The Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 has its flaws, but its recent price drop makes it much better value than its budget 4G competitors. Processor : Dual-core 1. Budget 4G smartphones are no longer the rarity they once were, but few are as cheap as the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3. Technically, the phone's already been replaced by the Galaxy Ace 4, but Samsung's actually downgraded many of its specifications rather than improve them in the interim, leaving the Ace 3 looking and feeling like the superior handset. The screen itself is pretty good for a device of its class.

Strangely, there is no auto brightness setting on the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3.

This means as you move from indoor to outdoor lighting conditions, you will have to adjust the screen brightness manually by pulling down the notification tray from the top of the screen. We tried third-party apps to add this to the phone, but to no avail as there simply isn't an ambient light sensor. It's an odd, and irritating, omission for a modern smartphone at this price.

The Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 runs on heavily modified version Android 4. There are little options like Smart Alert, which vibrates the phone if you have missed notifications as soon as you pick it up, and a mono audio setting which is designed for the increasingly common practice of listening to music through a single earphone, or the mono speaker.

It works most of the time, but most of the time isn't good enough, so we still usually turn it off. The inclusion of NFC is handy for quickly pairing the device with similarly-equipped cameras and camcorders. We're yet to see the spread of mobile-based payments in the UK, but we suppose they might finally take off within the lifetime of the handset. We're yet to find much use for these, but at least you can hide them from the app drawer if desired.

With a 1. Incorporating NFC technology, the Galaxy Ace 4 offers various convenient functions through wireless connectivity. You can transfer photos, music and other files between NFC-enabled phones. Running the latest Android version, KitKat 4. These apps are optimised for use with the Galaxy Ace 4, allowing you to download and enjoy them anytime.

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Add to wishlist Add to wishlist. Share Facebook Tweet Pin It. Trendy design Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 will make you stand out from the crowd with its unique back cover that accentuates its visual and textural appeal. CMOS 5. Up to Superb performance With a 1. Enhanced productivity Running the latest Android version, KitKat 4. Show All Specs.

Processor CPU Speed 1. SAR Information. Galaxy Ace 4 is rated 3. Rated 1 out of 5 by JoJo from This phone is a backward step from the Ace 3 I had an Ace 3 which was a lovely little budget phone that fitted in my pocket. I had an S4 but it was so flipping big it was a nuisance. I thought the Ace 4 would be a progression from the 3 but it was a real step or 6 backwards.

Absolute rubbish not surprised it has been discontinued.