One thing you didn't say is the 800MHz processor is Dual-Core which extremely good for a mid-range phone. The resolution has improved from the previous Galaxy Aces and Samsung have also included a front-facing camera to this model.

Processor; Resolution; Front-facing camera; Android

The Price

Doing the Galaxy Ace 2 Review, it gives an impression that this phone may be a good buy for the consumers. The phone has some convincing features whereas at the same time it also lacks some important aspects. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 Price in India has been placed at INR 18,000 approx.

3.8 inches 16M-color capacitive LED-backlit PLS TFT touchscreen of WVGA resolution (480 x 800 pixels; Scratch-resistant glass; Android OS v2.3.7 Gingerbread; planned Android 4.0 ICS update; 5 MP Autofocus camera with LED flash and geotagging; Multi Angle shot; 720p video recording @ 30fps; VGA...

Absence of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich; All plastic construction; NovaThor U8500 is the least powerful of the dual-core offerings on the market; Lack of screen and capacitive key haptics

Surprisingly at this price, there's plenty on offer from the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2. The touchscreen is a great size for surfing, texting and emailing, the five-megapixel snapper is impressive for a budget handset, and the dual-core chip handles most apps and games well.

Smooth TouchWiz UI; powerful budget chip; good-sized touch-screen; impressive five-megapixel snapper

Outdated version of Android

The massively popular mid-range Galaxy gets an update.

Decent screen; Good camera with solid macro skills; Wi-Fi Direct

Uninspired design; Outdated OS version; Autofocus can be slow

Since the launch of the original Samsung Galaxy Ace back in March 2011, the Korean tech giant has now managed to release its third version of the Galaxy Ace Android smartphone . Here is our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2.

If you're in the market for a new pay as you go blower, and have less than £200 to spend, the Ace 2 is an excellent all-rounder. It has a decent amount of power, a clear screen and audio that's easy on the ear.

Dual-core chip; Takes good photos; MicroSD card slot

Android Gingerbread not Ice Cream Sandwich; Camera is slightly laggy

Adding to its expansive collection of Galaxy-branded, Android-filled smartphones, Samsung has reignited its Galaxy Ace sub-franchise with the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 tackling the space between the collection of dedicated entry-level and mid-market handsets.

intuitive; friendly UI; impressive 5MP camera; zippy dual-core CPU; attractive; strong build

Android 2.3 not 4.0; speaker placement; Samsung Apps offering; limited browser

Removing the rear of the case to access the battery and SIM card slot is easy, but highlights just how flimsy the rear panel is. While the components inside are suitably protected, it doesn't feel reassuringly solid, although this helps keeps the chassis thin and light.

Only had ace2 for 48hrs it wont let me answer calls.manager at everything everywhere says I have a faulty thumb, its not phone fault. cust.svcs not interested, now diverting all calls to PAYG is only way of answering but stuck in 2yr contract!

The Galaxy Ace proved its worth as a popular pocket smartphone, and Samsung is hoping to prolong this success with a second version of its entry-level mobile.

A worthy successor for the Galaxy Ace; TouchWiz interface is more responsive than the previous version; Good screen; Good battery life

Camera hasn't been updated; Design copied straight from the Galaxy S3