It is already a reality in the market Samsung Galaxy Ace Style LTE, a device that becomes an option in the entry range and that has as one of its great novelties that its 4,3-inch screen, which offers a resolution of 800 x 480, is AMOLED type and therefore higher quality than the previous version.
The phone is a model that comes to be an option of Adjusted Price, will be around 190 euros (and it can be obtained in black and white) and, in this way, that it is positioned as a purchase option in the free market and, also, as part of the operators' offers for new users. That is, it should not be excessively demanded.
Regarding the options that are included in this Samsung Galaxy Ace Style LTE, it should be noted that the model includes all types of connectivity (including NFC) and there is no Dual SIM version at the moment. However, as its name suggests, the support for LTE networks (4G) is insured.
Regarding the processor, this model integrates one of quad core 1,2 GHz which, together with the “giga” of RAM it includes, ensures proper operation with all types of applications, but without standing out for the performance it offers. As for internal storage, this reaches 4 GB, and it can be expanded by using microSD cards of up to 64 GB.
Other features that are starting on the Samsung Galaxy Ace Style LTE, which replaces version without LTE connectivity, is that your rear camera is 5 megapixels (1,3 Mpx rear) and that the battery has a charge of 1.900 mAh, which on paper can be enough to offer good autonomy since neither the screen nor the SoC are demanding (the company reports that this is 11 hours speaking with 3G coverage).
The first European country where the Samsung Galaxy Ace Style LTE is on sale is Germany, gradually reaching other regions, including Spain. A couple of final details: phone weight is 126 grams and the operating system is 4.4 Android KitKat.
Source: Samsung.
Design, dimensions and Super AMOLED display
The compact chassis makes it easy to use with one hand: 65,8 x 128,9 x 9,1 mm y 126 g. Is available in white y Grey . The screen is Super AMOLED de 4,3 inches and resolution 800 x 480 pixels, with an aspect ratio of 5:3 and a density close to 217 dpi. The panel is capacitive multitouch and occupies approximately 62% of the front, enough to offer clear content with good contrast typical of this technology.
Hardware and performance
Integrates the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) manufactured in 28 nm, a 64-bit SoC with CPU 4x ARM Cortex‑A53 at 1,2 GHz and GPU Adreno 306 around 400 MHz. The memory is 1 GB LPDDR2/LPDDR3 (single channel at ~533 MHz), enough to run essential apps, web browsing, and social media without much fuss. Storage is 4 GB (depending on the market, there may be an 8 GB variant), expandable through microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC up to 64GB, ideal for photos, music and videos.
Cameras and multimedia
The rear camera is 5 MP (2592 x 1944) autofocus, LED flash, and functions such as continuous shooting, digital zoom, digital stabilization, geotagging, panorama, touch to focus, face detection, white balance and ISO settings, timer, scene selection and macro mode. Record 720p HD video at 30 fpsThe front is made of 1,3 SM with video capture VGA, useful for video calls.
In sound and video it supports a wide list of codecs: AAC audio, AMR‑NB/WB, FLAC, M4A, MIDI, MP3, OGG, and WAV; and video MP4, 3GPP/3GPP2, MKV and WebM. Incorporates speaker, earphone and FM radio with RDS and recording.
Connectivity and networks
Compatible with LTE Cat 4 to 150 / 50 Mbps and bands common in Europe (1, 3, 7, 8, 20), in addition to UMTS 850/900/2100 y GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900. Dispose of Micro‑SIM (one slot). On local connections, it offers Wi‑Fi b/g/n at 2,4 GHz with Wi ‑ Fi Direct and hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, MAP, OPP, PAN and PBAP profiles, NFC, GPS A‑GPS y GLONASS, MicroUSB 2.0 load and mass storage, and connector jack 3,5 mm. Does not include infrared.
Battery and autonomy
Build a battery removable de 1.900 mAh (Li‑ion). The marking indicates up to 11h conversation time in 3G and 285h in standby, figures consistent with its moderate screen and the contained consumption of the Snapdragon 410. The ability to replace the battery provides flexibility for intensive users.
Software, interface and browser
It works with 4.4.4 Android KitKat and the cape TouchWiz Essence UI, with HTML/HTML5 and CSS3 support in the browser. Includes Google utilities (Gmail, YouTube, Maps, etc.), photo and video editor, document viewer and options for customization such as MP3/WAV ringtones and backgrounds. The experience is focused on the simplicity already efficient consumption.
Safety and SAR exposure
Declared SAR values: in the European Union, 0,635 W / kg (head) and 0,67 W / kg (body), and in the United States, 1,447 W / kg (head) and 1,384 W / kg (body), within regulatory limits.
The Galaxy Ace Style LTE combines AMOLED, 4G Cat 4, removable battery and a compact format with balanced specifications for everyday tasks, adding valuable details such as NFC, FM radio and microSD expansion that are not always found in its segment.
