Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
#6646
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
#7226Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
Performance
38.439.8
Camera
15.412.7
Display
16.916.9
Battery
17.417.4
Build
85.067.9
Connectivity
51.628.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.819.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Galaxy Core I8260 has a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Ace 3 is powered by a dual-core processor with options for 3G and LTE, whereas the Core I8260 uses a dual-core Cortex-A5.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Ace 3 can record video at 720p, while the Core I8260 is limited to 480p.
- Both phones have identical battery capacities of 1800 mAh and share similar build materials, though the Ace 3 is lighter.
- The Ace 3 runs on Android 4.2, providing a slightly newer software experience compared to the Core I8260's Android 4.1.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 3G S7270; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 LTE S7275; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 S7272 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Available as Samsung Galaxy Core I8262 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Broadcom BCM21664 (3G) / Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (LTE)
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 (3G) / Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait (LTE)
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore IV (3G) / Adreno 305 (LTE)
Adreno 203
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM (3G), 8GB 1GB RAM (LTE)
8GB (4.5GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800/1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121.2 x 62.7 x 9.8 mm (3G) / 121.2 x 62.7 x 10 mm (LTE)
129.3 x 67.6 x 9 mm (5.09 x 2.66 x 0.35 in)
Weight
115 g
124 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Dark Red
Metallic Blue, Chic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.67 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2(14.4 - 3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass