The Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 is the latest smartphone from the Galaxy Ace line and a successor of the Galaxy Ace 3. The Galaxy Ace 4 being a Samsung entry-level device implies that you shouldn’t expect anything that fancy from it.
It also comes as a disappointment that the Galaxy Ace 4 is more of a downgrade from the Galaxy Ace 3. However, there are some fine aspects about the device that makes it worth a second look.
Here is what the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 has to offer.
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Technical Specifications
Display
Display Size: 4.0 inches
Display Type: TFT capacitive touchscreen
Screen Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 233 ppi
Screen Protection: None
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 has the same exact display as the Galaxy Ace 3. You would have maybe thought the Galaxy Ace 4 would feature a slightly bigger display or even a gorilla glass layer but Samsung thought otherwise.
Design
Frame Dimensions: 121.4 x 62.9 x 10.8 mm
Weight: 123.8 g
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 is slightly bigger than the Galaxy Ace 3. It is additionally, about 1 mm thicker than its predecessor is. The design concept is pretty much the same, but the Galaxy Ace 4 has less rounded corners.
One of the features that is consciously missing from the device is a proximity sensor. A proximity sensor is the feature that ‘tells’ your device to turn the screen off when you pick up a call.
This means that you have to double-tap the display in order to activate the screen during calls.
Performance
Operating System: Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
CPU: Dual-core 1.0 GHz
RAM: 512 MB
Internal Memory: 4 GB
Micro SD: MicroSD, up to 64 GB
The Galaxy Ace 4 sports a Dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU at a time when a Quad-core CPU is the unofficial standard for devices in its price group.
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 runs Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat) out of the box, which is an awesome thing. The Ace 4 is in fact one of the cheapest Samsung devices that runs Android KitKat.
Samsung entry level devices hardly receive firmware updates and the Galaxy Ace 4 could be the most affordable option for buyers seeking the Samsung Kitkat experience.
Camera
Rear Camera: 5 MP
Secondary Camera: VGA
LED Flash: Yes
Just the basics, nothing to talk about.
Battery and Extras
Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 1500 mAh
A 1500 mAh is just what you will find on the Galaxy Ace 3.
Tech Trends Diary Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 is basically the Galaxy Ace 3 running Android v4.4.2 (KitKat). The Ace 4 is a device perfect for those seeking the Android KitKat experience while on a budget.
Why you should buy the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4
Affordable
Runs Android KitKat
Great Design
Great Camera
Cons of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4
Weak CPU
Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 Rivals
Rivals of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 include the Galaxy S3 Lite and the Tecno H6.
Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 Price in Kenya
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 has a suggested retail price of Ksh 13,500 in Kenya.
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