Samsung ace 2 characteristics. How smartphones age! The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras

2 years ago +1

Price, screen

2 years ago +1

Convenient sizes, fits well in the hand, light Reliable signal reception, excellent network connection (for a smartphone), good earpiece speaker Finds satellites surprisingly quickly, even indoors Not a bad processor in terms of performance

2 years ago 0

AWESOME screen, super clear screen diagonal and resolution - 800x480, many have been released for this smartphone custom firmware, and also a good camera.

2 years ago 0

From the outside it doesn’t look too bad, although this is all subjective of course. It fits comfortably in the hand and is also comfortable to use. There are no creaks or play, the assembly is surprisingly excellent (ROSTEST CHINA) Good screen, it’s not possible to see any grain there unless you bring it to your nose and look closely, but for such a diagonal there is sufficient resolution. The sensor is responsive, there are no complaints, it works very quickly, I’ve already downloaded it a large number of Games and applications all run without any problems, even 2 games downloaded 3D graphics and there are no brakes at all, and with the release of Android 4 the performance should also increase. The camera also shoots decently and it even seems to me that it began to shoot faster. The speaker is loud enough to easily hear someone calling you

2 years ago 0

All declared characteristics and capabilities are fully justified!

2 years ago 0

Great screen, lots of memory, no lag, very good Android.

2 years ago 0

Beautiful, good camera.

2 years ago 0

5 megapixel camera, front camera, sound quality, video, all this la fleur is already tired and it’s not here)))

2 years ago 0

on android firmware 2.3 had a lot of advantages, I will not repeat what is listed below. but android 2.3 has long been outdated.

2 years ago 0

The screen is medium-sized (larger than the iPhone4), suitable for simple games, listening to music and surfing the Internet.

2 years ago 0

IMHO The volume buttons could protrude less from the body - there are accidental presses

2 years ago 0

2 years ago 0

In fact, there are none.

2 years ago 0

1 Not very bright screen in the bright sun it is very difficult to use it
2 there is no zoom in the camera, it just shocked me
3 this is probably a light sensor, although I don’t know why it’s needed because it’s constantly stupid on all phones and doesn’t set the brightness correctly, but in Samsung you can do this by swiping across the top of the screen. very convenient and why don’t you need it.

2 years ago 0

Sluggish and inaccurate GPS, back cover and the button on the front are very scratched, old Android

2 years ago 0

Initially there were literally a couple of reboots, but I haven’t noticed anything like this for quite some time, apparently due to the release of new software.

2 years ago 0

I didn't find any shortcomings.

2 years ago 0

1. I’m surprised that no one mentioned such a significant drawback for the phone, and this is, after all, a phone!, such as the lack of written notification of SMS delivery. This model only provides a sound alert and a pop-up window. Very inconvenient
2. In some Samsung models, the camera button is on the side, which makes shooting very easy. Not here, which is a pity.

2 years ago 0

sometimes it glitches, you have to reboot it, but then it works again
There are some built-in folders that I don’t need, and it’s impossible to delete them (although, however, they don’t bother me)

2 years ago 0

terrible update to android 4.1! Constant lags, freezes while watching videos, clogged RAM, Samsung launcher lags. Is it really impossible to update this normally? decent smartphone? No, it’s easier for Samsung to make ace 3, let them choke on money, narrow-eyed misers.

: A year ago, a smartphone from Samsung appeared, which quickly became popular and beloved by users. Model Galaxy Ace has become an example of how successful a mid-class smartphone can be.

Now it's time to update the lineup, so a fresh solution will come in handy. At the time, its predecessor became a real sales hit; the model turned out to be successful both in its design, imitating the Apple style, and in its filling. All this was offered by attractive price, which ensured the people's love for the smartphone.

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

Contents of delivery

• Smartphone


• Battery


• Cable


• Map microSD memory 2 GB capacity


• Stereo headset


• Charger

Design

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is reminiscent of the company’s previously released models, and it’s easy to find common features between them. The body contours are similar to the Galaxy W, and the new product also inherits similar plastic from the latter. The case is without metal, matte plastic predominates here, fortunately, there is no gloss here, everything is assembled with high quality and monolithically.

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

Tightly fitting parts eliminate play or squeaks; this also applies to the positive qualities of a smartphone.

On the front panel there is a set of proximity sensors and a camera for video calls. Unfortunately, there is no sensor for automatic backlight brightness adjustment. The earpiece 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's flat to make it easier to feel, and has a silver edge that helps you feel the key blindly. The button is mechanical, the clicks are clear, the travel is small. By holding it for a few seconds, you can display a list running applications.

On either side of it are two other functional controls for the phone. Left and right on touchpad The symbols are marked: these are the Menu button and the Return key. Thanks to the fact that they have been given enough large space In order to press them accurately and avoid erroneous or inaccurate presses, they are convenient to use. The buttons are backlit and are activated when you touch one of the touch zones. Subsequently they go out, despite the working screen. Their operation 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

There is a 3.5 mm headphone jack at the top end.

