Reviewers Liked
- Sharp screen
- Speedy processor
- Solid camera
- Excellent call quality
- Easy one hand operation
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Uninspired design
- Small internal memory
- Camera is very slow to focus
- Only about 1GB of user available memory
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-i8160
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Expert reviews and ratings
By TechRadar AU
on
70
A warning signal to its handset competitors, Samsung's reign of power is quickly moving away from the one-off flagship Galaxy S devices, with the Ace 2 firmly rooting itself as a mid-market challenger with a near budget price point that will appeal to...
By IT Pro Portal
on
70
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is a pretty good budget buy handset. Like all budget mobiles it has its ups and downs, but the good screen and capable processor give it a lift. If your budget hovers around £200 it should have a place on your shortlist....
By Pocket-lint
on
80
It's not the cheapest, it's not the most expensive and it's not the worst performer, nor is it the best. The Ace 2 is middle of the road, but that's a good thing. It's solid, works well and lacks the nonsense that drags other phones down. If you're...
By 3G UK
on
80
There’s plenty on offer from the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, especially when you consider its low price. The dual-core chip can cope with most games and apps, and the 3-8in display is a good size for emails, texts and surfing the net. Throw in a decent...
By Wired UK
on
70
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 offers some welcome improvements to the original model with its beefed up processor and larger screen, plus its rather impressive camera. It's a shame that it's using an old version of Android but it still offers a pretty good...
By DigitalVersus
on
80
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 may not be a surprising or innovative phone but it does its job well. In fact, it's one of the best entry-level smartphones out there. Samsung has taken good ideas from its various product ranges to build an improved budget...
By PC Advisor
on
80
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 isn't designed to be a world-beater; it's a budget smartphone that does the modern basics well. So bearing that in mind you have to say the Galaxy Ace 2 is a very good phone, that doesn't come up too short in any area, and one...
By CNET UK
on
70
For pay as you go budget buyers, the Galaxy Ace 2 is a great all-rounder, with a dual-core chip and an excellent camera. It's not so competitively priced SIM-free or on contract so its appeal is limited. Android enthusiasts may be disappointed to hear...
By artiss.co.uk
on
100
It looks like a premium smartphone and has all the features of one – many match or even exceed the Galaxy S2. Limitations include the memory, which can be upgraded by Micro SD, lack of gyroscope or light sensor, smaller resolution camera and the...
By Trusted Reviews
on
70
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 offers significant spec upgrades over its predecessor, including a bigger screen and more powerful dual-core processor. It makes for a friendly and fairly feature-complete intro to Android. However, its OS is out of date,...
By Recombu
on
70
We were blown away by the success of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 last year. Don't get us wrong, we thought it was a great handset, but within weeks of reviewing it, everyone around town was rocking Samsung's stylish budget mid-range offering. Since then,...
By Phone Arena
on
65
The Galaxy Ace 2 could have become a bestseller for Samsung, with the notable exception of a more distinctive design. The compact size and good PLS LCD screen will be a boost for the everyday interaction with your smartphone, whether you are in or...
By TopTenREVIEWS
on
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is an elegantly simple smartphone with a 3.8-inch LCD touchscreen display with a resolution of 800p. This minimalist design leaves only a few external buttons and comfortable round edges, so it's easy to handle in your palm and...
By uk.hardware.info
on
The high-end smartphones from the big manufacturers are of course the most ground-breaking and exciting products. However, not everyone has the budget for buying them separately, and getting tied to a two or three-year subscription isn't always the...
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