-portrait.

White Balance: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent.

Flash.

Shooting mode: single shot, smile, panorama, motion, cartoon.

Shooting conditions: Portrait, Landscape, Night, Sports, Party, Beach\Snow, Sunset, Dawn, Autumn colors, Fireworks, Text, Dusk, Highlights.

Exposure.

Focus: auto, macro.

Timer: 2, 5, 10 seconds.

Effects: Normal, Negative, Black & White, Sepia.

Photo size: 5M (2560x1920), 3.2M (2048x1536), 2M (1600x1200), 0.3M (640x480 pixels).

ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800.

Metering: Center-weighted, Spot metering, Matrix.

The shooting quality is very good, the smartphone will not disappoint with the results, especially in clear weather. Shooting texts is also not a problem, there is autofocus and a macro mode, so the device can also easily take a picture of a document or a note on a piece of paper.

Organizer The calendar in the device is made in a traditional style, the display of information for a whole month, a week or a specific day is configured. You can customize the type and alert tone for recorded events and appointments. There is a separation of information by storage location, each option has its own color label. By creating new record, it is given a name, a period, a place. It is indicated with which of the calendars it will be synchronized, you can send invitations to contacts from notebook. The repeat period is set (every day, weekly, monthly, yearly). A reminder will help you not to lose sight of the recording - the signal will work in advance. Additionally, the notification type is set. Watch The smartphone allows you to save several alarms in memory. The repetition is set both for one time and for every day, only for working days or weekly. You can also set specific days. The melody of the signal is set, you can add a vibrating alert to it and text file. Sets the period for the re-triggering of the signal. There is also a pre-alarm function. It boils down to the fact that in advance the phone starts to make soft sounds, gradually forcing the owner of the phone to wake up. Pleasant soundtrack from the sounds of nature has a pleasant effect, helps to wake up in a welcoming mood. The smartphone displays the time in different time zones. There is a stopwatch. There is a timer. The recorder is simple and convenient, saves records both in the phone's memory and on the card. The recording time is set by the user, so you can take small notes that fit in the MMS. Designed in the form of a wooden board with a sheet of paper attached, notes allow you to create notes. The calculator works in both portrait and landscape orientations. In the latter case, more functions are available. YouTube is a standard application for most modern devices that allows you to view videos and search among them. The application runs in full screen mode. The File Manager allows you to work with folders and the data stored in them. You can arrange them by different types, delete content. Mini diary will help you create a note by adding a picture to it. Polaris Office will allow you to view documents on your phone screen. The program will detect data not only in the device's memory, but also on a remote server. The weather forecast and news are shown. Tasks are created with a priority and a signal for a reminder. Google Talk chat starts. Voice control helps you control the functions of your smartphone. He does not recognize the Russian language, but he determined the commands in English normally. So you can call a friend, look up information in the browser, or open the message menu without resorting to the touchscreen. Browser For Internet surfing, a convenient application is used. A navigation bar is displayed at the top of the screen, to the right of it there is a shortcut that allows you to bookmark the page. The phone remembers the most visited pages, there is a log of pages viewed. You can keep multiple windows open at the same time. There is a search for words on the page, text selection, as well as a practical function for changing the brightness of the screen directly from the browser. The font size changes, saving passwords works. In this application, you can adjust the brightness level. The browser is convenient, it is comfortable to use, full-fledged Adobe Flash is supported, so there will be no restrictions on sites. GPS navigation Used for navigation Google Maps. The only drawback is that the program requires constant network activity, which affects the amount of traffic consumed by the device. Traffic jams are displayed, thus, the application has become full-featured and convenient not only for pedestrians, but also for car owners. There is a function of determining the current location, calculating the route from the initial to end point, and the mode of transportation is set: by car, on foot or public transport. The route is laid on the map, while key places are indicated in the form of text messages that are displayed on the screen in the form of a column, you can switch between them: view the route in advance or vice versa, go back and lay a different path. Scaling works using multitouch or virtual buttons. Applications The Play Store will provide access to many applications, it is easy to choose the necessary set of programs for yourself. There is a convenient search function, as well as dividing programs into categories, which greatly simplifies browsing. You can look at the reviews, evaluate the rating and express your opinion about the software. Each application comes with brief description and pictures for more clarity. Purchased applications are displayed in a separate list, which is convenient: if a new phone was purchased, you can immediately install the programs that were previously purchased. Connections The phone works in frequencies 850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz. There is support for HSDPA - 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA - 5.76 Mbps, a front VGA camera is used for video calls. The device has Bluetooth 3.0, which is characterized by a high data transfer rate (of course, with A2DP support). Wi-Fi module with b/g/n support works fine. DLNA support allows you to view photos and videos from compatible devices in wireless mode. WiFi Direct supported. The microUSB connector, which has become the standard, allows data transfer via USB 2.0. Kies Air is convenient for synchronizing your device and computer. The smartphone connects via Wi-Fi, forming a connection with the PC. Through the browser, you can work with phone data. Everything is simple and convenient. Main advantage - no installation required additional applications. Working hours Lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1500 mAh will allow the smartphone to work up to 570 hours in standby mode, up to 1070 minutes in talk mode. In video playback mode at maximum screen brightness and Wi-Fi turned on, the smartphone lasted a little less than 5 hours. On average, it turns out about one day of work with the Internet, photos, music and calls, there are no differences from models of a similar level. Supports charging from microUSB when connected to a PC. Conclusion The speaker for conversations is loud and of high quality, with a good margin of sound. The vibrating alert is average in strength. The melody is reproduced cleanly, rather it is an average level, maybe a little higher, but in a noisy place the call is not always well heard. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 has already appeared on sale, it started from the bar of 12,000 rubles. This is a very reasonable price for a phone with such a set of characteristics. A good screen and camera, speed and the ability to watch 720p video without conversion, a slot for a memory card and decent autonomy will become those important qualities that every buyer pays attention to. Perhaps, in certain categories, the Galaxy Ace 2 is inferior to its competitors. For example, a metal case, and more original design. There is no NFC or a very beautiful shell, but in general, the smartphone came out balanced and easy to use. Samsung has released another much-needed and sought-after model, it will be very popular. To do this, there are all the makings and necessary qualities. © Alexander Pobyvanets, Test Lab Date of publication of the article - June 19, 2012