On the left side there is a paired volume key. It is embossed, easy to feel 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-swappable is supported, you just need to fold the protective cover to the side.

On the right side there is a small button to turn off the device, which also functions as a screen lock. It also has a comfortable shape.

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

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 fits well in your pocket or 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 there is a battery and a SIM card slot.

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, the screen is good for its class both in terms of picture and pixel density. The display is capacitive, supports 5-point multi-touch, and displays up to 16 million colors. The new type of PLS ​​screen is distinguished by moderate brightness, color reproduction closer to natural colors, differing in this regard from SuperAMOLED.

The device responds perfectly to touches, the sensor is sensitive and accurately responds to touches. The protective layer is made of Gorilla Glass, protects the surface from damage. The screen's behavior in the sun is average; data fades and is difficult to read 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 random access memory. 4 GB of internal memory is offered for storing applications, 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. The smartphone worked well with the maximum size card. The operating system is Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread and branded shell TouchWiz 4.0.

Interface

The proprietary TouchWiz 4.0 interface is used as the shell. At the top of the screen there is a service line, where the time, battery charge, and signal reception level indicator are displayed. Active connections and other data are also displayed there. By clicking on it, you can find out in more detail about what programs were downloaded, what messages and letters were received, or what files were received. Highlighted as a separate line turning on Wi-Fi,Bluetooth, silent mode and GPS.

You can use both standard widgets for Android and original elements from Samsung. 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, a new panel may appear along with it. If desired, you can remove any part of the interface that has become unnecessary.

You can add application shortcuts to the desktop, create folders and change the background image, using both animated images on the desktop and installing static images from the gallery. Sets the image to 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 on the screen with a separate icon on the left or right. The picture is set on the lock screen, the location for the clock is changed. 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 vertical list. If desired, you can move icons to other tables, add them to folders, thus organizing applications to your taste.

When you add new programs, they are automatically placed on the screen. They can be deleted directly from the menu; you just need to go into edit mode. But you can only delete programs that you added yourself; 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, showing shortcuts to six recently launched applications.

Phone book

The general list shows stored contacts both in the phone memory and the SIM card, as well as data from account Google. You can choose among them by setting the ability to display subscribers only from the selected memory type. In the settings, you select your preferred method for sorting names.

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

If the subscriber is assigned an image, it will be displayed on the screen. To simplify the search, you can use the vertical line on which the alphabet is depicted. Thus, by sliding your finger over it, the letters pop up and you can quickly find your way around. Of course, there is also a standard search function among contacts. There is a quick call to 8 selected subscribers. Contacts can be divided into 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 your finger left (call) or right (message) on the line with the subscriber's name. By clicking on the space reserved for the subscriber’s picture, a quick menu is called up, with the help of which you can send a message, mail, and also make phone call to the selected person.

Call log

You can access the call log directly from the phone book; it is highlighted in a separate tab. There the dialed numbers are sorted by date. But they are not the only ones who appear. It also contains information about messages. If desired, the amount of displayed data can be reduced to a minimum or, conversely, the most complete informational list of events of recent days can be obtained.

Having selected 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 dialed numbers of the same type. 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, while entering numbers, the smartphone automatically displays on the screen 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 transform it into a multimedia message. When sending a message, the phone can display the last used numbers, thereby greatly simplifying the search for the recipient. 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. A smartphone can automatically delete old SMS if there is no desire to store thousands of archives on the device. As you type text, you can cut, copy, and paste it. Entering text is convenient. It offers not only the Samsung keyboard option, but also the Swype function. Its essence is that you just need 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 input, a blue bar is displayed on the screen, which allows you to avoid confusion when typing text.

The function is very convenient, it automatically 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 possible options is possible, then the phone will display them, then you need to choose between them yourself. You can add new words to her vocabulary.

Email

To work with e-mail it starts automatic setting mailbox(unless it's Gmail, which connects immediately after the email address was entered during the initial activation of the phone). It includes entering basic information (login, password). The phone perfectly understands various encodings, supports loading attachments (you must insert a memory card, otherwise this function will not work) in familiar formats.

When creating a letter, you can also attach various files from the device memory to it. The function of copying text and automatically checking the mailbox works (the interval is set manually). Sorting mail by date, subject, sender and size works.

Gallery

Photos and videos stored in the smartphone's memory are displayed here. The gallery works in both vertical and horizontal orientation. 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.

Preview pictures in folders smaller size, thanks to which not 3, but 4 pictures are placed vertically. The image opens in full screen, scaling works using multi-touch. 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. It supports rotating images, reducing their size, and also displaying Additional Information about a specific file, the location where the picture was taken is also shown if geotagging is working.

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

The built-in photo image editor will help you add various effects to your pictures.

Player

The player's interface is simple and intuitive. A general list displays all the songs 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 specified in the file tags is displayed on the screen; if there is none, there will be a multi-colored picture instead.

The volume can be changed both from the player 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.

Virtual keys are used for navigation (forward, backward and pause), and you can also switch between songs by flipping through the file cover image. While listening, you can set your favorite song as a ringtone, contact or alarm.

