Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Core Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Our rating | 5/10 | 3/10 |
| Battery | 1,800 mAh | 1,800 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 77 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 115 g | 132 g |
| Released | Jul 2013 | Oct 2013 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 is ahead on our rating, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Core Plus is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Type | TFT | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~59.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.3 inches (~61.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) | 480 x 800 pixels (~217 ppi density) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) | Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM21664 (3G) / Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (LTE) | Broadcom BCM21664 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 (3G) / Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait (LTE) | 1.2 GHz dual-core |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV (3G) / Adreno 305 (LTE) | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 4GB 1GB RAM (3G), 8GB 1GB RAM (LTE) | 4GB eMMC, 768MB RAM (some variants had 512MB RAM) |
| User memory | Approximately 1.77GB (for 4GB internal) | — |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.6, AF | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@15fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Single | VGA (0.3 MP) | 0.3 MP (VGA) |
| Video | N/A | Yes |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh |
| Capacity | 1500 mAh (3G) / 1800 mAh (LTE) | — |
| Stand-by | Up to 370 h (3G) | Up to 320 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h (3G) | Up to 9 h (3G) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Dimensions | 121.2 x 62.7 x 9.8 mm (3G) / 121.2 x 62.7 x 10 mm (LTE) | 129.7 x 66 x 9.5 mm (5.11 x 2.60 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 115 g (3G) / 119.5 g (LTE) | 132 g (4.66 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM or Dual SIM (Regular/Mini-SIM) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 3.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes (LTE model only) | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 | Samsung Galaxy Core Plus |
|---|
| Announced | 2013, June | 2013, October |
| Released | 2013, July | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Released 2013, October |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 or Samsung Galaxy Core Plus?
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 — 115 g for the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 versus 132 g for the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 or Samsung Galaxy Core Plus?
Samsung Galaxy Core Plus — Jul 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 versus Oct 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus 3/10.
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