SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE screen screen resolution. How smartphones are aging! The mobile device screen is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Exactly a year ago, along with Samsung Galaxy Sii debuted the first generation of the Galaxy Ace smartphone. A year later, the situation is repeated and a few days before the official start of sales Samsung Galaxy S3, buyers have the opportunity to replace their old ACE to a new one. Let's look at whether there is no point in this and how much the vision of the company that the top model of the average price segment should be.

Appearance and Ergonomics

To be frank, design and materials used in the predecessor liked not all. The new generation looks and felt more expensive in the fact that the initial price is below the mark with which the firstborn started. Already today, a smartphone without problems can be found for 2999 hryvnia in "living" stores. So those who are ready to part with this amount may well run into the store immediately after reading the review, the smartphone is worth it.

The company strictly follow the rules for the placement of the management bodies taken to armared a few years ago. Under the display, the hardware key must be present (with it, you can output a smartphone from sleep mode), on the right sidewall, the on / locking key, on the left - the dual volume key of the volume and slot for memory cards, the bottom end sheltered the microUSB connector and the microphone, top - 3.5 mm connector and recess for removing the rear panel. On it, by the way, everything is traditional: the camera with a flash, speaker and the name of the manufacturer. In the best traditions, a removable lid is made. It has the texture that remind us of what can be called a good course. In addition, thanks to this pattern, it is possible to be sure that the loss on the lid if they appear, it is not soon. Closer to the bottom end there is a small protrusion, but in contrast to the same SGSII, it is almost impaired.

In addition to the already mentioned hardware key responsible for the "Home" and, with a long holding, a dispatcher call recent applicationsThe frontal side of the smartphone is 3.8 "Pls display, an approximation sensor and a camera for video communication, no illumination sensor. All covered with tempered glass Gorilla Glass. On the left and right of the "Home" key are the sensory "Menu" and "Back", respectively.

The cover covering the rear panel is thicker than, for example, in SGSII, but removed so easy that first time you begin to expect the emergence of the back of the back. For a week, spent with Galaxy Ace 2, we were convinced of how high-quality smartphones can be. In our memory, this is the only model that is impossible to make creak when checking for a twist. The body is so monolithic that the feeling involuntarily occurs as if it was made of stone.

For those who still appreciate compactness or is looking for a device as a second, SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE 2 - One of the few that can be recommended without any "but".

Operating system and interface

In the smartphone installed an operating system Android 2.3.6. with corporate sheath Touchwiz. According to rumors, the update to Android 4.0 should be expected from day to day. We have not specifically hurry to take the Samsung I8160 test to be able to check it with the updated version of the OS. Our expectations were not justified.

Since the current interface does not carry anything new, we will limit ourselves to brief description His features.

The maximum number of windows of the desktop is seven pieces, minimal - one. To start the ability to edit their quantity, the gesture of "pinch" is used. A notification string besides the main function, allows you to activate five functions: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, change the sound profile and use the accelerometer to change the screen orientation.

In the smartphone, a cyclic scroll of the windows of the desktop and the list of applications is implemented.

As in interfaces Optimus UI., HTC Sense., Xperia UX, Branded shell allows you to control labels in the panel quickly launch. It has four shortcuts responsible for calling the phone, "Contacts", "Messages" and input to "Appendices", respectively. Labels can be changed places or choose from the "Applications" present in the menu. The creation of folders is supported, both on the desktop and in the list of applications, the truth has to call the context menu. Creating folders by dragging the icons to each other is not provided.

The menu view can be both a traditional - grid and a list. If necessary, the smartphone allows you to send any of the applications (or several several) directly from the application list. The addressee will receive a letter with reference to Play Market.
The interface works smoothly, to find anything that can spoil the impressions, both from the system itself, and on the work of the smartphone as a whole, we failed.

Platform

Over the past two weeks, this is the fourth apparatus on the SOC ST-Ericsson U8500. This means that this platform is gaining popularity and, possibly, in the near future we will see not only new devices on the U8500 Novathor, but also more powerful processors.

According to the characteristics of Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 closest to the same dual-core processor operating on the clock frequency of 800 MHz, graphic processor MALI-400MP, but by 50% larger RAM volume, 768 MB against 512 MB at SXS. The latter, however, is equipped with a display of 3.7 ", while Galaxy Ace 2 - 3.8". Since the differences are minor, we will consider these smartphones closest competitors, both in terms of cost and the possibilities implemented in them. For one try to find out how much the additional 200 MHz has been influenced for each of the cores (in Sony Xperia Sola, the kernels operate at 1 GHz), given the smaller RAM volume, 512 MB against 768 MB in Galaxy Ace 2, and a smaller screen resolution, 800x480 points Against 854x480 points at SXS.

The results of synthetic tests were predictable, despite the additional 256 MB of RAM and the smaller screen resolution, SGA 2 lost Sony Xperia Sola. For those who are important figures, do not worry, because in the near future utilities will appear to increase clock frequency processor to competitors.