The user has access to numerous equalizer settings: auto, normal, pop, rock, jazz, dance, classical, live sound, other. You can select the audio effect: normal, wide range, concert hall, music clarity, bass boost, externalization. There is a visualization function, but it does not go well with album covers, so it is more interesting to use it if they are not specified in the file properties.

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

The sound quality is at the level of the Galaxy W model. 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 a 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). The function works automatic search radio stations. You can display 6 of your favorite radio stations on your desktop and quickly switch between them.

As with 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 for DivX and XviD codecs. Therefore, it can be used to watch unconverted videos. Here, videos are launched 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 image of the film, its name and duration are also indicated. During viewing, controls may be displayed on the screen, including rewind and pause keys. A scroll bar appears, allowing you to quickly navigate through the movie being played. Using the lock key on the side of the phone, you can protect yourself from accidental presses while watching a movie.

Camera

The smartphone's camera is 5 megapixel, with autofocus and flash. Shooting starts exclusively from the smartphone menu. The interface is well designed. The shutter button is located on the right, the rest of the space is reserved for the viewfinder and two small zones for service options. The shortcut menu located on the left is customizable. The most necessary functions are placed there for quick access. Focusing on any point on the screen is implemented; you just need to touch the desired place.

Camera settings:

Self-portrait.

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

Flash.

Shooting mode: one shot, smile, panorama, in motion, cartoon.

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

Exposition.

Focus: auto, macro.

Timer: 2, 5, 10 seconds.

Effects: Normal, Negative, Black and 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. Taking pictures of texts is also not a problem; there is autofocus and a macro mode, so the device can also take a photo of a document or a note on a sheet of paper without difficulty.

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 can be configured. You can set the alert type and tone for recorded events and meetings. There is a division of information by storage location, each option has its own color label. When creating a new record, it is given a name, period and location. You can specify which calendar it will be synchronized with, you can send invitations to contacts from notebook. The repetition period is set (every day, weekly, monthly, yearly). A reminder will help you not to lose sight of the recording - the alarm will go off in advance. Additionally, the alert type is set. Watch The smartphone allows you to save several alarms in memory. The repeat can be set either once or every day, only on weekdays or weekly. You can also set specific days. The signal melody is set, you can add a vibration alert and a text file to it. The period for the signal to be triggered again is set. There is also a pre-alarm function. It boils down to the fact that the phone begins to make quiet sounds in advance, gradually forcing the owner of the phone to wake up. A pleasant soundtrack of nature sounds has a pleasant effect and helps you wake up in a welcoming mood. The smartphone displays time in different time zones. There is a stopwatch. There is a timer. The voice recorder is simple and convenient; it saves recordings both in the phone memory and on a card. The recording time is user-defined, so you can take small notes that fit in an MMS. Designed as a wooden board with a sheet of paper attached, notes allow you to create notes. The calculator works in both portrait and landscape orientation. In the latter case it is available larger number functions. YouTube is standard for most modern devices The application 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 organize them by different types and delete contents. Mini diary will help you create a note by adding a picture to it. Polaris Office allows 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. Shows weather forecast and news. Tasks are created with a priority and a reminder signal. Google Talk chat starts. Voice control helps you control your smartphone's functions. It does not recognize the Russian language, but it recognized commands in English normally. Therefore, you can call a friend, look up information in the browser, or open the messages menu without using the touchscreen. Browser Used for internet surfing convenient application. A navigation bar is displayed at the top of the screen, and to the right of it there is a shortcut that allows you to bookmark the page. The phone remembers the most visited pages and has a log of pages viewed. You can keep several 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 screen brightness 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’s comfortable to use, it supports full Adobe Flash, so there will be no restrictions on the 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, so the application has become fully functional and convenient not only for pedestrians, but also for car owners. There is a function for determining the current location, calculating the route from the starting point to the ending point, and specifying the method of movement: by car, on foot or public transport. The route is laid out on the map, with key places indicated in the form text messages, which 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 plot another path. Scaling works using multi-touch or virtual buttons. Applications The Play Store will provide access to a variety of applications; here 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 is provided with a brief description and images for greater clarity. Purchased applications are displayed in a separate list, which is convenient: if purchased new phone, you can immediately install those programs that you previously purchased. Connections The phone operates in the frequencies 850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz. There is support for HSDPA – 7.2 Mbit/s and HSUPA – 5.76 Mbit/s, and a front VGA camera is used for video calls. The device has Bluetooth 3.0, which is characterized by high data transfer speeds (of course, with A2DP support). The Wi-Fi module with b/g/n support works great. DLNA support allows you to view photos and videos wirelessly from compatible devices. Wi-FI Direct supported. The microUSB connector, which has become a 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. You can work with phone data through a browser. Everything is simple and convenient. The main advantage is that you do not need to install additional applications. Working hours A 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery will allow the smartphone to operate up to 570 hours in standby mode and up to 1070 minutes in talk time. In video playback mode at maximum screen brightness and Wi-Fi smartphone lasted a little less than 5 hours. On average, it turns out to be about one day of working with the Internet, photos, music and calls; there are no differences here from models of a similar level. MicroUSB charging is supported when connected to a PC. Conclusion The speaker for conversations is loud and of high quality, with a good sound reserve. The vibration alert is average in strength. The melody is reproduced clearly, rather at an average level, maybe a little higher, but in a noisy place the call is not always clearly audible. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 has already gone on sale, it started at 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 battery life will be the important qualities that every buyer pays attention to. Maybe in some categories the Galaxy Ace 2 is inferior to its competitors. For example, at metal case, but has a more original design. There is no NFC or a very beautiful shell, but overall the smartphone is balanced and easy to use. Samsung has released another popular and necessary model, it will be very popular. There are all the makings and necessary qualities for this. © Alexander Pobyvanets, Test laboratory Article publication date: June 19, 2012