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The middle class of mobile devices is in great demand. Released in 2012, the Ace 2 attracted the attention of many buyers. And even after a few years, the smartphone looks very good.

Design

The buyer, most likely, will not pay attention to the discreet Galaxy Ace 2 phone. The appearance of the device is quite classic for Samsung and is probably borrowed from the W model from the same series. Now this design is more reminiscent of a "state employee", but in 2012 this type of device was very solid.

Korean craftsmen have made Galaxy Ace 2 as convenient as possible. Adults and children will be equally comfortable working with the device. The phone does not try to slip out of the hand. Dimensions are small, which is to be expected from a device with a diagonal of 3.8 inches. Although for such sizes, the weight of 122 grams is intimidating.

In addition to plastic, metal was also used in the case. Of course, there is not much of it, but it definitely affected the weight of the device. As with all Samsung products, it’s not worth talking about build quality. All parts fit perfectly, there are no creaks or gaps.

The design of the device will be to the taste of the buyer with its simplicity, but it was not without its drawbacks. The smartphone is available in only one color option, namely black with a small silver trim. Of course, the decision of the designers is quite typical for 2012, but I would like more.

Functional elements

The front part is divided among themselves by a small screen, speaker, sensors and, of course, front-camera. Under the display, the company placed two touch buttons and one mechanical. On the back of the Galaxy Ace 2 is the main camera, flash, speaker, and the Samsung logo.

On the right, on the side, placed the power button. The opposite side was taken under the volume control and the connector for a flash card. The nest is closed with a plate. The 3.5mm headphone jack is on the top. From above, you can see a small gap designed to remove the back cover. USB connector and a spoken microphone nestled on the bottom end.

