Samsung announces Galaxy Ace 3 with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and dual-core processor

Just a few hours back, we showed you a leaked photo of the forthcoming Galaxy Ace 3, which was believed to be slated for an unveiling at the Samsung Premiere 2013 event on June 20. Moments ago the South Korean company took us all by surprise, by officially announcing the Galaxy Ace 3.

The specifications remain consistent with previous reports and the Galaxy Ace 3 sports a 4-inch TFT (480×800 pixels) display and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. Other features on the device are a 5-megapixel primary camera with LED flash, VGA secondary camera, 4GB of internal memory supplemented by up to 32GB of external memory and a 1,500mAh battery.

Connectivity-wise, the Galaxy Ace 3 has dual-SIM card slots and features 3G support, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS and Wi-Fi. On the software front, the device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and comes pre-loaded with Samsung-specific apps like S Translator, S Travel, Smart Stay and S Voice among others.

There is currently no word on the pricing or when Samsung plans to bring this device to our shores.

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Photos and specs of Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 surface online

Samsung is rumored to launch the third member to Ace series – the Galaxy Ace 3 in its forthcoming event on June 20 in London. Sammobile has got its hands on the press renderings and specification details of what it claims to be the Galaxy Ace 3, which will have model name GT-S7270 for single SIM version and GT-S7272 for duos version. The phone looks inspired by the previous generation model and will be priced in the same category.

In terms of specification, the Galaxy Ace 3 is believed to measure 9.79mm in thickness and to have a 4.0-inch TFT display with 480×800 pixels resolution. It is expected to run on either Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean or 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, and will most likely be powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM. There will also be a 4GB of internal memory supplemented by up to 32GB of external memory. The phone will sport a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, and a VGA resolution front camera, and on connectivity front will offer support for Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, and 3G.

The Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 will come in metallic black, wine red and pure white colors and is expected to land in stores towards the end of July.

Along with the Galaxy Ace 3, Samsung is also expected to unveil the Galaxy S4 Zoom among other devices at the London event on June 20.

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