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	62.2 mm (millimeters) 6.22 cm (centimeters) 0.2 ft (feet) 2.45 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	118.3 mm (millimeters) 11.83 cm (centimeters) 0.39 ft (feet) 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 (feet) 0.41 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	122 g (grams) 0.27 lbs 4.3 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	77.26 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.69 in³ (cubic inches)

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

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

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, GPU, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	45 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) Primary function of the processor (CPU) mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A9
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	2
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	800 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	1
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	768 MB (megabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR2

Built-in memory

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

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device 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 by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	PLS
Diagonal For mobile devices, 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 dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.667:1 5:3
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	480 x 800 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	246 ppi (pixels per inch) 96 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	56.04% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.

Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture.	f/2.8
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Geographical tags Panoramic photography Touch Focus Scene Selection Mode

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

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

Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.

3.0

Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports 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 industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

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

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

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

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	1500 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	16 hours 20 minutes 16.3 h (hours) 979.8 min (minutes) 0.7 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	670 h (hours) 40200 min (minutes) 27.9 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	7 hours 30 minutes 7.5 h (hours) 450 min (minutes) 0.3 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	640 h (hours) 38400 min (minutes) 26.7 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery.	Removable

Joining the ranks of smartphones like the Orange San Diego, HTC One V, and occupying the niche between the basic and mid-range phones, the Galaxy Ace II has entered a market where you have to try to stand out from the crowd. The £160 price tag made it an attractive proposition for many.

Description of Ace II (GT-I8160)

A rounded, impressive little smartphone with an attractive 3.8" capacitive touch screen The WVGA resolution of 800 x 480 pixels is pleasing to look at, although it still fails to stand out from its competitors. The pixel density is 245 dpi. It's inferior to the 300 DPI of high-end phones from 2012, but the high-quality PLS panel makes the pixels virtually indistinguishable, delivering extremely sharp images. Samsung's PLS technology was designed to compete with the IPS panels used in the iPhone 4S and HTC One X. The viewing angles of the screen are excellent and only lose a little brightness when tilted too far in some directions. The display contrast of 843:1 with a maximum brightness of 500 cd/m2 does not match the characteristics of IPS or OLED matrices, but for a mid-price phone it is quite acceptable.

The plastic but aesthetically pleasing body features a durable design that makes the device as pleasing to the hands as it is to the eyes.

To everyone's disappointment, despite the fact that the phone was introduced and entered the market much later than the release of the Android 4.0 OS, the Korean manufacturer chose to use operating system version 2.3, the platform on which the original Galaxy Ace also worked. This obvious statement of the smartphone’s imperfections does not negate the fact that the device has received many updates that compensate for outdated software and give some advantage over models offered at higher prices.

Subsequently, the Ace II (GT-I8160) firmware, among other models, was updated by the Korean brand to Android 4.1.2. This improved the camera app, made it faster, modernized the user interface, and appeased those owners who were angry when they learned that they would never receive the update to version 4-1.

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, and increased the RAM from 278 to a much more respectable 768 MB. In addition, the smartphone is equipped with a 5-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and built-in LED flash. It also became possible to record 720p high-definition video, which made it possible to classify the phone as a middle-class model. The second VGA camera is installed on the front panel 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 volume permanent memory 32 GB via microSD card. Also offered is a standard set of wireless communications 3G, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and optionally GPS and HSDPA.

Although the smartphone's screen size has increased from 3.5 to 3.8 inches compared to the first-generation model, the smartphone is 1mm thinner, tapering down to a relatively slender 10.5mm at its widest point.

And although the model uses a plastic construction, it is a surprisingly durable and well-built device that only bends or creaks a little under great force.

No matter how pleasant the design of the Samsung GT-I8160 Galaxy Ace II may be, reviews from owners indicate that it is far from unique and shares a number of characteristics with many others. Android devices Korean company with a large rectangular home screen button dominating the front panel of the smartphone. There's nothing wrong with the similarity, and the smoothly curved edges and slim form factor that fits comfortably in your hand make it even more attractive.

One of the design features that, unfortunately, Ase II inherited is that it is fragile and flimsy. back panel. The thin component leaves the user confused when trying to remove it to access the SIM card, microSD and battery.