The arrangement of the elements is quite familiar. The power button and are located in convenient places for the user. There is no side overload, which is often found in mid-range devices.

Screen

In the Galaxy Ace 2 GT-i8160, the manufacturer installed a small, 3.8-inch display. The diagonal is not the largest, but enough for work. The resolution of 800 by 480 pixels fit perfectly into the characteristics. It will be difficult to notice flaws in the image with the naked eye, since the phone has 245 ppi.

Most surprising is the multi-touch. The screen supports as many as 10 touches, which was a rarity even in the top devices of that year. Although Ace 2 would be quite enough and 5 points.

On top of the native system, the manufacturer installed its TouchWiz 4.0 shell. The interface has not changed much. The user is still available seven desktops, weather information and other little things.

It is of interest to be able to turn off the sound when you call with the usual coup of the device. The company has even added a voice assistant. Otherwise, there are no fundamental differences. The user will receive a standard set of programs and several applications from Yandex.

Connection

Supports Galaxy Ace 2 GT work with popular networks GSM, WCDMA. There is also a standard navigation, which uses the usual google maps. Location discovery is not the fastest process. The first launch will take approximately 2-5 minutes. Then the smartphone will be able to determine the coordinates in 30-40 seconds.

Navigation in the device is very “gluttonous”. This applies not only to the battery charge, but also to the consumed traffic. However, the function justifies itself in full. The phone is able to display not only the route, but also the traffic situation. The route map is calculated in several ways.

Not without standard features. The company equipped the device with GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth version 3.0 and the expected Wi-Fi 802.11.

Price

Only having entered the store shelves, the novelty cost about 9 thousand rubles. Now the price has dropped significantly, given that the device is outdated. Today, you can become the owner of Ace 2 for 3-4 thousand rubles. If the cost corresponds to the modern "state employees", then the characteristics are noticeably inferior to new products.

Equipment

In addition to Ace 2, the set includes a branded headset, network adapter, USB cable, documentation, battery. Given the plastic case, it would be useful to complete the kit with a cover. There is also an urgent need to increase memory. The user will be forced to purchase a flash card.

Positive reviews

Despite the fact that a similar design has already been seen in the devices of the company, the appearance is an undoubted plus of Ace 2. The high-quality plastic of the case is able to withstand a strong blow. The assembly of the device does not cause any complaints either. The only slot that can be seen is located on the top and is designed to remove the cover. Unfortunately, many buyers are upset by the meager choice of colors.

A well-executed screen is one of the advantages of the Galaxy Ace 2. The characteristics of a small display appealed to almost all users. Although the device uses a TFT-matrix, it only played a positive role. The image attracts with warm and rich tones. Naturally, because of the matrix, the screen's behavior in the sun is not the best, and the viewing angles are not high. Although the maximum brightness is enough to smooth out almost all sharp corners.

Users also appreciated the possibility of switching to a more recent system. Almost all owners hastened to replace their Android 2.3 with 4.1. The system really turned out to be much better than the factory one.

Owners of Ace 2 speak very positively about the sound of the phone. Of course, there are slight crackles, but only at maximum volume. I was pleased with the smartphone and the presence of a built-in equalizer with many settings and sittings. With headphones, things are much better. Using the headset, the user receives clear sound with rich low frequencies.

The battery is a definite plus. It is especially pleasing that the battery is removable and can be changed to a larger capacity. Battery power is fully consistent with the characteristics of the device. The phone will work for a day without additional charging.

The camera of the device is ideal for everyday use. The matrix of 5 megapixels does not inspire confidence only at first. The owners of the device appreciated the sharpness and bright colors of the pictures.

Negative Feedback

In the device, users are most confused by the processor. Previously released phones based on NovaThor of a similar version had two cores, each of which was one gigabyte. The decrease in performance is puzzling, although it does not affect the operation of the device.

