Samsung has just announced four new handsets that cater to
the mid-range and entry-level markets. The new devices are simply updates to
the Korean tech giant’s earlier generations of Galaxy smartphones.
The first handset is the fourth generation Galaxy Ace, which
features a 4.5-inch display, 1GHz dual-core processor (up to 1.2GHz for the LTE
version) and Android 4.4 KitKat with TouchWiz Samsung has just announced four new handsets that cater to
the mid-range and entry-level markets. The new devices are simply updates to
the Korean tech giant’s earlier generations of Galaxy smartphones.
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| Galaxy Ace 4 |
The first handset is the fourth generation Galaxy Ace, which
features a 4.5-inch display, 1GHz dual-core processor (up to 1.2GHz for the LTE
version) and Android 4.4 KitKat with TouchWiz Essence interface – a simplified
version of the full TouchWiz experience.
Samsung hasn’t revealed the complete specs of the Galaxy Ace
4, but we’re expecting the typical entry-level to mid-range features like 512MB
of RAM (up to 1GB for LTE version), 5MP rear camera and 4GB built-in storage as
standard affair.
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| Galaxy Core II |
Then there’s also the Galaxy Core II – a 4.5-inch mid-ranger
that packs a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 768MB of RAM, 4GB of expandable
storage, a 5MP rear snapper with LED flash, a VGA front-facing camera and a
2000mAh battery.
Also on Samsung’s plate today are two new models designed
for the youth – the Galaxy Young 2 and the Galaxy Star 2. Both models feature a
3.5 HVGA display, a 1GHz single-core processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal
storage that can be expanded using a microSD card and 3G connectivity.
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| Galaxy Young 2 |
Both phones will have the usual set of connectivity features
including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and an FM radio. Samsung is also adding an extra
SIM slot for those who are managing two phone numbers.
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| Galaxy Star 2 |
July 2, 2014 Update:
Pricing information about three of the four phones have been announced. The Galaxy Ace 4 will have a price tag of around $300, while the Galaxy Core II and Galaxy Young 2 will be offered for $244 and $135 respectively.