With the increase in size, the Samsung Galaxy Ace II (GT-I8160) mobile phone has gained weight compared to its predecessor, although only slightly. Despite the addition of 9g, which increases the weight of the smartphone to 122g, the device is comfortable to hold and not so heavy that it feels uncomfortable. This is also helped by the rounded edges and slightly textured back panel, which prevents accidental falls and slips.

The smartphone has only 3 physical controls - a home screen button, a standard power switch and a volume up and down key. While the latter two elements are located in an area susceptible to accidental pressure when holding the phone in either the right or left hand, they are stiff enough to be a concern. The microUSB port and the 3.5 mm headset jack are the only “defects” of the flawlessly smooth surface of the case.

Software

Despite all the innovative specifications, Samsung Galaxy Ace II (GT-I8160) is a standard combination of "Android 2.3" and TouchWiz 4.0 user interface. Installed on your phone software, which has proven to work on previous Galaxy models. TouchWiz is an intuitive interface with a set of functions, shortcuts and features that will attract both novice and experienced smartphone users.

Offering quick access to the most frequently used changeable settings, a widget menu occupies 1 of 7 possible home screens and allows owners to quickly enable and disable Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, synchronization, automatic brightness adjustment and screen timeout. Featuring a dual-core 800MHz processor, the Samsung GT-I8160 Galaxy Ace II's interface is said to be lag-free, and the GPU pairs well with the highly responsive 3.8" multi-touch display, delivering smooth screen transitions with little lag or stuttering. " For quick access to settings and messages in standard menu notifications provide links to the most necessary data, which helps maintain smooth operation of the smartphone. And although this feature is supported by all competitors, it never disappoints.

Phone calls

Although more and more smartphones entry level and the middle class do not give this basic function the attention it deserves, Hardware Galaxy Ace II works at the proper level. The phone's strong signal and clear sound only lacks the noise canceling function because background noise sometimes they interfere with the normal flow of conversation, drowning out the interlocutor. This is especially noticeable when the person on the other end of the line is in an area of ​​heavy traffic or strong winds.

Internet

In most cases Android applications provide excellent functionality, and the smartphone browser offers few advantages over the standard pre-installed universal browsers of the TouchWiz UI platform and interface. It's far from spectacular and has a limited set of features, none of which set it apart from its closest competitors with similar capabilities. Users can download much the best option browser from the app store Google Play Store. For example, Firefox.

When accessed over Wi-Fi, web pages load instantly, but the 3G connection makes Internet navigation a little slow, accompanied by somewhat less than smooth page loading.

Because the pre-installed browser doesn't bother formatting content to make it easier to read, the smartphone renders text and images very quickly when zoomed in, so there's no need to wait for unclear content to clear up. However, a small problem with zooming in on large areas of a web page is that scrolling or scrolling through online articles can become a bit difficult, as the interface does so at such a speed that it's easy to miss sections you need.

What makes the browser more manageable and convenient is the ability to simultaneously access 8 separate web page tabs and an efficient and easy-to-use bookmarking system, brought up by simply pressing the dedicated on-screen button next to the URL input panel. In addition, there is quick access to the most frequently visited sites. From the tab you can also view your browser history.

Camera

Exceeding all the expectations set out in the smartphone's specifications on paper, the 5-megapixel rear camera of the Samsung GT-I8160 Galaxy Ace II, according to owners, provides impressive results with autofocus, built-in LED flash and smile detection, which allow you to easily shoot in any conditions.

The shutter speed is more consistent with static panoramic shots, but the user can activate AF by simply tapping on the desired area of ​​the screen. This is a handy feature that works well, ensuring that your subject is always clearly visible. Although Samsung specifications The Galaxy Ace II (GT-I8160) does not allow macro photography (the device refuses to set the focal length too close), but the large selection of scenes outweighs this drawback. Standard list, including scenes such as “Portrait”, “Landscape”, “Night”, “Sports”, “Fireworks”, complemented by more complex modes.

While the Cartoon option produces unimpressive results, Panorama is one of the best on the market, stitching together a series of images into an impressively expansive image. For those who want more control over the photo-taking process, the Samsung Galaxy Ace II (GT-I8160) allows you to change white balance, exposure values ​​and ISO settings. Although the user is given a little leeway, adjustments are easy and don't require much fuss.

While photographing bright objects from darkness produces mixed results, the built-in 5MP sensor Samsung images The GT-I8160 Galaxy Ace II, according to owners, impresses with its indoor photography capabilities when using an LED flash.

Video

Despite the low price and not entirely revolutionary specifications, video recording on the Samsung GT-I8160 Galaxy Ace II, according to reviews from owners, is characterized by excellent speed, excellent color reproduction and big amount customizable functions. The smartphone's camera is capable of shooting 720p HD video at 30 fps and creating video content that is free of heavy pixelation, motion blur and weak audio. Further enhancing the mobile phone's video capabilities is the built-in LED flash, which can be used to illuminate dark scenes, and a selection of filters allows you to view footage in classic black and white, sepia or negative mode.

