The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is very much a sequel to the original Ace, and is doesn't just stop at the name. The guys at Samsung have obviously taken a note from the previous success of the original in terms of the design, only adding a little more curve to it, making it more rounded.
It does have a more solid a feel than it's predecessor. However, as with most Samsung's, it still feel a little tacky, a bit flimsy and a bit cheap, but the weight and build quality feels about right for a phone that will likely land in the £200-£300 category SIM free.
I think one of the largest letdowns about the new Galaxy Ace 2 is its lack of Ice Cream Sandwich, despite having a dual core 800MHz processor, you'd have thought it being more than up to the job of becoming the baseline model for the new version of Android, and with no current rumours coming from Samsung as to whether the new OS will be emerging on the handset, this could be the end before it begins. That said... the market the new Galaxy Ace 2 is aimed at, quite possibly won't care what version of Android its running.
I think the biggest let down of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is its processing power... it's not what you expect for what could have been the leader of this category of phone. Jumping from app to app, opening trays and using apps isn't as smooth as you would expect (or hope). Which is a surprise considering the 800MHz Dual core should be more than capable of the task.
The camera hasn't changed either. Still 5MP and still with a single LED flash. Again, the speed of the processor lets it down again, with the shutter speed seeming somewhat delayed, meaning you could quite possibly miss that perfect shot you were trying to capture.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is definitely a step in the right direction for a handset in this category – it's, faster, smoother and has slightly improved build quality.
However, I can't help but feel it could have been so much better.
BUT... I use a HTC One X, so maybe, just maybe... I'm setting my benchmark a little high.
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is now available on Three on a variety of tariffs.
I am thinking of buying a htc one V,my requirements are moderately heavy games, apps and not too much multitasking..
ReplyDeletesince both the One V and Ace 2 have similar price, what phone would you recommend?
Thanks n advance:)
On paper, (and as much as I hate to say) I would have to say the Galaxy.
ReplyDeleteComparing the 2 together there isn't a great deal in it, however the HTC comes with Android ICS and Sense 4, which I think could drain the CPU considerably.
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=4575&idPhone2=4559
I suppose it comes down to personal preference, which I think mine would be the HTC.
Have you considered something with a little more power, such as the HTC One X. Although I hardly use mine for Gaming, when I do, it really packs a punch.
Happy hunting