Playing video files

Codec / title	FinalDestination5.mp4	Neudergimie.2.mkv	s.T.A.L.K.E.R.VII.	Spartacus.mkv	Paralleluniverse.avi.
Video	MPEG4 Video (H264) 1920 × 798 29.99fps	Video: MPEG4 Video (H264) 852 × 362 29.994fps	XVID 712 × 400 25.00fps 1779Kbps	Mpeg4 Video (H264) 1280 × 720 29.97fps]	Mpeg4 Video (H264) 1280 × 536 24.00fps 2726kbps
Audio	AAC 48000HZ STEREO 96KBPS	Audio: AAC 48000HZ STEREO 96KBPS	Mpeg Audio Layer 3 48000hz Stereo 128Kbps	Dolby AC3 44100Hz Stereo]	MPEG Audio Layer 3 44100Hz Stereo 256Kbps

Since we started a resolution, it is impossible not to say how good the PLS display is. At maximum brightness, it is simply not why. The brightness of less than 50% falls a little saturation. It is not possible to compete with IPS matrices, but you can notice the difference only when comparing "forehead in the forehead". As in the LG Optimus L7, there is no illumination sensor in the smartphone, which is why it is necessary to install the brightness manually.

Camera

At one time, Samsung Galaxy Ace had one of the best cameras in its price segment. In order not to fall face down, the second generation also equipped the camera pictures, and the video from which may well be as reference. Despite the similar resolution of the matrix, the ACE 2 is able to record HD video, for which it is worth thank the graphics processor. There is no new HDR mode in the settings, but there is its analogue - automatic contrast. By using this feature, you can be sure that the sky will always keep your natural color and the view, with the sand, if you are shooting on the beach, it will also be distinguishable, that is, not granted.

Examples 5 mp photos

Examples of automatic contrast mode

Example video with a resolution of 720p

RESULTS

Once again, Samsung managed to create a device to which others will be even. Smartphone Samsung. Galaxy Ace 2 has a better camera in its class, an excellent display, good performance (with some reservations), excellent assembly quality and type of materials used, and also, in the near future, the update will be guaranteed to Android 4.0. Is it worth changing an old ACE to a new one? Definite! With comparable dimensions, you get a thinner and more powerful device.

Liked
+ Quality assembly
+ Materials housing
+ Display
+ Platform
+ Ergonomics
+ Camera
+ Availability of the front camera
+ Work time

Did not like
- no light sensor
- Ospened OS

Since the specimen who visited the editorial office was without related accessories, we sent a request to the representative office of Samsung: "What is supplied with the smartphone?" What did the next answer got:

· Battery
· Stereo header
· Card microSd memory 2 GB
· Charger
· Cable micro USB. for charging, synchronization and transfer files
· Documentation
· Warranty card

	SAMSUNG I8160 Galaxy Ace II (Black) Notify about the appearance on sale
A type	Smartphone
Type of shell	monoblock
Standard	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 900/2100
High-speed data transmission	GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA (up to 14.4 MB / s), HSUPA
Dimensions (mm)	118.3x62.2х10.5
Mass (g)	122
Processor (for smartphones)	ST-Ericsson U8500 Novathor, 800 MHz (dual-core) + GPU MALI-400MP
Memory	768 MB RAM + 4 GB of Integrated Memory
Slot expansion	microSD (up to 32 GB)
Main screen	Pls, 3.8 ", 480 × 800 Points, 16.7 million colors, touch, capacitive, Multi-Touch support
Additional screen	not
Keyboard type	on-screen entry
Accumulator battery	Li-Ion, 1500 mAh
Opening hours (manufacturer data)	n.D.
Communications	USB 2.0 (Micro USB), Bluetooth 3.0 + HS (A2DP), WiFi 802.11b / G / N (Wi-Fi Direct), NFC (optional)
Support for 2 SIM cards	not
Photography	5 MP, Automatic Focus, Digital Zoom, Frontal VGA-Camera
Video shooting	1280x720 Points
Flash	lED
Operating system	Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) + Original TouchWiz interface
Phone book	dynamic
Work with messages	SMS, MMS, E-Mail (Gmail), instant messages GTalk.
Organizer	calendar, Watches, Alarms, Notes
Voice functions	voice Set, Voice Notes, Voice Mail
Speakerphone	yes
Internet access	WAP 2.0, XHTML, HTML ( android browser Browser)
Additional utilities	calculator, World Time Clock View MS Office Documents
Games	yes
Sound signal	polyphonic, support mp3
MP3 player	yes
FM radio	yes (RDS support)
Additional features	medipler, video telephony, A-GPS receiver, Google Maps support, accelerometer, approximation sensor

The middle class of mobile devices is consumed by considerable demand. Released in 2012 ACE 2 apparatus 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 nonsense phone Galaxy Ace 2. The appearance of the device is quite classic for "Samsung" and is probably borrowed from the model W from the same series. Now such a design is more like a "state employee", but in 2012, a similar type of apparatus was very solid.

Korean craftsmen made Galaxy Ace 2 as comfortable as possible. Adults and children will be equally comfortable to work with the device. The phone is not trying to slip out of the hand. The dimensions are small, which is quite expected from the device with a diagonal of 3.8 inches. Although for such sizes, the weight of 122 grams frightening.

In the case other than plastic used metal. Of course, it is not a lot of it, but it definedly affected the weight of the Device. As in all products "Samsung", it is not worth talking about the quality of the assembly. All details are perfectly fitted, squeaks and gaps are not observed.

The design of the device will have to taste to the buyer with its simplicity, but it did not cost without flaws. The smartphone is released only in one color version, namely black with a small silver edge. Of course, the solution of designers is quite typical for 2012, but I would like more.

Functional elements

The front part shares a small screen, spoken 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 Samsung logo.

On the right, on the sideways, placed the power button. The opposite side was taken to the volume knob and the flash card connector. The nest closes the plate. The 3.5 connector for the headset is located on the upper end. From above you can notice a small gap designed for the rear cover. USB connector And the conversational microphone was sheltered on the end from the bottom.

The location of the elements is quite familiar. Enable button and are located in user-friendly places. There is no overload of the parties, which is often found in the middle class devices.

Screen

In Galaxy Ace 2 GT-i8160, the manufacturer set a small, 3.8-inch display. The diagonal is not the largest, but it is enough to work. The characteristics perfectly fits the resolution of 800 per 480 pixels. It will be difficult to see the disadvantages in the image of the shortcomings, because 245 PPI phones.

Multitouch is most surprised. The screen supports the whole 10 touches, which even in the top devices of that year was a big rarity. Although ACE 2 would be quite enough and 5 points.

On top of the native system, the manufacturer installed his TouchWiz 4.0 shell. Special changes interface has not undergone. The user is also available seven desktops, weather information and other little things.

It is an interest is the ability to disconnect the sound when you call the usual coup of the device. The company added even voice assistant. There are no cardinal differences in the rest. The user will receive a standard set of programs and several applications from Yandex.

Communication

Supports Galaxy Ace 2 GT work with popular networks GSM, WCDMA. There is also a standard navigation for which ordinary maps Google. Detection of location is not the fastest process. The first launch will take approximately 2-5 minutes. The smartphone can then determine the coordinates for 30-40 seconds.

Navigating in the device is very "voracious". This concerns not only the charge of the battery, but also spent traffic. However, the function justifies itself in full. The phone is able to display not only the route, but also the road situation. The location scheme is calculated in several ways.

It has not been without standard functions. The company has equipped the device GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth version 3.0 and quite expected Wi-Fi 802.11.

Price

Only enrolling on the shelves of the stores, the novelty cost about 9 thousand rubles. Now the price has fallen significantly, given that the device is outdated. Today, it is possible to become the owner of ACE 2 for 3-4 thousand rubles. If the cost and corresponds to the modern "state employee", then the characteristics are noticeably inferior to new items.

Equipment

The set except ACE 2 includes branded headset, network adapter, USB cable, documentation, battery. Considering the plastic case, it will be useful to supplement the kit and 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 similar design has already met in the company's devices, appearance is a certain plus ACE 2. High-quality plastic of the body is able to withstand a unrest blow. Netting does not cause the device assembly. The only slot that can be seen is from above and is designed for the lid eating. Unfortunately, many buyers are upsetting a meager choice of colors.

A successfully implemented screen is one of the advantages of Galaxy ACE 2. The characteristics of a small display fell to the taste for almost all users. Although the device uses a TFT matrix, it only played a positive role. The image attracts with warm and saturated tones. Naturally, due to the matrix, the behavior in the sun at the screen is not the best, and the viewing angles are low. Although the maximum brightness is enough to smooth almost all sharp corners.

Users rated and the possibility of transition to a more recent system. Replace your "Android" 2.3 to 4.1 hurried almost all owners. The system really turned out to be much better factory.

Holders of ACE 2 quite positively respond about the sound of the phone. Of course, there are minor crackling, but only at maximum volume. I was pleased with the smartphone and the presence of a built-in equalizer with a multitude of settings and sweats. With headphones, things are much better. Using the headset, the user gets a pure sound with saturated low frequencies.

The undoubted plus is the battery. Especially pleased that the battery is removable and it can be changed on a large container. The battery power fully corresponds to the characteristics of the device. The phone will work for a day without additional charge.

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

Negative feedback

In the device, the user confuses the processor. Previously produced phones based on Novathor similar version possessed two nuclei, each of which was one gigabyte. The decline in performance causes bewilderment, although at the work of the device and does not affect.

In addition to the processor there is a more tangible drawback. We are talking about the number of built-in memory. Only 1.1 GB user is available. Memory is definitely not enough even on the most necessary applications and functions. Device saves the ability to install a card with an additional volume.

The smartphone got a good ability to navigate. However, judging by the reviews, work with tedious applications. The programs work for a very long time, the time sometimes reaches a few minutes of waiting.

Outcome

At one time, Ace 2 caused a real extender. The device was able to compete even with the flagships of some firms. Despite the many small disadvantages, the device is interested in fans.

Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a particular device, if any.

Design

Information on sizes and weight of the device presented in different units of measurement. Used materials offered colors, certificates.

Width Information about width - meant the horizontal side of the device when it is standard orientation during use.	62.2 mm (millimeters) 6.22 cm (centimeters) 0.2 ft (ft) 2.45 IN (inches)
Height Information about height - meant the vertical side of the device when it is standard orientation during use.	118.3 mm (millimeters) 11.83 cm (centimeters) 0.39 ft (ft) 4.66 IN (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units Measurements.	10.5 mm (millimeters) 1.05 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (ft) 0.41 In (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	122 g (grams) 0.27 LBS (pounds) 4.3 OZ (oz)
Volume The approximate volume of the device calculated on the basis of the size provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a form of rectangular parallelepiped.	77.26 cm³ (Cubic centimeters) 4.69 in³. (cubic inches)

SIM-card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to save data certifying the authenticity of mobile services subscribers.

Mobile networks

Mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to exchange data among themselves.

Mobile communication technology and data transfer rate

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

The operating system is system software, controlling and coordinating the hardware components in the device.

SOC (crystal system)

The system on the crystal (SOC) includes all the most important hardware components of the mobile device in one chip.

SOC (crystal system) The system on the crystal (SOC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, a graphics processor, memory, periphery, interfaces, etc., as well as the Softera needed for their operation.	ST-Ericsson novathor u8500
Technological process Information on the technological process to which the chip is made. The nanometers in the nanometers measured half the distance between the elements in the processor.	45 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) mobile device - This is an interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A9
Processor discharge The processor bit (bits) of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, targeted tires and tires for data. 64-bit processors have a higher performance compared to 32-bit, which are more productive for their part than 16-bit processors.	32 bits
Architecture of a set of commands Instructions are the commands with which the software is set / manages the operation of the processor. Information about the command set (ISA) that the processor can perform.	Armv7.
Kingdom of processor cores The core of the processor performs software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more nuclei. The presence of a larger number of nuclei increases performance, allowing parallel execution of a plurality of instructions.	2
Processor clock frequency The processor clock frequency describes its speed by means of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or Gighellians (GHZ).	800 MHz (Meghertz)
Graphic Processor (GPU) The graphics processor (GPU) processes the calculations for various 2D / 3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	ARM MALI-400 MP1
Kolynism of the core processor Like a processor, the graphics processor consists of several working parts, which are called nuclei. They handle graphic calculations of different applications.	1
RAM (RAM) RAM (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data that are stored in RAM is lost after turning off or restarting the device.	768 MB (megabytes)
RAM type (RAM) Information about the type of RAM (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR2.

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed volume.

Memory cards

Memory Cards are used in mobile devices to increase the amount of memory to save data.

Screen

The mobile device screen is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type / Technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology on which it is manufactured and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	Pls.
Diagonal Mobile devices the screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	3.8 in (inches) 96.52 mm (millimeters) 9.65 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	1.96 in (inches) 49.66 mm (millimeters) 4.97 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	3.26 in (inches) 82.77 mm (millimeters) 8.28 cm (centimeters)
Aspect ratio The ratio of the size of the length of the screen to its short side	1.667:1 5:3
Resolution Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally screen. Higher resolution means a clearer image item.	480 x 800 pixels
Pixel density Information on the number of pixels on a centimeter or an inch screen. Higher density allows you to show information on the screen with clearer items.	246 PPI (pixels per inch) 96 ppcm. (pixels for centimeter)
Color depth The color color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in one pixel. Information about maximum quantity colors that the screen can show.	24 bits 16777216 Flowers
Screen Approximate area in percent, occupied by the screen on the front panel of the device.	56.04% (interest)
Other features Information about other features and screen characteristics.	Cucitive Multitach

Sensors

Various sensors perform various quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators to signals that the mobile device recognizes.

Main camera

The main camera of the mobile device is usually located on the back of the case and is used for photo and video filming.

Diaphragm The diaphragm (F-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photo sensor. A lower F number means that the aperture hole is greater.	f / 2.8.
Type of outbreak The most common types of flashes in mobile devices cameras is LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes give softer light and, unlike brighter xenon, are used in video photography.	Led.
Image resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile devices cameras is their resolution that shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically images.	2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 mp (megapixels)
Allowing video Information on the most supported resolution during video recording device.	1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 Mp (Megapixels)
Video - personnel frequency / frames in sec. Information on the maximum number of frames per second (FPS) supported by the device when video filming maximum resolution. Some of the main standard shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30 frames / sec (Frames per second)
Characteristics Information on other software and hardware characteristics associated with the main chamber and improve its functionality.	Autofocus Serial shooting Geographic labels Panoramic shooting Touch focus Scene selection mode

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are mainly used for video dealers, gesture recognition, etc.

Audio

Information on the type of loudspeakers and supported by the audio technology.

Radio

Mobile radio radio is a built-in FM receiver.

Location

Information on navigation and location devices supported by the device.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for data transfer to close distances between different devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is the standard of secure wireless data transfer between different devices of different types for short distances.

Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, while each subsequent improves communication speed, coverage, contributes to more easily detecting and connecting devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.

3.0

Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data exchange, energy savings, improve device detection, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that support the device are shown here.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Avctp (Audio / Video Control Transport Protocol) AVDTP (Audio / Video Distribution TRANSPORT PROTOCOL) AVRCP (Audio / Visual Remote Control Profile) GAVDP (Generic Audio / Video Distribution Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (OBJECT PUSH PROFILE) PBAP / PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industrial standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Plug for headphones

This is an audio connector, which is also called the audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information on other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

The web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Formats / Codecs Video Files

Mobile devices support different formats and codecs of video files that are respectively preserved and encoded / decoded digital video data.

Battery

Mobile batteries differ from each other in its capacity and technology. They provide an electrical charge needed for their operation.

Capacity The battery capacity shows the maximum charge that it is capable of saving, measured in milliamme aperture.	1500 mA · h (milliamper watch)
A type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically used by chemicals. Exist different types Batteries, and most often in mobile devices are used lithium-ion and lithium-ion-polymer batteries.	Li-Ion (lithium-ion)
Talk time 2G. The time of the conversation in 2G is the period of time for which the battery charge is discharged completely at a continuous conversation in 2G network.	16 hours 20 minutes 16.3 h (hours) 979.8 min (minutes) 0.7 days
2G waiting time Waiting time in 2G is the time period for which the battery charge is discharged completely when the device is in standby mode (STAND-BY) and connected to 2G network.	670 h (clock) 40200 min (minutes) 27.9 days
Talk time 3G. The conversation time in 3G is the time period for which the battery charge is discharged completely with a continuous conversation in the 3G network.	7 hours 30 minutes 7.5 h (hours) 450 min (minutes) 0.3 days
3G waiting time Waiting time in 3G is a period of time for which the battery charge is discharged completely when the device is in standby mode (Stand-BY) and connected to 3G network.	640 h (clock) 38400 min (minutes) 26.7 days
Characteristics Information on some additional characteristics of the device battery.	Removable

About Samsung.
Samsung Electronics is a global leader in the production of semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, as well as in the field of digital convergence technologies. The company was formed in 1969. In 87 offices of the company in the territory of 47 countries of the world there are about 70 thousand people. The company includes four main divisions: Digital Media Network Business, Device Solution Network Business, Telecommunication Network Business and Digital Appliance Network Business and Digital APPLIANCE NETWORK BUSINESS.
In September 1996, Samsung Electronics products were recognized as recommended by ISO-140001. In January 1999. samsung year Electronics received a prize " Best company For the production of consumer electronics, "annually awarded by Forbes Global.
Samsung Electronics for the first time came to the Russian market 12 years ago. During this period, its products have won wide recognition from Russian consumers. Corporation products and successful marketing activities of the company in the Russian market received a high assessment of not only consumers, but also specialists in this area. The company also awarded the Gold Awards in the category of high-tech goods and services.

Today we will look at such interesting smartphonelike samsung galaxy ace 2 gt-i8160. Let me remind you that, from recently, Samsung has become the leader in the production and sale of phones and smartphones, ahead of another leader of the Finnish company Nokia.
Last year's flagship of Galaxy Sii became the leader among the sales of smartphones and received a reward as best Smartphone 2011. In second place in the company on sales, the first model of Galaxy Ace is going. Many at one time chose this model for one simple reason, it is very similar to the design on the iPhone 4.
Galaxy line Already there was so much that it can be erected into a separate brand in the phones industry. Galaxy Ace acquired an extensive ruler. This is a four smartphone:

SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE S5830.
SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE PLUS S7500.
SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE DUOS S6802.
SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE 2 GT-I8160.
There is another model focused on the female Paul Samsung Galaxy Ace La Fleur.

ACE 2 We are comparable to just ACE, since Ace Plus can be considered errors, and ACE DUOS is only announced and is practically not found on sale.
The reader will ask, so what is the difference between ACE 2 from just ACE?
I will give a brief comparison of the technical part:
ACE 2.
battery - 1500mach
processor - ST Ericsson Novathor U8500
2 nuclei
rAM - 768MB
screen size - 3.8
resolution - 480x800.
video Score - Mali-400 MP
Ace.
battery - 1350mach
video accelerator - Broadcomvideocoreiv
1 kernel
operational - Memory 392MB
screen size - 3.5
resolution - 320x480
processor - Broadcom BCM21553

As can be seen, the technical values \u200b\u200bof both models are very different and ACE 2 can be safely called a good replacement of the first model.

Technical characteristics of the device.

Manufacturer - Samsung.
Model - GT-I8160 Galaxy Ace 2.
Year of release - 2012.
Operating system - Android 2.3.6.
Battery capacity - 1500mach.
Dimensions - 62.3 x 118.3 x 10.5.
Weight - 118.5g.
Processor - ST Ericsson Novathor U8500.
Clock frequency - 800 MHz.
RAM - 768MB.
Flash memory - 4GB.
Communications - GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, UMTS 900, UMTS 2100.
Bluetooth - 3.0.
Wi-Fi - 802.11b / g / n
Other - GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS / WCDMA, GPS, GLONASS.
Screen size is 3.8 inches.
Screen resolution - 480 x 800.
Screen type - pls.
Color - 16.78 million.
The number of pixels per inch - 246.
Video Score - Mali-400 MP
Camera rear - 5mr., Autofocus, flash.
Max. Video resolution - 1280x720.
Camera front - 0.3mp.
Speaker - Mono.
Headphone output - 3.5.
Other - G-sensor, gyroscope, approximation sensor, digital compass, FM radio.
Control and input - touch screen, capacitive.
Buttons - physical buttons, Touch buttons.
Memory Cards - MicroSD, MicroSDHC.
Connectors - microUSB.

Packaging, equipment.

The phone comes in a white rectangular box of dense cardboard. By the way, the box itself is very small in size. In my practice, this is the smallest package in size and, you can say, literally places on the palm. On the box of the phone and brief technical information.

Equipment:
Phone, battery, USB cable, charging unit (by the way, the charging unit is made in one whole, it is impossible to connect a USB cable to it), headphones-headset (white, and the phone is black, and this is a tendency from Samsung to pick up black phones in white color), Warranty card, user manual, advertising booklets.
Memory cards I. protective film Included. The first ACE was with a 2GB card. Equipment is scuba, there is only the same and necessary. SAMSUNG itself was particularly ever different from a rich configuration of his smartphones / telephones.

