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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Ace 3

Smartphone

Display diagonal
4 in
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8930
Battery capacity
1,800 mAh

Display

Display diagonal
4 in
Display pixel density
233 ppi*
Resolution
480 x 800
Panel
TFT LCD
Horizontal pixels
480 px
Vertical pixels
800 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    4 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    480 px*
    Vertical pixels
    800 px*
    Technology
    TFT*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8930
Processor
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 (3G) / Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait (LTE)*

Memory & storage

Storage options
4 GB (3G) / 8 GB (LTE), 1 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 1 GB RAM / 4 GB*
    Memory
    1 GB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*
  • 1 GB RAM / 8 GB*
    Memory
    1 GB*
    Capacity
    8 GB*

Memory options

  • 1 GB
    Capacity
    1 GB

Storage options

  • 4 GB (3G)*
    Capacity
    4 GB*
    Variant / details
    3G*
  • 8 GB (LTE)*
    Capacity
    8 GB*
    Variant / details
    LTE*
  • 4 GB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*
  • 8 GB*
    Capacity
    8 GB*

Supported storage media

  • SD card

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    5 MP

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
1,800 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 4.0, A2DP*
Reported value 2: 4*
Reported value 3: 4.0, A2DP*
NFC
Yes

Sensors

  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • compass*
  • proximity*

Connectivity & features

  • USB 2.0

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
121.2 x 62.7 x 9.8 mm (3G) / 121.2 x 62.7 x 10 mm (LTE)*
Height
121.20 mm
Width
62.70 mm
Thickness
10 mm
Weight
119.80 g

Colors

  • Black*
  • Dark Red*
  • White*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 49 fields
body weight
115 g (3G) / 119.5 g (LTE) (4.06 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    115*
    unit
    g*
    original
    115 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    119.5*
    unit
    g*
    original
    119.5 g*
    span
    • 13*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
4.0 inches, 45.5 cm (~59.9% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    4.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    45.5*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    45.5 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    480*
    y
    800*
    unit
    px*
    original
    480 x 800*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy Ace 3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black, White, Dark Red*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100 - S7270, S7272*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 42.2(14.4 - 3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 21*
    • 30*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 45*
    • 52*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Broadcom BCM21664 (3G) / Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (LTE)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    28*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    28 nm*
    span
    • 58*
    • 63*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 (3G) / Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait (LTE)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.2 GHz*
    span
    • 45*
    • 52*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Broadcom VideoCore IV (3G) / Adreno 305 (LTE)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
4 GB (3G) / 8 GB (LTE), 1 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8 GB*
    span
    • 12*
    • 16*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1 GB*
    span
    • 24*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
5 MP, AF, f/2.6*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.6*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.6*
    span
    • 10*
    • 15*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
720p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 130 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash, panorama*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - S7275*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body build
Plastic body*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes (LTE model only)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
GT-S7272, GT-S7275, GT-S7275R, GT-S720, GT-S7270*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests camera
Photo / Video*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 66dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests battery life
Endurance rating 34h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests display
Contrast ratio: 879:1 (nominal) / 1.622:1 (sunlight)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
VGA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2013, June*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.47 W/kg (head)     0.35 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.47*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.47 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.35*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.35 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
0.67 W/kg (head)     0.45 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.67*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.67 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.45*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.45 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 (3G) / 1800 (LTE) mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2013, July*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - S7275*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 8 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery stand.by
Up to 370 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
121.2 x 62.7 x 9.8 mm (3G) / 121.2 x 62.7 x 10 mm (LTE)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9.8*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    9.8 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    10*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    10 mm*
    span
    • 44*
    • 49*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 16 fields
Body Weight (g)
115* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
TFT*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
480*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
800*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
4* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
59.9* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
1* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
5* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
172.9*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2013.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
121.2* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
62.7* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
9.8* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 52 fields
Battery · Stand-by
Up to 370 h (3G)*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 8 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 1800/1500 mAh, removable*
Body · Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame*
Body · Dimensions
121.2 x 62.7 x 9.8 mm (3G) / 121.2 x 62.7 x 10 mm (LTE)*
Body · SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Body · Weight
115 g (3G) / 119.5 g (LTE) (4.06 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Comms · NFC
Yes (LTE model only)*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS*
Comms · Radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Display · Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)*
Display · Size
4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~59.9% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
TFT*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Launch · Announced
2013, June. Released 2013, July*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama*
Main Camera · Single
5 MP, f/2.6, AF*
Main Camera · Video
720p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Features
eMMC 4.5*
Memory · Internal
4GB 1GB RAM (3G), 8GB 1GB RAM (LTE)*
Misc · Colors
Black, White, Dark Red*
Misc · Models
GT-S7272, GT-S7275, GT-S7275R, GT-S720, GT-S7270, GT-S7278, GT-S7270L*
Historical price
About 130 EUR*
Misc · SAR
0.67 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.47 W/kg (head) 0.35 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100 - S7270, S7272*
Network · 4G bands
3, 7, 8, 20 - S7275*
Network · Features
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 - S7272 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - S7275*
Network · Speed
HSPA 42.2(14.4 - 3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Our Tests · Battery (old)
Endurance rating 34h*
Our Tests · Camera
Photo / Video*
Our Tests · Display
Contrast ratio: 879:1 (nominal) / 1.622:1 (sunlight)*
Our Tests · Loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 66dB*
Platform · Chipset
Broadcom BCM21664 (3G) / Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (LTE)*
Platform · CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 (3G) / Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait (LTE)*
Platform · GPU
Broadcom VideoCore IV (3G) / Adreno 305 (LTE)*
Platform · OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)*
Selfie camera · Single
VGA*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Black
Black*
White
White*
Dark Red
Dark Red*
Display
Display
Diagonal
4.0* in
Horizontal pixels
480* px
Vertical pixels
800* px
Technology
TFT*
Memory options
1 GB
Capacity
1.0* GB
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
8 GB
Capacity
8.0* GB
1 GB RAM / 4 GB
Memory
1.0* GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
1 GB RAM / 8 GB
Memory
1.0* GB
Capacity
8.0* GB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Aperture
2.6* f-number
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*

* Provisional data