New Samsung Phones

Samsung is currently in the thick of things in Mobile world with 4 launches in June 2014, all in quick succession. May be the balance sheets are prompting such hasty maneuvers, but Samsung has this habit since long time. Anyway, all the more better for consumers.

The recent launches/announcements are Galaxy Ace 4, Galaxy Core II, Galaxy Young 2 and Galaxy Star 2. As the case was previously, all this phones replace their predecessors at the lower end of price bracket, assuming Galaxy Core II tops them all.

All the phones are expected to be available in couple of months and as such, prices are not yet available. But knowing Samsung, we can make a fair guess. Below if the spec sheets for all four with expected price.

Models

Galaxy Core II

Galaxy Ace 4 (Announced)

Galaxy Young 2

Galaxy Star 2

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Processor Quad-core 1.2 GHz Dual-core 1.0 GHz Single Core 1 GHz Single Core 1 GHz
RAM 768 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB
Internal Memory 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Expendable Memory Micro SD upto 64 GB Micro SD upto 64 GB microSD, up to 32 GB microSD, up to 32 GB
Android OS 4.4.2 KitKat 4.4.2 KitKat 4.4.2 KitKat 4.4.2 KitKat
Single/Dual SIM Dual SIM Single SIM Dual SIM Dual SIM
Network Mode GSM/GSM GSM GSM/GSM GSM/GSM
Screen Size 4.5”, TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors 4”, TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors 3.5”, TFT capacitive touchscreen 3.5”, TFT capacitive touchscreen
Screen Resolution 480 X 800 480 X 800 320 x 480 320 x 480
Connectivity HSDPA 21 MBPS, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro USB 2.0 HSDPA 21 MBPS, Wifi, Wifi Direct, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro USB 2.0 HSDPA 21 MBPS, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro USB 2.0 EDGE, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro USB 2.0 (No 3G)
Primary Camera 5 MP, 2592 х 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, 480p video 5 MP, 2592 х 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, 720 pixel video 3.15 MP, 2048 x 1536 pixels, VGA Video 2 MP, 1600 x 1200 pixels, VGA Video
Secondary Camera VGA VGA No No
Battery 2000 mAh 1500 mAh 1300 mAh 1300 mAh
Expected Price Rs. 16000 Rs. 14000 Rs. 9000 Rs. 5000

With 1 GHz processors, the Young 2 and Star 2 may just about satisfy the needs. It’s a shame that Core II doesn’t get 1 GB RAM. Similary and upgrade to 768 MB for Ace 4 would have done wonders. But samsung does have other phones in that bracket and this is more of a marketing strategy. Ace 4 has just been announced and could still undergo minor changes. The noticable change in Ace 4 will be the TouchWiz Essence interface which is said to be simplified.

It remains to be seen what pricing samsung decides for these devices in India.

Specifications and news source GSMARENA

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