Despite strengths, the video shot with the Samsung Galaxy Ace II (GT-I8160) camera, according to customer reviews, is not without its shortcomings. Lacking the contrast and color depth of higher-end rivals, the phone produces results that suffer from large blocks of color, with content sometimes appearing more segmented than in real life.

Positioning

Last year, Samsung released a smartphone from the Galaxy line - Ace (S5830). In a short amount of time, the device became popular thanks to two simple things: firstly, the cost of the device was about 10,000 rubles, and secondly, the hardware component was sufficiently high level. The model sold like hotcakes. Interestingly, many users noted that they bought the S5830 not only because of the excellent price/quality ratio, but also because of its external resemblance to the iPhone 4. Scandals even erupted around the Ace (and not only): Apple accused the South Koreans of copying technology and design.

Few people paid attention to the fact that Samsung began selling another variation on Galaxy theme Ace – S5830i. Essentially the same device, but with a different chipset.

In 2012, Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus was released - an improved version of the “first” Ace. The difference between them turned out to be small: slightly faster processor, a little more memory and a slightly larger display diagonal. The announcement took place without “noise and dust”; in fact, its sales began in the same way. By the way, a little later they introduced the Galaxy S Advance, squeezed somewhere between the Galaxy I8150 and Galaxy i9100, which few people still remember. In general, the South Koreans, as always, exceeded the plan for the production of smartphones of the same type.

Having riveted several tasteless models, Samsung is launching the Galaxy Ace 2 I8160. From my point of view, this is a real replacement for the S5830/S5830i. The upgrade was not global, since it was necessary to maintain the notorious price-quality ratio, and also not to make the device more interesting than more expensive models.

And I think Samsung succeeded in this: at a price of about 12,000 rubles (now it can be found for 10,000 rubles), the smartphone came out albeit weak, but with a dual-core processor, enough RAM for most tasks, and a 3.8-inch display diagonal. , a high-quality screen matrix with a resolution of 480x800 pixels and excellent assembly.

Design, dimensions, control elements

Unlike the previous model, Ace 2 has more sloping edges of the body. The shape of the signature “Home” button has also changed slightly: it is now oval. The rear surface has become less prominent, a small bump has appeared in the lower part, approximately the same as on the Samsung I9000, I9100 and others, but significantly smaller. Most likely, it was made only to emphasize that it belongs to the modern Galaxy line.

The materials still used are plastic. The backing of the front panel is black, and the edging and back cover are dark blue. There is also a white option.

If we compare the dimensions of both devices, the new product is slightly thinner, wider and longer than its predecessor: 118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm versus 112.4 x 59.9 x 11.5 mm in the Galaxy Ace. The I8160 weighs 122 grams, the S5830 weighs 113 grams.

Samsung Ace 2 fits perfectly in the hand thanks to its small thickness, smooth body contours and pleasant-to-touch materials.

The assembly is not bad: nothing creaks or crunches. However, when you press on the central area of ​​the back side, the lid bends slightly and a sound similar to the “click” of a button is heard.

The protective coating of the screen could not be recognized, since some Samsung representatives talk about the absence of Gorilla Glass, others claim that it is exactly the same as on the “first” Ace. Based on my own observations, I will only note that after several weeks of active use of the device, no scratches appeared on the display. But the back surface, unfortunately, quickly became covered with small scratches and abrasions.

There is a proximity sensor on the front side of the device. Nearby is a speaker. Its volume is high, the timbre is a little bassy, ​​which is pleasant; the interlocutor can be heard clearly and intelligibly. Below the screen there are two touch keys “Back” and “Menu”. Their backlight is white, not very bright, but in the light it is basically visible. Between them is a mechanical oval Home button. It is framed by chrome-plated plastic, the pressure is soft, the stroke is small. When held for a long time, it brings up a menu with previously launched applications.

On the left side there is a thin volume rocker key, almost recessed into the body, and a little higher there is a strap fastening bow. Below is a compartment for installing a microSD memory card, covered with a plastic plug. The card is installed until it clicks. On the right is the on/off button, as well as the phone lock.

The microphone and microUSB are located on the bottom end, and on the top there is a standard 3.5 mm audio output for headphones or a headset. On the back there is a large camera eye, an LED flash and a speaker covered with a metal mesh.

To remove the cover, you need to pry it by the recess on the top end. The battery is located under the cover, and the SIM card is installed in the upper area (the battery will have to be removed).

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (left), Philips X331 and MegaFon SP-W1 (left)

Display

Samsung uses almost all possible display diagonals, and sometimes the pitch is 0.1 inches. Galaxy smartphone Ace has a diagonal of 3.5", Wave M - 3.65", Galaxy W - 3.7" and finally, Galaxy Ace 2 - 3.8" (physical size 50x83mm). Permission Samsung screen I8160 is standard for most modern smartphones - 480x800 pixels, density - 245 pixels per inch. The sensor is capacitive and handles up to 8 simultaneous touches. The sensitivity is excellent.