Appearance, design

Let's start S. external view.
Seeing the first time Ace 2, a thought arises in my head: "This is a reduced copy of Samsung Galaxy S!". The similarity is very strong. Smartphone corners traditionally have a strong rounding. I do not like such solutions, I love more stringent forms. On the perimeter of the smartphone there is a thin plastic border of silver color. On the back of the smartphone in its lower part there is barely noticeable thickening, apparently, some technological elements are hidden there (it is hardly a designer solution).
The smartphone fully consists of plastic, and here it is not worth waiting for the revelations. What I liked, so this is the rear corrugated cover. It does not remain prints and scratches. It is very good. By the way, in white color the phone has a fully glossy portion of the back cover. In general, there are no fatty fingerprints on the phone. The telephone color in Samsung called both onyx black.
I was very pleased with the quality of the assembly of the phone: there are no backlats, gaps, which squeaks. The smartphone creates a feeling of the monolithic of the housing. Just perfectly. In thickness, it is at the average level, very comfortable lies in his hand, does not slip.
Functional connectors. On the top of the left is the entrance to the headphones 3.5. On the right side up the button on and unlocking the smartphone. Downstairs input to connect charger or USB cableSuch a USB connectivity location is very convenient for use. On the left side of the USB connector there is a microphone hole. On the left side side at the bottom - the connector to install the memory card. I like when the memory card connector is put on an external side, a "hot" memory card replacement is supported. The above is the volume keys. In the corner itself there is a hole for fastening the strap, many manufacturers recently do not complete their smartphones with this fastening. On the front side at the top there is a spoken speaker, it is covered with a silver mesh. Under the dynamics inscription Samsung. Pope from the dynamics of a double approximation sensor. Near - front camera. Automatic brightness adjustment sensor. Below on the left - Touch key Cancel last action, right - touch key context menubetween them - mechanical key Closing or canceling all tasks. With this key, you can also unlock the smartphone, and it is very convenient, you do not need to "reach" to the on / off key. On the back of the smartphone at the top and smoothly in the middle there is a basic camera, under the camera, the flash, to the right of the camera, the second speaker for calls, below the second inscription SAMSUNG. All technological elements, as it seemed to me, are very well located on the smartphone housing, it is convenient to reach them with the fingers of one hand.

Functional elements.

The phone "out of the box" is with the installed version Android 2.3.6. To be honest to me, such a samsung step is not clearly understood by installing a morally obsolete version in a new and far from weak on the technical part of the smartphone. At the moment, nothing is heard about the update to 4 version, there was no official statement from Samsung. The update will rather be rather than.
The smartphone is installed version of the self-shell from Samsung called Touchwiz 4.0. By the way, the same version stands in Galaxy Sii. The shell itself may not be as beautiful as HTC Sense, but it is nonetheless, quite functional.
The menu is based on the formula 4x4 to three main workpobs. There are all basic programs and applications. The smartphone is not overloaded by all kinds of not necessary applications.

There are three more interesting points that many did not know about.
If you go to the history of calls and spend your finger through the contact from left to right, then you will call right left - sending SMS /
To quickly change the brightness, it is enough to make a finger on the status of the bar, the cerebral line will be displayed, the bar status will be displayed, it is necessary to spend the right to return to it to increase the brightness and right to left - to reduce. If you put your finger on the right edge of the bar status, hold a little and slightly stories, the maximum brightness is activated if the leftmost is the minimum, in the middle - the average brightness.
To make a screenshot, you need to click at the same time the central button and the power button ..
The phone has a TFT-pls display with a resolution of 480x800 points. The display itself very naturally transmits colors (no acidity as in Super AMOLED). Corners Reviews Maximum as much as possible. In the sun, the screen fades, but quite a bit and information can always be read. Very good stock in brightness. Pixelization is practically no, good resolution of the diagonal contributes to this. I really liked the display in this smartphone, and it is a big step from the first model.

The screen is closed protective glass, But what kind of glass there is no information, although it is no longer bad. At the same time, up to 9 touches is supported.

Camera. At one time, the first Ace did nice photos. Ace 2 makes them even better. In the camera itself, there are many different settings for shooting, you can always choose or set the appropriate mode. From all the 5MP cameras tested by me, perhaps in the ACE 2 they are the best. I can also say about the recording of the video, it is quite high quality, "slowing down". In general, the camera in ACE 2 is at a very good level.

Examples of photos:

In work, testing.

CPU. The smartphone has a ST Ericsson NOVATHOR U8500 processor with a frequency of 800 MHz (by the way, the same processor is set to Sony Xperia Sola, P, U). The incidence of frequency at the 200 MHz smooth account did not affect the speed of the smartphone or work with the applications. At ACE 2 perfectly go all the modern 3D games such as: Dead Space, Gtaiii, Shadowgun and others. We can safely say that ACE 2 is perfect for the role of a game smartphone.
ANTUTU BENCHMARK - 4497 \u200b\u200bpoints.

QUADRANT STANDARD - 2310 points.

Video processor. MALI-400MP processor very well affects 3D. The same video processor is in Samsung Galaxy Sii, Siii. This is currently the most common video processor.
Memory. In the smartphone - 768MB. This is also good, since it is usually 512MB in devices of this class. This amount of memory contributes to the operation of several applications at the same time. An installed internal memory on 4GB is available to the user 1.2GB. Not thick and installing a memory card does not hurt. With a memory card on 32GB, your smartphone works without problems.
Navigation. The smartphone has a full-fledged GPS module with GLONASS support. Separately choose to work GLONASS you can not, they work in a pair. Navigation problems did not arise, the cold start is about 3 minutes. The position determines quite accurately, at the same time 7-9 satellites are available.
Skype. The phone has a front camera at 0.3mp. It is suitable for video calls. Work in Skype did not cause any problems, everything works stably.
Playing video. In the smartphone already installed all additional codecs to play video files. With the playback of DivX and XVID there are no problems. Smartphone "turns" rollers in the resolution of 720 and 1080r, but, as you understand, it makes sense in such high permissions No, since the screen resolution is only 480x800.
Sound. There is a very strong speaker in the phone, the sound is always heard even in loud conditions. Full volume does not phoney. Vibration is strong enough. In general, you practically not possible to skip the call. There is an equalizer, but only with pre-installed modes so that the thin setting of the sound without installing additional software will not be possible. I liked the headphones themselves complete and the sound in them. Of course, I am not particularly Meloman, but the quality is felt.
In general, the smartphone liked the quality of the transmitted speech in both directions, the interlocutor is heard well without any interference or problems. With the level of reception of the cellular network also did not arise any problems.

Battery life

ACE and in this regard present positive moments in terms of energy consumption.

1. The work of the smartphone in the "simply phone" mode is 152 hours.
2. Work in a mixed cycle: calls, Internet, games, music - 17 hours.
3. Playing mp3 in headphones - 48 hours.
4. Playing a video - 6 hours.
5. Work in 3D applications - 5 hours.

Energy consumption is clearly at a good level. Reducing the frequency of the processor at the 200 MHz has benefited. And of course, the overall optimization in terms of energy consumption is present.

conclusions

This question arises, is it worth changing just ACE on Ace 2? Yes, it is, since the second model turned out to be very successful practically in all respects: high performance, excellent camera, good battery. And the price of 11.990 rubles. It seems to me very good for this smartphone.
From competitors, I will note Sony Xperia U, but in this model there is no slot for memory cards and the screen is smaller diagonally. Fly IQ285, the price of this smartphone dropped below 11 thousand rubles., But explicit problems with energy consumption are present.

pros

1. High performance.
2. Good battery.
3. Good camera.
4. Hot memory card replacement.

Minuses

1. No automatic brightness adjustment sensor.
2. Mooraly outdated version of Android.

Joining smartphones, such as Orange San Diego, HTC One. V and the niche between the phones of the basic and medium price range, Galaxy Ace II entered the market, where you need to try to stand out from the crowd. The price of 160 £ made it an attractive offer for many.

Description Ace II (GT-I8160)

Rounded, an impressive little smartphone with an attractive 3.8 "capacitive touch screen WVGA with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels is pleasant in appearance, despite the fact that he never managed to stand out from a number of competitors. Pixel density is 245 t / in. It is inferior to a 300 t / inch high-end telephone phones, but the high-quality PLS panel makes pixels practically indistinguishable, providing an extremely clear image. SAMSUNG technology Pls was designed to compete IPS-panels used in iPhone 4S and HTC One X. The screen viewing angles are excellent and only slightly losing in brightness with a large slope in some directions. The contrast of the display, equal to 843: 1 at a maximum brightness of 500 kD / m 2, does not match the characteristics of IPS or OLED matrices, but for the phone of the average price range it is quite acceptable.

Plastic, but aesthetically impeccable case is characterized by a solid construction that makes the device as pleasant for hand as for the eyes.

Universal disappointment, despite the fact that the phone was presented and entered the market much later the release of the "Android 4.0" OS, the Korean manufacturer preferred to use operating system Version 2.3, on the platform of which worked and the original Galaxy Ace. Taking the obvious state of the imperfection of the smartphone does not cancel the fact that the device received many updates that compensate for the outdated software and give some advantage over models offered at higher prices.

Subsequently, the Ace II firmware (GT-i8160), among other models, was still updated by the Korean brand to Android 4.1.2. This has improved the camera app, has accelerated the work, upgraded the user interface and understood those owners who expressed indignation when they found out that they would never receive updates to the 4-1 version.

Design

In the 2nd generation of the model, the manufacturer made a comprehensive overhaul, installed a 2-core processor with a frequency of 800 MHz, increased rAM From 278 to a much more respectable 768 MB. In addition, the smartphone is equipped with a 5-megapixel rear chamber with autofocus and built-in LED flash. Also appeared the possibility of recording high definition video 720p, which made it possible to attribute the phone to the middle class models. The second VGA camera is installed on the front of the model.

The smartphone has a comfortable weight of 122 g and a thickness of 10.5 mm. Ace II (GT-i8160) can be improved by expanding the amount of permanent memory by 32 GB using a microSD card. Also proposed standard set wireless communication 3G, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and additionally - GPS and HSDPA.

Despite the fact that compared with the first generation model, the screen size of the smartphone increased from 3.5 to 3.8 inches, the smartphone has become thinner by 1 mm, narrowing up to relatively slender 10.5 mm in its widest part of it.

And although the model used plastic design, it is a surprisingly durable and well-folder, which only with a lot of effort a little bent or creak.

So it would be a pleasant design Samsung GT-I8160 Galaxy Ace II, the reviews of the owners say that it is far from unique, and shares a number of characteristics of many others android devices Korean company with a large rectangular transition button to the home screen dominant on the front panel of the smartphone. In this similarity, there is nothing bad, and smooth bent edges and a thin form factor that allows you to comfortably keep the device in your hand, make it even more attractive.

One of the features of the design, which, unfortunately, inherited Ace ІІ, - fragile and harp rear panel. The thin component leaves the user in confusion while trying to remove it to access the SIM card, microSD and the battery.

