Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 is a budget-focused device, powered by the NovaThor U8500, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓768GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 122g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic NovaThor U8500 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 246 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
NovaThor U8500
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
RAM
768MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
246 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
PLS LCD
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Weight
122g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