In addition to the processor, there is a more tangible drawback. It's about the amount of built-in memory. Only 1.1 GB is available to the user. Memory is definitely not enough even for the most necessary applications and functions. Saves the device the ability to install a card with additional volume.

The smartphone has received good ability to navigate. However, judging by the reviews, working with applications is tedious. Programs process data for a very long time, the time sometimes reaches several minutes of waiting.

Outcome

At one time, Ace 2 caused a real sensation. The device was able to compete even with the flagships of some companies. Despite many minor flaws, the device interested fans.

Dear users of Treshbox, this smartphone, or rather Samsung GALAXY Ace 2 fell into my hands at the end of May and I decided to make a review dedicated to this smartphone.
So let's start with the specifications:

• 3.8" TFT display with 480 x 800 pixels resolution
• dual-core processor ST-Ericsson NovaThorU8500 with a clock frequency of 800 MHz, video accelerator MALI-400MP (single-core)
• RAM 768 MB
• built-in memory 4 GB
• two cameras: 5MP main, 0.3MP front
• battery 1500 mAh
• Communications USB 2.0 / Bluetooth 3.0+EDR / Wi-Fi(802.11 b/g/n+DLNA) / GPS (with a-GPS support)
• dimensions 118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm
• weight 122 g

EQUIPMENT
Samsung GALAXY Ace 2 comes in a tiny white box. The box shows the smartphone itself, several Samsung logos, a short list of technical specifications on the right side face, and the Samsung GALAXY Ace2 inscription on the left side face.
The complete set of the device is standard: the smartphone itself, Charger, headphones, microUSB cable, documentation, warranty card, screen cleaning cloth.
APPEARANCE
The design of the Samsung GALAXY Ace2 is nothing special, it can easily be confused with the Samsung GALAXY Ace Plus or the Samsung GALAXY W, so let's not get hung up on the design.
The material of the case is plastic, the material of the back cover is a corrugated surface.
On the front side is a 3.8-inch display.

Below it are two backlit touch buttons - “Back” and “Menu”, between them is a mechanical oval “Home” button. A long press launches the application manager.

Above the screen are the proximity sensor, front camera, speaker, Samsung inscription.

On the back side we see a 5MP camera, flash, speaker, Samsung inscription.

On the right side there is an on / off button, it also performs the function of blocking the phone.

On the left side there is a volume up / down button, just above the strap attachment strap, a slot for microSD memory cards.

On the top end we see a standard 3.5 mm audio jack for headphones or a headset, a small recess, with the help of which we can remove the cover

At the bottom there is a microUSB connector, a microphone.

Under the cover we will see a battery, a slot for a SIM card.

So that you can imagine the size of a smartphone
(Left to right: Samsung GALAXY Ace2, Nokia 5230, old Nokia)
SCREEN
Samsung GALAXY Ace 2 is equipped with a 3.8-inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels (up to 10 simultaneous touches), the sensitivity is excellent. The screen is quite bright, the pictures on it are very "juicy". I also wanted to say about the viewing angles, they are maximum, the picture is not distorted at all, the colors are just as juicy. Wheelbarrow material - glass.
SYSTEM At the time of writing Samsung review GALAXY Ace 2 works under managed by Google android version 2.3.6. The shell is the same as in Samsung GALAXY S2 TouchWiz 4.0.
PERFORMANCE
Samsung GALAXY Ace2 is equipped with ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 dual-core processor, clocked at 800MHz, and MALI-400MP video accelerator, 768MB RAM, 4GB internal memory and a microSD card slot.

As for games that are simple like angry birds or cut the rope, they work fine, besides them I tested



Samurai II
AT technical specifications it was written that 4 GB of internal memory is available in the device, but in fact only 1.1 GB is free. This means playing NFS: Most Wanted, Real Racing 3, GTA VC will not work, of course this can be fixed, but you need to get Root rights, which means losing the warranty. I was only able to test the Iron man3 game. During gameplay no lags, glitches were found. The quality of the graphics can be seen in the screenshots below




Test results in benchmarks