With an increase in mobile size samsung phone Galaxy Ace II (GT-I8160) added in weight compared to the predecessor, albeit slightly. Despite the addition of 9 g, which increased the weight of the smartphone to 122 g, the device is convenient to keep in hand, and it is not so heavy to feel uncomfortable. The rounded edges and a slightly textured rear panel are also promoted, which prevents random drops and slipping.

The smartphone has only 3 physical controls - a button to go to the home screen, a standard power switch and an increase key and decrease the volume. Although the last two elements are located in the area subject to accidental presses, when the phone is held both in the right and left hand, they are sufficiently tough so that it causes anxiety. A microUSB port and a 3.5 mm headset connector are the only "defects" perfectly smooth surface of the case.

Software

Despite all innovative specificationsThe Samsung Galaxy Ace II (GT-i8160) is a standard "Android 2.3" combination and the TOUCHWIZ 4.0 user interface. On the phone is installed softwarewho has proved its performance on previous Galaxy models. Touchwiz is an intuitive interface with a set of functions, labels and characteristics that will attract both beginners and experienced users Smartphones.

Offering fast access To most frequent changeable settingsThe widget menu takes 1 of the 7th possible home screens and allows owners to quickly enable and disconnect Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, synchronization, automatic brightness adjustment and screen shutdown time. Thanks to the dual-core 800-MHz processor, the Samsung GT-I8160 Galaxy Ace II interface, according to user reviews, works without delays, and the GPU is well combined with a highly sensitive 3.8 "multitouch display, providing smooth screen transitions only with a small number of delays and" stutters " To quickly access the settings and messages, the standard notification menu provides links to the most necessary data, which helps to maintain the smartphone uninterrupted operation. And although such a function is supported by all competitors, it never disappoints.

Phone calls

Although everyone more smartphones The initial level and middle class does not pay this basic function of attention that it deserves, the hardware of Galaxy Ace II works at the proper level. Only the function of noise reduction is lacking a strong signal and clear sound of the phone, since the background interference sometimes impede the normal course of the conversation, drowning the interlocutor. This is especially noticeable when a person on the other end of the line is in the zone of lively road or strong wind.

the Internet

In most cases android applications Provide excellent functionality, and the smartphone browser offers some advantages compared to standard pre-installed universal platform browsers and TouchWiz UI interface. It is far from spectacular and has a limited set of functions, none of which distinguishes it from the closest competitors who have similar opportunities. Users can download much the best way browser from app store Google Play. Store. For example, Firefox.

When accessing Wi-Fi web pages are loaded instantly, but 3G communication makes Internet navigation a bit of a slow, accompanied by not completely smooth page loading.

Due to the fact that the preset browser does not bother with the formatting of the content to facilitate its readability, when scaling, the smartphone visualizes the text and the images very quickly, so wait until fuzzy content becomes clear, do not have to. However, a small problem with increasing the image in large areas of the web page lies in the fact that the scrolling or online articles can be slightly complicated, since the interface does this at such a speed that it is easy to miss the desired sections.

What makes the browser more manageable and convenient, so this is the possibility of simultaneously accessing 8 separate tabs of web pages and efficient and easy to use the bookmarks system called by simply pressing the selected button next to the URL input panel. In addition, there are quick access to the most frequently visited sites. From the tab you can also view and the history of the browser.

Camera

Exceiving all the expectations outlined in the smartphone specifications on paper, 5-megapixel rear chamber Samsung GT-I8160 Galaxy Ace II, according to owner reviews, provides impressive results thanks to autofocus, built-in LED flash and smile recognition that allow you to easily shoot in any conditions.

The shutter speed more corresponds to static panoramic pictures, but the user can activate the AF, simply by pressing the desired screen area. This is a convenient feature that works well, ensuring a constantly clear display of the object being removed. Although characteristics of samsung Galaxy Ace II (GT-i8160) does not allow macro photography (the device refuses to set too closely a focal length), a large set of plots outweighs this flaw. The standard list that includes such scenes as "portrait", "landscape", "night", "Sport", "Fireworks", are complemented by more complex modes.

The "Cartoon" option gives little impressive results, "Panorama" is one of the best on the market, stitching a number of images into an impressively expansive image. Those who want to get more control over the photo shooting process, Samsung Galaxy Ace II (GT-i8160) allows you to change the white balance, exposure and ISO settings. Although the user gets a little freedom of action, the adjustments are easy and it does not require a big fuss.

Although photographing of bright objects from darkness gives mixed results, built-in 5-megapixel sensor SAMSUNG GT-I8160 GALAXY ACE II, according to the owners' reviews, impresses with its capabilities in the room when using the LED flash.

Video

Despite low price And not quite revolutionary specifications, video on the Samsung GT-I8160 Galaxy Ace II, according to the reviews of the owners, has excellent speed, excellent color reproduction and a large number of customizable functions. The smartphone camera is capable of shooting a video resolution of 720p HD with a frequency of frames 30 to / s and create a video content, devoid of heavy pixelization, blurred movements and weak sound. Even more expanding video portability mobile phone Built-in LED flash, which can be used to illuminate dark scenes, and the filter set allows you to see the footage in classic black and white color, sepia or negative mapping.

Despite the strengths, the video taken by the Samsung Galaxy Ace II camera (GT-i8160), according to customer reviews, is not devastable. With a shortage of contrast and the depth of color of higher-class competitors, the phone gives a result that suffers from large color blocks, and the content is sometimes more segmented than in real life.