The matrix is ​​made using PLS-LCD technology and is capable of displaying 16 million shades of color. I must say that its quality is very good, close to IPS, for example, like the LG Optimus L7. The viewing angles are maximum (when tilted, the brightness only decreases slightly), the picture is not distorted at all, the colors are rich. The image on the screen of the Galaxy Ace 2 can even be compared with the iPhone 4. It is clear that the latter has a higher resolution, but in many respects the displays are similar.

Brightness Galaxy screen The I8160 could be a little larger, however, the matrix practically does not fade in the light, and in the sun the image behaves more or less well: you can easily read the information. The phone does not have a light sensor.

The settings include the usual set: auto-rotate, animation, screen timeout, touch button backlight time.

Below is a comparison of screens (from left to right): LG Optimus L7, LG Optimus 3D max, Samsung Galaxy S i9000 and Samsung Ace 2.

Oddly enough, but, in my opinion, best quality LG Optimus 3D max had: more natural color rendition, good clarity, high brightness (albeit a strong glow from the matrix). At various angles, the Samsung Galaxy S with a SuperAMOLED matrix performed better.

Samsung Ace 2 display from different angles

Battery

The Samsung Ace 2 uses a 1500 mAh lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery. Model EB425161LU. The manufacturer indicates the following figures: talk time - up to 980 minutes (just over 16 hours) in 2G and up to 450 minutes (7.5 hours) in 3G, standby time - up to 650 hours (about a month).

My details. If you use the phone for about 15 - 16 hours, the battery will be completely discharged provided: 20-25 minutes of calls per day, 3 hours of Wi-Fi Internet use (Twitter, mail, downloading applications and installing them), about 5 hours of mobile Internet while listening to music (a couple of hours).

More numbers:

• Only in talk mode the device works up to 7 hours
• Only when playing video (720p) at maximum volume in headphones and maximum screen brightness - just over 10 hours (!)
• Only playing music in headphones at maximum volume – about 30 hours
• Games only (using Running Fred as an example) – about 4.5 hours

Excellent energy saving results! I got approximately the same results when Samsung test Galaxy Advnce. In general, it’s no wonder: both gadgets operate on the same chipset and have the same battery capacities.

Antutu test:

It charges from USB in 2.5 hours, from the network - in the same time.

In the settings there is a special section “Energy Saving”. You have the freedom to turn this feature on or off. There are many options: turning off Wi-Fi when there is no connection to mobile internet, turning off Bluetooth and/or GPS when inactive, disabling synchronization, changing the backlight brightness level, etc. There is even an “Energy Saving Tips” item.

Communication capabilities

The smartphone works in cellular networks 2G (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G (900/2100 MHz). Speed ​​HSDPA – up to 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA – up to 5.76 Mbit/s. Available Bluetooth version 3.0 HS (PBAP, PBA, A2DP, AVRCP, GAP, HFP, HSP, OPP and others).

Present wireless connection Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz). The device can be used as an access point (Wi-Fi Hotspot), file transfer (Wi-Fi Direct) and multimedia content(DLNA). In “Settings” there is an item “Modem and access point”. Samsung connects to the computer over the air using Kies via Wi-Fi. During the entire operation, the network did not “fall”.

High-speed USB 2.0 is also used for file transfer and data synchronization. When connected to a PC, Ace II is detected as a USB flash device or USB modem.

SAR value

The phone is manufactured taking into account the utmost permissible levels exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy recommended by the EU Council. These standards prohibit the sale mobile phones, whose radiation level (called specific absorption rate, SAR) exceeds 2.0 watts per kilogram of body weight.

During testing, the maximum SAR for this model was 0.498 (Galaxy Advance - 0.543, Galaxy Ace - 0.694) watts per kilogram.

Under normal use SAR value much less, since the phone emits only the amount of RF energy needed to transmit a signal to the nearest base station. By automatically reducing your phone's radiation levels, your exposure to RF energy is reduced.

Memory and memory card

The Samsung i8160 smartphone has 768 MB (actually 555 MB and free on average about 250 MB) of RAM, sufficient for most tasks. 4 GB of Flash memory is allocated for installing applications, photos, music and videos, but only about 2 GB is available.

There is a slot for installing a microSD memory card. Its maximum capacity is 32 GB.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 has two camera modules: 5 megapixel (with autofocus) and 0.3 megapixel (front, without autofocus, for video calls). There is a single-section LED flash.

The device works well in Skype:

The quality of the photos is no better, but no worse than frames taken on Samsung Ace, Omnia W and Wonder: natural color reproduction, not a lot of color noise, even in frames taken at night. From the EXIF ​​information of the photo file, we were able to find out that the aperture number is f/2.7, the minimum shutter speed is 1/1000, and the maximum is 1/8. IN automatic mode The camera prefers to choose ISO from 50 to 200, even in the dark it “plays” with shutter speed rather than “ISO”.

Video recording is carried out in a resolution of 1280x720 pixels (720p) without automatic focusing at 30 frames per second. Good quality.

