The timeless Galaxy Ace brand returns again this year, with Samsung revealing the Galaxy Ace Style today. It’s a budget option, teaming a 4-inch display with 512MB of RAM and a 1.2GHz dual-core chipset. 4GB of onboard storage space, a 5MP main camera, VGA front-cam and a 1,500mAh battery are the rest of the things you need to be aware of.
And there’s an SD card slot and FM radio. Don’t say we don’t list all of the things like we used to back in the day. Here it is:
Samsung says UK availability will be “confirmed in due course” whatever that may mean. Probably means the Ace Style is coming, but a bit later than the April launch date some other regions can expect. Here are the words an’ tings:
SAMSUNG LAUNCHES THE GALAXY ACE STYLE
Fun, expressive and easy-to-use smartphone designed for the social user8 April 2014, London, UK – Samsung UK today announced the availability of the Galaxy Ace Style, a new streamlined, easy-to-use smartphone designed to support and power young social people. The Galaxy Ace Style has a fun, unique design with an enhanced camera and advanced features for superior performance.
The Galaxy Ace Style features a unique look and a light, simplified user experience powered by Google’s Android 4.4 KitKat operating system, making it ideal for young, expressive types. Optimised for performance, the new Galaxy Ace Style also features a 1.2GHz dual core processor for seamless multi-tasking and fast app activation time. It has a 4-inch touchscreen display, 4GB of internal memory and features Samsung’s intuitive touch-user interface, TouchWiz 2014.
Samsung Galaxy Ace Style also comes with a powerful, 5-megapixel camera, offering advanced autofocus and VGA for stunning pictures that are instantly shareable. The One Camera Preview feature provides easy access for both video recording and picture. The Galaxy Ace style also comes preloaded with ChatON, so you can quickly and easily share pictures, icons and talk with friends.
The new Samsung Galaxy Ace Style will be available globally in Cream White and Dark Gray from April. UK availability will be confirmed in due course.
Galaxy Ace Style Product Specifications:
Display
4.0” WVGA TFTChipset
Dual Core 1.2GHzBearer
HSPA+ 21/5.76 900/2100
EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900Memory*
512MB(RAM) + 4GB(Internal Memory)
microSD(upto64GB)
* Memory options may be varied by product model or available regionsCamera / Flash
5MP + VGAConnectors
MicroUSB, USB 2.0, 3.5mm earjackWireless Connect.
BT 4.0, WiFib/g/n, NFC(UICC)GPS
AGPS + GLONASSDimension
121.2 x 62.7 x 10.65mmBattery capacity
1500 mAhOS / Upgrade
Android v4.4(KitKat)Messaging & SNS
ChatON, Google+LBS
Google Maps (Turn-by-turn Navi.)Other Services & Applications
Samsung Apps, S Planner
FM RadioAudio
MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/AMR/WB-AMR/MIDI/SP-MIDI/OGG/FLACVideo
MPEG4, H.263, H.264
Recording/ Playback : 720p@30fps