Samsung Galaxy S Advance follows the basic hardware configuration of other models in this line up. In recent times we have seen Samsung focusing more on this “S” models in comparison to others. However, their prediction or rather effort is successful so far. Galaxy S Advance comes with 4 inches Super AMOLED touch screen display with WVGA resolution. Scratch resistant Gorilla glass coating on the display surface ensures safety. Advanced Samsung TouchWiz v4.0 platform and Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread are there as additional features.
No longer a single core processor is cheered these days. As a result of that 1 GHz dual core Cortex A9 processor along with Mali-400 GPU is used in the model. Mali-400 GPU unit delivers higher resolution and better clarity. Camera is a 5 MP one well negotiated by LED flash and auto focus and records video at 720p@30 fps. No 1080p video recording is supported by the model. The model is available in two variant 8 GB and 16 GB. Micro SD card slot there expandable up to 32 GB. Samsung Galaxy S Advance yields maximum 14.4 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA speed in 3G network. Other features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, integrated sensors are useful at times. Lets’ check out more features of Galaxy S Advance-
Samsung Galaxy Ace Advance
Features of Samsung Galaxy S Advance
- Quad band GSM and dual band 3G network support
- Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
- 1 GHz dual core Cortex A9 processor and Mali-400 GPU
- 4 inches Super AMOLED Capacitive touch screen display
- Scratch resistant Corning Gorilla glass
- Samsung TocuhWiz 4.0 UI
- Integrated Accelerometer,proximity and gyro sensor
- Digital compass
- 8/16 GB on board storage models
- Micro SD card slot expandable up to 32 GB
- 5 MP primary camera with LED flash and auto focus
- Video recording at 720p@30 fps
- 1.3 MB secondary camera
- High speed GPRS and EDGE
- 3G HSDPA speed up to 14.4 Mbps and HSUPA speed up to 5.76 Mbps
- Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot and DLNA
- Stereo Bluetooth v3.0
- A-GPS navigation
- Micro USB port with MHL link as TV-out port
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- Music and video player pre-installed
- DivX and XviD video format support
- Stereo FM Radio with RDS
- Pre-installed File Manager
- QuickOffice Document viewer/editor
- HTML and Adobe Flash support in browser
- Java support via MIDP emulator
- SNS integration
- Integrated Google,Gmail,Gtalk,YouTube apps
- 1500 mAh Li-Ion battery
Specs of Samsung Galaxy S Advance
1. Software
- Operating System:Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- Processor:1 GHz dual core Cortex A9
2. Display
- Display Type:Super AMOLED
- Display Size:4.0 inches
- Resolution:WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels
- Protection:Corning Gorilla Glass
- Sensors:Accelerometer,proximity,ambient light,magnetometer,gyro sensor
- Additional Display Technology:Samsung TouchWiz 4.0
- Multitouch Input:Yes
3. Storage
- RAM:768 MB
- On Board Storage:16 GB
- Micro SD Card Slot:Yes, up to 32 GB
4. Camera
- Primary Camera:5 MP
- Features:auto focus,LED flash
- Secondary Camera:1.3 MP
- Video recording:HD, 720p
5. Network
- GSM Network:GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
- 3G Network:HSDPA 850, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz
6. Connectivity
- 2G Ntwork Speed:GSM / EDGE Class 12 up to 237 Kbps
- 3G Network Speed:HSDPA up to 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
- Bluetooth:Yes, v3.0
- Wi-Fi:Yes, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA
- Micro USB:Yes, v2.0
- NFC:No
- GPS:Yes, A-GPS support
- Browser:HTML, Adobe Flash support
7. Battery
- Battery Size:1500 mAh
- Standby time:570 hrs (2G), 550 hrs (3G)
- Talk Time:15 hrs (2G), 7 hrs (3G)
- Music Play:N/A
8. Media
- Audio Player:Yes
- Supported Audio Formats:MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC
- Video Player:Yes
- Supported Video Formats:MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264/H.263
- FM Radio:Yes
- Loudspeaker:Yes
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack:Yes
9. Design & Built-in Quality
- Dimension:123.2 x 63 x 9.7 mm
- Weight:120 gm
10. Additional Features
- Messenger Apps:SMS,MMS,IM,Email,RSS
- Java Support:Yes
- Adobe Flash Support:Yes
- Pre-Installed Apps & Games:Yes
- Social Networking:Integrated
- Document Viewer:Yes
- Predictive Text Input:Yes
- Colors:Black, White
Price of Samsung Galaxy S Advance
Samsung Galaxy S Advance is currently available in Indian market at Rs. 23,999/- on 10th July.
Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy S Advance
Not much to talk about the disadvantages of this model. Overall, impressive and no disadvantages.
Competitors of Samsung Galaxy Ace Advance
Samsung Galaxy S Advance is truly an advanced smartphone and doesn’t have any cons. Here are the following alternatives-
Samsung
No model in this range
Nokia
Nokia Lumia 800 powered by Windows Phone 7 – Price Rs. 22,999/- on 10th July
Motorola
Motorola Atrix 2 powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread – Price Rs. 22,990/- on 10th July
Sony
Sony Xperia P powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread – Price Rs. 24,999/- on 10th July
XOLO
XOLO X900 powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread – Price Rs. 22,000/- on 10th July
HTC
HTC Desire V powered by Android 4.0 ICS – Price Rs. 21,999/- on 10th July
BlackBerry
BlackBerry Torch 9860 powered by BlackBerry 7.1 OS – Price Rs. 21,599/- on 10th July
Apple
Apple iPhone 3GS powered by iOS – Price Rs. 20,900/- on 10th July
Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S powered by Android- Rs. 24999/- on 10th July
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V powered by Android- Rs. 18000/- on 10th July
LG
LG Optimus L7 powered by Android- Rs. 17,990/- on 10th July
About Manidip Bandyopadhyay
The Phone is stated as available where as it is not available in any samsung mobile dealers here in Hyederabad. Can anyone please let me know when this phone will be available in hyderabad india.
Also I dont think this phone will get a price tag anything below 25k in india.
Nice post. I was checking continuously this blog and I’m impressed! Extremely useful info especially the last part I care for such info much. I was looking for this particular information for a long time. Thank you and best of luck.