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Samsung outs the 4" Galaxy Ace 3 with the slogan 'Enjoy the New Mobile Essentials'

By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Jun 10, 2013, 8:18 AM

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Samsung outs the 4" Galaxy Ace 3 with the slogan 'Enjoy the New Mobile Essentials'

Just as promised, Samsung today made the Galaxy Ace 3 official, leaving almost no Android secrets for its June 20th London event, as it already outed the S4 Active, too.

The slogan for the handset is "Enjoy the New Mobile Essentials," and judging from the specs, it fits right into that basic category - a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 4" 480x800 pixels display, 5 MP camera with LED flash on the back, plus a VGA camera up front, 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory plus a microSD slot.

The good news is the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with Samsung’s own TouchWiz interface and apps suite on top. Cellular connectivity will be covered with either HSPA+ or LTE models, depending on market. Other radios include WiFi b/g/n (2.4GHz) with WiFi Direct support, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS and GLONASS are included, as well as a suite of sensors, though nothing fancy like a hygrometer. Pretty entry-level handset of which we are sure Samsung will sell boatloads, what do you think?

Enjoy the New Mobile Essentials with Samsung GALAXY Ace 3

June 10, 2013

SEOUL, Korea - June 10, 2013 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in mobile technology and digital solutions, today announced a new addition to the popular GALAXY family with the Samsung GALAXY Ace 3, a smartphone that synthesizes a multitude of smart features to produce an enriched user experience suitable for everyday life.

Building on the success of the previous GALAXY Ace series, the GALAXY Ace 3 brings users powerful performance with a dual core processor built to perform data-intensive tasks faster and more efficiently than its predecessor. Powered by Android™ Jellybean 4.2, users will enjoy the larger 4.0 inch display for a brilliant viewing experience while playing games, watching movies, and enjoying the device’s many smart features. The 5-megapixel camera is equipped with multiple features, including Sound & Shot, Best Photo, and Buddy Photo Share to fuel users’ creativity and to allow easy sharing amongst friends.

To provide a more intuitive user experience, the GALAXY Ace 3 comes equipped with several smart features, providing innovative tools that continue to make the GALAXY series successful in the market.

• ‘S Translator’: Gives instantaneous translations at any time

• ‘S Travel’: Provides guides and travel information for your next trip

• ‘Smart Stay’: Recognizes when a user is looking at the phone, and saves battery life when a user looks away by

dimming the screen and powering down using advanced facial recognition

• ‘S Voice’: Offers voice command functionality

• ‘Easy Mode’: Brings a simple and intuitive homescreen mode for streamlined access to your top functions

Depending on the market, the GALAXY Ace will be available in two different versions – 3G or LTE.

Note to Editors:

Samsung GALAXY Ace 3 (3G Version) Product Specifications

Network	3G: HSDPA 14.4Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps 900/2100 MHz 2G: EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Processor	1GHz Dual Core processor
Display	4-inch WVGA (480 x 800) TFT LCD
OS	Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Camera	Main(Rear): 5-megapixel camera with LED Flash Sub (Front): VGA camera Sound & Shot, Best Shot, Best Photo
Video	Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, WMV7/8, VP8, Sorenson Spark Playback & Recording: 720p HD (1280 x 720) @30fps
Audio	Codec: MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC＋, eAAC＋, WMA, FLAC, AMR-NB/WB 3.5mm Ear Jack Music Player with Sound Alive
Services & Additional Features	Dual SIM (Optional)
	Samsung Apps
	Samsung Hub - Game Hub
	Samsung Kies Samsung Kies Air (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)
	Samsung ChatON mobile communication service
	S Translator, S Travel, Smart Stay, S Voice, Easy Mode
Google Mobile Services	Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Play, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Places, Google Navigation (Turn-by-turn Navigation)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Direct BT 4.0, USB 2.0
Sensor	Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Proximity
Memory	4GB Internal memory (^＊User memory approximately 1.77GB) ＋ microSD slot (up to 64GB), 1GB RAM ＊User memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files. User memory may differ by region, carrier, and supporting language, and may change after software upgrade.
GPS	A-GPS / GLONASS
Dimension	121.2 x 62.7 x 9.8 mm, 115 g
Battery	Standard battery, Li-ion 1,500mAh

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.