Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus and Galaxy Ace NXT to retail for Rs 7335 in India at launch

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.

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 Plusand Galaxy Ace NXT. There’s no word on when the two smartphones will be released.

Samsung Galaxy Star 2, Galaxy Star Advance, Galaxy Ace NXT launched in India

The Samsung Galaxy Star 2, Galaxy Star Advance and Galaxy Ace NXT smartphones have been launched in India with their main highlights being the Android KitKat OS and support for up to 12 regional languages. These affordable handsets come equipped with low-end specs and are set to hit various areas in the country soon.

Let’s first talk about the Samsung Galaxy Star 2 which is the cheapest among the three. This Rs 5100 smartphone kicks in a 3.5-inch 320 x 480 pixel display, a single core 1GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM. There’s a very basic 2MP camera on its back for photography purposes, whereas support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 is also available.

The Samsung Galaxy Star Advance grabs a 4.3-inch 480 x 800 pixel TFT touchscreen and offers a 3MP camera with flash. There’s 512MB of RAM present in this device along with a 1.2GHz processor. Apart from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, this handset provides users with support for 3G as well. It has been priced at Rs 7400 by the South Korean tech giant.

Last in the list is Galaxy Ace NXT which runs on a 1.2GHz processor, possesses a 512MB RAM module and costs Rs 7400. This Samsung device houses a 4-inch 480 x 800 pixel TFT panel and a 3MP rear camera with LED flash. It comes equipped with the usual connectivity options apart from 3G capability.

The Samsung Galaxy Star 2, Galaxy Star Advance and Galaxy Ace NXT are dual SIM smartphones and have been infused with compatibility for languages such as Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Vodafone will be offering 200MB of free data per month for the first six months to all those who buy any of these aforesaid devices.