Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Pro Reviews

In a package that has a 1 GHz processor, 3 GB of storage, 512 MB of RAM and a 5MP camera, all for around €220, the Ace Plus isn't very hard to recommend. If you can live without some of the extras, such as a larger, higher-resolution screen, front-facing camera or better video recording, you'll find that the Ace Plus doesn't hurt your wallet much either. And we really can't stress enough how fast Android runs on the Ace Plus, as well. There certainly are better midrange Android phones but they're either more expensive or not exactly brand new. The likes of the HTC Salsa, Motorola Defy+ and Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V are all in the Ace Plus' price range. With an 800MHz and 3.4-inch display, the Salsa can't compete with the Ace Plus in terms of processing power or screen size, but it does have a secondary camera, and features a more compact (although slightly thicker) profile. The Defy+ and Xperia neo V both have higher resolution 480 x 854 pixel displays at roughly the same size, but neither can compare to the 3 GB of internal memory found in the Ace Plus (both come with 2GB microSD cards, however). The Xperia neo V also comes with 720p video recording, a secondary camera, and an ICS update in the works. At 13 and 13.4 mm thickness, respectively, both are going to add a bit to the waistline of the 11.2 mm Ace Plus.

The Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus would have made a more lasting impression on us as the first Android handset from Samsung for the year, if it wasn't for the almost insignificant upgrades from its predecessor. A year later we get the same design, lousy HVGA resolution on a slightly larger screen, and the obligatory 1GHz CPU. Its biggest problem is the price though. While it is about the same as the original Ace, a year later the market can offer lots of alternatives. And there are better phones for roughly the same money – models that were more expensive but got affordable as they got older. The Sony Ericsson Xperia neo, for example, is currently cheaper than the Arc, although it is better in any aspect. For about the same price or slightly more, you can get other better smartphones like the LG Optimus Black, or the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc (with better screen, svelte design and camera that records 720p video). Granted, the prices we saw for the Galaxy Ace Plus are introductory, and are likely to fall down quickly, but it will still not be worth it in comparison.