Samsung introduces the new GALAXY Ace 2 and GALAXY mini 2

Welcome to Samsung's Android™ experience with the two new members of GALAXY smartphones

SEOUL, Korea – February 21, 2012 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced two new additions to the GALAXY smartphone range: GALAXY Ace 2, which will be available in UK from April, and GALAXY mini 2, which will be available in France from March before being rolled out globally.

Building on the market success of GALAXY Ace and GALAXY mini since their release last year, GALAXY Ace 2 and GALAXY mini 2 are ideal devices for users with active lifestyles who value individuality and style without compromising on performance or affordability.

“Launched in 2011, GALAXY Ace and GALAXY mini have been a huge success in the global market. Today, we introduce GALAXY Ace 2 and GALAXY mini 2 with upgraded features and services,” said JK Shin, President of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “Our goal remains the same—to continue to create new and improved mobile experiences that deliver something suitable for everyone. This is the hallmark of Samsung’s GALAXY range and what has made the GALAXY brand such a runaway hit with consumers around the world.”

Double-Engine Power, GALAXY Ace 2

GALAXY Ace 2 delivers efficient multitasking, lightning-fast screen transitions and high-quality graphics for even the most demanding applications and games. HSPA 14.4 connectivity provides an enhanced browsing experience and fast content downloads with minimal lag-times. Additionally, 4GB of internal storage ensures that films, photos and a whole array of personal multimedia content can be easily stored and taken out and about; a 1,500mAh battery adds to GALAXY Ace 2’s on-the-go performance for active, demanding use. 

Enhanced Samsung Hubs and ChatON services ensure that users are never far from the content or social connections they care about. Music Hub allows one-step access to over 17million tracks at anytime; Game Hub offers users the very latest gaming titles; Social Hub allows users to view their instant messages, social network and email communications all in one single inbox. Samsung’s ChatON service connects users with other phone users – across any platform – into a single community, providing easy multi-format instant messaging and group chatting.

Compact and Trendy for more fun, GALAXY mini 2

GALAXY mini 2 packs a real performance punch into its slim and colorful 11.9mm-thick casing. The 3.27” HVGA touch-screen enables high-quality multimedia viewing while maintaining the device’s portability. The compact GALAXY mini 2 ensures comfortable Web browsing and easily handles the demands of the most resource-intensive applications.   

An improved 1,300mAh battery capacity also guarantees extended multimedia usage and longer chat sessions. 4GB of storage allows users to comfortably store videos, music and images.

Like GALAXY Ace 2, GALAXY mini 2 keeps users connected through ChatON and Social Hub, while Music Hub allows one-step access to over 17million tracks at any time.

Note to Editors:

Samsung GALAXY Ace 2 Product Specifications:

Network	HSDPA 14.4Mbps  900/2100 EDGE/GPRS      850/900/1800/1900
Process	800MHz Dual-Core Processor
Display	3.8” WVGA(480x800) PLS TFT
OS	Android 2.3(Gingerbread)
Camera	Main(Rear): 5 Megapixel Auto Focus Camera with Flash Sub(Front): VGA Camera
Video	Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, VC-1, VP8 Playback/ Recording: 720p
Audio	Codec: MP3, AAC, AAC＋, eAAC＋, WMA, FLAC, Vorbis Music Player with SoundAlive 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS
Value-added Features& Services	Samsung TouchWiz / Samsung L!ve Panel UX
	Samsung Apps
	Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies air
	Samsung Hub - Social Hub Integrated Messaging(Email, SNS), Contacts, Calendar Sync  - Music Hub - Game Hub
	Samsung Hub Widget - Music Hub/ Game Hub
	Samsung ChatON mobile communication service
	Polaris
	GPS/ Glonass
Connectivity	Bluetooth® technology v 3.0 USB 2.0 Wi-Fi b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Sensor	Accelerometer, Digital compass, Proximity, NFC (optional)
Memory	4GB User memory ＋ 768MB (RAM) microSD (up to 32GB)
Dimension	62.2 x 118.3 x 10.5 mm, 122g
Battery	Standard battery, Li-ion 1,500 mAh

＊ All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Samsung GALAXY mini 2 Product Specifications

Network	HSDPA 7.2Mbps  900/2100 EDGE/GPRS     850/900/1800/1900
Process	800MHz Processor
Display	3.27” HVGA(320x480) TFT
OS	Android 2.3(Gingerbread)
Camera	Main(Rear): 3 Megapixel Fixed Focus Camera
Video	Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264 Playback: WVGA@30fps Recording: VGA@25fps
Audio	Codec: MP3, Vorbis(OGG), AAC, AAC＋, eAAC＋, AMR-NB/WB, WAV, MIDI, WMA, FLAC  Music Player with SoundAlive 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS
Value-added Features& Services	Samsung TouchWiz/ Samsung L!ve Panel UX
	Samsung Apps
	Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies air
	Social Hub - Integrated Messaging(Email, SNS), Contacts, Calendar Sync
	Music Hub (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)
	Samsung ChatON mobile communication service
	GoogleTM Mobile Services - Android Market™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Search™, Google Maps™,  Syncing with Google Calendar™
	ThinkFree (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)
	A-GPS
Connectivity	Bluetooth® technology v 3.0 USB 2.0 Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Sensor	Accelerometer, Digital compass, Proximity, NFC (optional)
Memory	4GB User memory ＋ 512MB (RAM) microSD (up to 32GB)
Dimension	58.6 x 109.4 x 11.9 mm, 106.8 g (NFC) 58.6 x 109.4 x 11.6 mm, 105.3 g (Non-NFC)
Battery	Standard battery, Li-ion 1,300 mAh

All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

(Samsung Press)