Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
#8639
Samsung Galaxy Core Plus
#8636Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Samsung Galaxy Core Plus
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.352.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 features a 3.8-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Galaxy Core Plus has a larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~217 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Ace 2 is equipped with a dual-core 800 MHz CPU, whereas the Core Plus offers a faster dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, both with 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Ace 2 has a 1500 mAh battery, while the Core Plus has a slightly larger 1800 mAh battery, providing potentially better longevity.
- Regarding software, the Ace 2 runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) upgradable to 4.1.2, while the Core Plus comes with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Samsung Galaxy Core Plus
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
Available as Samsung Galaxy Ace II X S7560M for Bell Canada
Versions:Samsung Galaxy Core Plus G3500Samsung Galaxy Trend 3 G3502 with dual-SIM card slots for China
Display
Size
3.8"
4.3"
Type
PLS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
NovaThor U8500
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 800 MHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
129.7 x 66 x 9.5 mm (5.11 x 2.60 x 0.37 in)
Weight
122 g
132.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, La Fleur
White, Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes