Introduction:
Design:
Molded in the tried and true chubby plastic traditions of Samsung, the Ace 3 hasn't gotten much prettier in its third iteration than the previous two. We have the LTE version of the phone for review, which is slightly thicker and heavier than the 9.8mm 3G version.
The typical soapy shape with tapered sides and metal-like rim around the front panel do look decent, though, and the dark blue patterned plastic on the back is a nice change from Samsung's glossy black covers of yesteryear.
Great features plus 4G connectivity
Main Features:
Samsung's lower midrange champion, the Galaxy Ace line, got a third generation entrant this year with the aptly named Galaxy Ace 3. It is not a huge upgrade over its predecessor, however, as is the habit with Samsung's annual updates, and the phone mainly got a 0.2" screen bump and a tad faster processor.
Another ace up its sleeve, pun not intended, is that the Ace 3 runs the newest Android 4.2 and is splattered with the newest TouchWiz Nature UX interface from Samsung. Is this enough to warrant your upgrade, or make you choose it before the sea of Android midrangers out there? Read on to find out...
Another ace up its sleeve, pun not intended, is that the Ace 3 runs the newest Android 4.2 and is splattered with the newest TouchWiz Nature UX interface from Samsung. Is this enough to warrant your upgrade, or make you choose it before the sea of Android midrangers out there? Read on to find out...
Design:
Molded in the tried and true chubby plastic traditions of Samsung, the Ace 3 hasn't gotten much prettier in its third iteration than the previous two. We have the LTE version of the phone for review, which is slightly thicker and heavier than the 9.8mm 3G version.
The typical soapy shape with tapered sides and metal-like rim around the front panel do look decent, though, and the dark blue patterned plastic on the back is a nice change from Samsung's glossy black covers of yesteryear.
The phone has become slightly taller compared to the Ace 2, to accommodate the larger screen, but the side bezel has shrunk and the width has been kept almost identical, so the phone is very easy to hold and operate with one hand as well.
| Display | ||
We get a 4” LCD screen with the Galaxy Ace 3, which sports 480x800 pixels of resolution, ringing in a decent for this class 233ppi pixel density. The screen sports good color representation and very nice viewing angles.
The panel's brightness is not very high, and its reflectivity is about average, meaning that outside under direct sunlight you'll have trouble telling what's going on, even at maximum luminance.
The panel's brightness is not very high, and its reflectivity is about average, meaning that outside under direct sunlight you'll have trouble telling what's going on, even at maximum luminance.
Great features plus 4G connectivity
4 inches TFT screen with 480 x 800 pixels resolution and 16M colour depth | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean | 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor with 1GB RAM and Broadcom VIdeocore IV GPU | 8GB internal memory, expandable to 64GB | 5MP of rear camera with autofocus and flash, VGA front camera | 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS (with A-GPS) and GLONASS, NFC, microUSB connectivity | 1800mAh Li-ion battery
Design and Configuration
Designed like some of the higher-end Samsung Galaxy smartphones, the Ace 3 LTE comes with 4 inches of TFT display with 480 x 800 pixels resolution and 16M colour depth to provide a pleasurable viewing experience. Beneath the hood is a good 1.2GHz Dual Core processor which uses the 1GB RAM provided for it to deliver crisp performance. Heavier graphics needs, like gaming, are catered to by the Broadcom VIdeocore IV GPU. This system runs the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, which is the latest widely accepted industry standard.
Camera and Storage
Samsung gives the Ace 3 a 5MP rear camera with autofocus and flash, making it capable of clicking decent pictures, and recording HD video at 30fps. A front VGA camera is provided for Skype and video calling. On the storage front, the Ace scores impressively with 8GB internal memory and expandability upto 64GB with microSD card.
Connectivity and Battery
The Ace 3 LTE naturally features the 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology, which allows for data speeds of upto 150 Mb/s download and 50Mb/s upload. NFC technology is also supported on this LTE handset. Other connectivity features include Bluetooth, GPS (with A-GPS) and GLONASS, WiFi and microUSB connectivity. This phone runs on a decent 1800mAh Li-ion battery.
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 LTE Reviews
- Premium Galaxy design
- Good processor with high RAM
- Great internal storage and expandability
- 4G and NFC
- Average camera, both in front and rear
Verdict: Following the Ace and Ace 2, Samsung's Ace 3 tries to do things a little differently, bringing a 4G LTE model with advanced connectivity features. The configuration itself, be it the processor, RAM or internal memory is good, and barring the camera, the Galaxy Ace 3 can be considered a worthy addition to the Galaxy stable of Samsung phones. We would have liked however to see a better camera, since the Ace itself had a 5MP camera, but it is not something that takes away much from this great handset. With features like these, it can be expected to provide good competition in its price range.
| General Information | |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy Ace 3 LTE |
| Weight | 119.5 G |
| Form Factor | Candybar |
| Dimensions | 121.2x62.7x10.00 MM |
| Operating Frequency | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / LTE 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2600 MHz |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Display Details | |
| Display Color | 4 Inch, 480x800, TFT, 16M Colors |
| Display Size | Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 LTE has a display size of 480 x 800 px |
| Display Features | Multi Touch Screen |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Camera | |
| Camera | Yes, Primary: 5 megapixels, LED Flash, Secondary: 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480 Pixels) |
| Camera Res. | 2592 x 1944 Pixels |
| Zoom | Yes, Digital Zoom |
| Video | Yes |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 |
| Video Player | Yes, Video Formats: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, Video Streaming |
| Camera Features | Auto focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Image Viewer |
| Software | |
| Games | Yes |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 1.0 |
| Browser | Yes, HTML5 |
| Operating System | Android, v4.2, Jelly Bean |
| Memory | |
| Internal Memory | Yes, Internal Memory: 8 GB, 1 GB RAM |
| External Memory | Yes, Up to 64 GB |
| Memory Slot | Yes, microSD Card |
| Message | |
| SMS | Yes, Threaded View, Predictive Text Input |
| MMS | Yes |
| Yes, IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push E-mail | |
| Instant Messaging | Yes, Google Talk, ChatON |
| Social Networking Services | Facebook, Twitter, Picasa, YouTube (upload), Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail |
| Music | |
| Ring Tone | Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration |
| FM | Yes, Stereo FM, RDS |
| Music | Yes, Music Formats: MP3, AAC+, FLAC, WAV, OGG, AMR, Loudspeaker, 3.5mm, Audio Streaming |
| Speaker | Yes |
| Data | |
| GPRS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v3.0, EDR, A2DP |
| Wirless Protocol | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, Mobile Hotspot |
| Port | Yes, USB Port, USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB |
| Edge | Yes |
| 3G | Yes, LTE, Cat4 50 Mbit/s 150 Mbit/s, HSDPA, 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, 5.76 Mbit/s |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass |
| CPU | Dual core 1200 MHz |
| Salespack | Handset, Battery, Charger, Earphone, USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card |
| Other Facilities | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator |
| Others |
Connectivity :
Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Colours:
Black
Additional Features :
Haptic feedback, Voice Memo, Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Connectivity :
Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Colours:
Black
Special Features :
Haptic feedback, Voice Memo, Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
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