The Android KitKat smartphone market in India is about to be invaded by the Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus and Galaxy Ace NXT, both falling in the entry-level category. The new Samsung handsets are currently listed on the official eStore at Rs 7335 and while the share the same price tag, their specs vary.
The Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus is essentially an upgraded version of the original phone that went official at the start of this month. While it continues to offer Android 4.4 KitKat with a toned-down version of TouchWiz out of the box, the display size and resolution (previously 3.5-inch HVGA) have been increased to 4.3 inches and WVGA, respectively.
The processor here is the same single core Cortex A7, but the clock speed is 1.2GHz. Additionally, the battery capacity is now 1800mAh, while the rear camera is of 3MP and is accompanied by an LED flash. Memory provisions remain the same at 512MB RAM, 4GB storage and 32GB microSD expandability.
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The Galaxy Ace NXT has also been spotted on the company’s website, but some local retailers have already put it up for grabs in the country. The phone is quite similar to the Star 2 Plus where design and specs are concerned, but it does have a few different components.
Overview of the key Samsung Galaxy Ace NXT specifications:
– Android 4.4 KitKat w/ TouchWiz Essence UI
– 4-inch WVGA display
– 512MB RAM, 4GB storage
– 1.2GHz singe core processor
– 3MP rear camera
– Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, HSPA+, GPS
– 1500mAh battery
Be sure to check out the eStore listing for more information on the Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus and Galaxy Ace NXT. There’s no word on when the two smartphones will be released.