Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4", 800 x 480
Main Camera
5 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Storage
8 GB
RAM
1 GB
Processor
Broadcom
Battery
1800 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 121.2 mm Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Width 62.7 mm Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Depth 10 mm Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Weight 120 g Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black metallic | Black | Pure white | Metallic black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.46 W/kg (body), 0.33 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM

The Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 has dimensions 121.2 mm × 62.7 mm × 10 mm. Its weight is 120 g.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 4" Worse than 65 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 800 x 480 pixels Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 4" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 is 800 x 480 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Processor Type (CPU) Broadcom
Processor Number BCM21664
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Dual-core Worse than 90 % of phones rated.

Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 is supplied with Broadcom. The number of processor cores is 2. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 is 1.2 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
RAM 1 GB Worse than 61 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 8 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 is equipped with 1 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 4x Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Camera Modes Sound & Shot
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (720p)
Camera Features (Functions) Best photo function, Buddy photo share
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 5 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 4x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1800 mAh Worse than 58 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 430 hours Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 600 minutes Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 600 min
Standby: up to 430 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 is 1800 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

The standby time for this phone is 430 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 will last one charge with constant phone calls 600 minutes.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
User Interface Samsung TouchWiz
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 supports 4G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean).

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, DIP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 4.0 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Smart stay, Easy Mode
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Included Accessories Power adapter

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