Last week we highlighted the new iPhone Air 6, but this week we are going to cover the new line of Samsung’s affordable phones. The Samsung Galaxy phones are in constant competition with Apple’s iPhones. Similar to Apple, Samsung has come up with their own line of cost effective phones.
On June 30, 2014, Samsung showcased a new line of four low-cost phones. Each phone will be built with the latest version of Android as well a simplified version of Samsung’s TouchWhiz interface. This is great news for “Galaxy phone lovers” because now they can get the same feeling of the Galaxy S5 – but with a much lower price tag.
So how are these four phones different from each other? Let’s compare the key specs.
1. Galaxy Core II. Takes first place with the most impressive specs.
- 4.5-inch display (close in size to the Galaxy S5 5.1-inch display)
- Quad-core 1.2 GHz processor (slightly less than the Galaxy S5 which has a 2.5 GHz quad-core processor)
- 5 MP rear-facing camera with LED flash, VGA front camera (smaller MP compared to S5 which has 16 MP camera)
- 768MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage w/microSD
- WiFi N, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS w/GLONASS
- 2,000mAH battery
2. Galaxy Ace 4. This phone takes second place and will come in LTE and 3G varieties
LTE Version:
- Dual-core 1.2 GHz processor
- 4-inch display
- 5MP camera w/flash, VGA front
- Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi N, aGPS w/GLONASS
- Android 4.4 with simplified TouchWiz
- 1 GB of RAM
- 1,800mAh battery
3G Version:
- Smaller 1.0 GHz dual-core processor
- 4-inch display
- 5MP camera w/flash, VGA front
- Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi N, aGPS w/GLONASS
- Android 4.4 with simplified TouchWiz
- 512 MB for 3G
- 1,500mAh battery
3. Galaxy Star 2. Coming in at third place this phone is towards the bottom of the totem pole.
- 1.0 GHz processor
- 3.5-inch HVGA display
- 3 MP camera
- WiFi N, Bluetooth 4.0, aGPS w/GLONASS
- 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage w/microSD
- Android 4.4 with simplified TouchWiz
- 1,300mAh battery
4. Galaxy Young 2. This phone ranks fourth as the least impressive. It is perfect as a starter phone for children or someone who is seeking a phone that has a sleek look, without all the pizazz.
- 1.0 GHz processor
- 3.5-inch display
- 2 MP camera
- 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage w/microSD
- Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi N
- Android 4.4 with simplified TouchWiz
- 1,200mAh battery
The new Galaxy Core II, Galaxy Ace 4, Galaxy Young 2, and Galaxy Star 2 (from left to right)
Image: Mashable Composite. Mashable, Samsung
Samsung has not yet released pricing details for the new line of phones or where the phones will be available. However, given that these phones have “low-end specs and [an] emphasis on affordability, it’s possible some or all of the new phones will be targeted at markets outside of the U.S.”
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This is Samsung’s second attempt to maintain a competitive edge over other phones available in the market. They first came out with the Samsung Z, which is also a cheaper phone and is set to be released in Russia by the end of the year. These four new phones are nothing to write home about. However, their price tag is probably what will make them appealing to consumers. In a mobile world where phones can cost up to $400+ these phones are definitely worth keeping in your consideration set, especially if you are looking for something more practical.
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Source 1: Mashable.com
Source 2: Phandroid.com