There is no separate “photo” button in the device, so the camera is activated by clicking on the corresponding icon on the screen. The camera takes pictures quickly, there is no visible delay between pressing the screen and taking the frame. But in terms of speed it is still inferior to smartphones from Sony and Sony Ericsson.

Camera interface. On the left there is an icon for switching from the main camera to the front camera and back, flash (disable, force enable and set to automatic), settings. On the right is the choice of mode (photo camera or video camera), the shutter activation button and the entrance to the gallery.

Camera settings

• Edit links
• Self-portrait. Switch to front camera
• Flash. Enable or disable
• Shooting mode. The user can choose one photo, a smile photo, a cartoon, a panorama and a motion photo.
• Subject (none, portrait, landscape, night, sports, indoors, sunset, dawn, autumn colors, text, candle, backlight)
• Exposure value (-2 to +2 in 0.5 steps)
• Focus mode. Auto focus or take photos in macro mode
• Timer (enable/disable)
• Resolution (from 640x480 to 2560x1920 pixels)
• ISO (auto, 100, 200 and 400)
• Exposure metering. These are options for setting exposure in the central part of the frame, point by point, and across the entire field of the frame.
• Automatic contrast (enable/disable)
• Blink Detection
• Net
• Image quality
• GPS. Ability to leave location data in EXIF ​​information
• Resetting all camera settings

Video camera interface. On the left there is the “Recording mode” icon (normal, limited for MMS, recording from the front camera), flash (disable, force enable and set to automatic), settings. On the right is the choice of mode (photo camera or video camera), the shutter activation button and the entrance to the gallery.

Video camera settings. It contains the following items:

• Edit links
• Backlight (enable or disable)
• Recording mode. Possibility of recording videos in the usual version, for MMS or recording video on the front camera
• Exposure value
• Timer
• Effects (none, negative, grayscale, sepia)
• Resolution (from 174x144 to 1280x720 pixels)
• White balance (automatically detect daylight, cloudy, incandescent)
• Video quality
• Net
• Memory (internal or card)
• Resetting all camcorder settings

The photo album looks normal for Android.

Video file characteristics:

• File Format: MP4
• Video codec: AVC, 12.3 Mbit/s
• Resolution: 1280 x 720, 30 fps
• Audio codec: AAC, 63 Kbps
• Channels: 1 channel, 44 KHz

Sample photos:

Panoramic photography:

Examples of photos taken with the front camera:

Performance

Samsung has equipped the Galaxy Ace 2 with the NovaThor U8500 chipset developed by ST-Ericsson. It uses dual core ARM processor Cortex-A9 with a clock frequency of 800 MHz (minimum - 200 MHz) of each core. Please note that the Galaxy Advance has clock frequency processor 1000 MHz.

Brief specification of NovaThor U8500:

• Year of manufacture: 2010
• Architecture: ARMv7
• Process technology: 45 nm
• Maximum frequency: 1.2 GHz
• Graphics accelerator: Mali-400 MP (single core)
• Memory: LP-DDR2

Peculiarities:

• Full HD 1080p recording and playback (H264 HP, VC-1, MPEG-4)
• Supports displays with high resolution(up to WXGA)
• Working with two displays
• High performance in 3D graphics
• Supports two cameras up to 20 MP
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and FM
• Built-in USB 2.0, HDMI output
• Support for various OS

This chip also powers Sony Xperia Sola, P, U, “go” and Samsung Galaxy Beam.

In practice, the device showed its best side: no glitches or slowdowns were noticed, it did not reboot or freeze. Separately, it is worth mentioning the smooth operation of the interface - it really does not “lag”. I had about the same feelings from Samsung smartphone Galaxy W. There are no problems with toys either: ShadowGun and the like go smoothly.

Below is a brief technical specification and several performance tests:

Quadrant Standard scr31 Linpack scr32 NenaMark 2 scr33 scr34 RL Benchmark scr35 scr36 scr37 Vellamo scr38 scr39 Smartbench 2012 Scr40

Navigation

The smartphone can work with both GPS and GLONASS. The speed of satellite detection amazed me: “cold” start - about 10 seconds, “hot” - 2-3 seconds. Unfortunately, indoor satellites are reluctant to be detected, so the navigator had difficulty finding only two. However, even in open space in clear weather, Ace 2 identified more than 12 satellites. Alas, during the entire time I was testing the device, I was unable to “catch” the GLONASS satellites.

Software platform and shell

Samsung i8160 runs on Google firmware Android versions 2.3.6 (i8160XXLG1). Will you get an update? this model to ICS is still unknown, but I think not.

For the OS design, Samsung used the same shell as on the Galaxy S II and other smartphones – TouchWiz version 4.0. I won’t repeat myself, I’ll tell you briefly: the main screen has 7 virtual desktops on which you can place folders, shortcuts, widgets and hot keys.

Challenges

The dialer is standard for Samsung - large and convenient. From it it is easy to get into the call log and contacts. For each subscriber you can set a phone number, email address, ringtone, mailing address and avatar. IN additional settings– note, nickname, birthday and anniversary. The call log provides information about the time of the call and its date. If you click on a phone number, a list of all calls from that contact will open.