Samsung expands Galaxy line with four new entry-level models

2014/06/30By Jerome Skalnik

Samsung expanded its Galaxy line today with four new entry-level models aimed at “offering powerful performance, intelligent features, and refined designs for an exceptional smartphone experience at an affordable price.”

The most powerful of the four is the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 but it does not come with LTE connectivity. Only the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 comes with LTE, suggesting it may be the only one that will make it to North America. The other two models, the Samsung Galaxy Young 2 and Galaxy Star 2, are even more basic devices.

We’ll let the specifications for each do the talking.

Samsung Galaxy Core II

Processor: 1.2GHz quad-core
Operating system: Google Android 4.4 KitKat
Cellular connectivity: HSPA+ 21Mbps
Other connectivity: GPS/GLONASS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Display: 4.5-inch WVGA (480×800) TFT
RAM: 768MB
Internal storage: 4GB
External storage: MicroSD cards up to 64GB
Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF with LED flash
Front-facing camera: VGA
Sensors: Accelerometer
Battery: 2,000mAh
Dimensions: 130.3 × 68 × 9.8 millimeters
Weight: 138 grams
Colours: White, Black
Other: Dual-SIM support

Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 (LTE model)

Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core
Operating system: Google Android 4.4 KitKat
Cellular connectivity: LTE/HSPA+ 42Mbps/EDGE/GPRS
Other connectivity: GPS/GLONASS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Display: 4.0-inch WVGA (480×800) TFT
RAM: 1GB (LTE)
Internal storage: 4GB
External storage: MicroSD cards up to 64GB
Rear-facing camera: 5MP with flash
Front-facing camera: VGA
Sensors: Accelerometer
Battery: 1,800mAh
Dimensions: 121.4 × 62.9 × 11.0 millimeters
Weight: 130.3 grams
Colours: Iris Charcoal, Classic White

Samsung is also offering a 3G variant of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4. It is identical to the LTE model except for the following:

Processor: 1.0GHz dual-core
Cellular connectivity: HSPA+ 21Mbps/EDGE/GPRS
RAM: 512MB
Battery: 1,500mAh
Dimensions: 121.4 × 62.9 × 10.8 millimeters
Weight: 123.8 grams
Colours: Iris Charcoal, Classic White

Samsung Galaxy Young 2

Processor: 1.0GHz single-core
Operating system: Google Android 4.4 KitKat
Cellular connectivity: HSPA+ 21Mbps/EDGE/GPRS
Other connectivity: A-GPS/GLONASS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Display: 3.5-inch HVGA (320×480)
RAM: 512MB
Internal storage: 4GB
External storage: MicroSD cards up to 32GB
Rear-facing camera: 3MP FF
Front-facing camera: None
Sensors: Accelerometer
Battery: 1,300mAh
Dimensions: 109.8 × 59.9 × 11.8 millimeters
Weight: 108 grams
Colours: Iris Charcoal, White

Samsung Galaxy Star 2

Processor: 1.0Ghz single-core SC6815A
Operating system: Google Android 4.4 KitKat
Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM
Other connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Display: 3.5-inch HVGA (320×480)
RAM: 512MB
Internal storage: 4GB
External storage: MicroSD cards up to 32GB
Rear-facing camera: 2MP FF
Front-facing camera: None
Sensors: Accelerometer
Battery: 1,300mAh
Dimensions: 109.8 × 59.9 × 11.8 millimeters
Weight: 107.6 grams
Colours: Iris Charcoal, White

Samsung did not provide specific availability and pricing details today.

Source : Samsung Tomorrow

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