Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
#7477
XOLO A500S
#9130Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
XOLO A500S
Performance
32.729.0
Camera
15.415.4
Display
40.016.9
Battery
15.214.0
Build
17.40.2
Connectivity
31.328.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.713.2
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 XOLO A500S has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Ace 2 is powered by a dual-core 800 MHz processor, whereas the A500S offers a faster dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU, both supported by 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
- The Ace 2 has a 1500 mAh battery compared to the A500S's 1400 mAh, with both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Ace 2 runs Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.1.2, while the A500S comes with Android 4.2, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Ace 2 being slightly heavier and thicker than the A500S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
XOLO A500S
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
Available as Samsung Galaxy Ace II X S7560M for Bell Canada
For India
Display
Size
3.8"
4"
Type
PLS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
NovaThor U8500
Mediatek MT6572W
CPU
Dual-core 800 MHz
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
125 x 63.2 x 9 mm (4.92 x 2.49 x 0.35 in)
Weight
122 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, La Fleur
Black, White, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.52 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-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, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity