Galaxy Not So Far, Far Away: Samsung Launches Two New Smartphones

Samsung has unveiled its latest weapon in the battle to beat the iPhone – TWO new Galaxy smartphones.

The Galaxy Ace 2 will be launched in theUKin April, while the Galaxy Mini 2 will make its debut inFrancenext month, before being rolled out globally.

Sammy’s successor to the Galaxy Ace (that’s the Galaxy Ace 2 in case you hadn’t realised) promises faster processing speed and better graphics, pitching the phone firmly at multimedia guzzlers.

It boasts a dual-core 800MHz processor, a 3.8-inch, 480×800-pixel screen, 4GB of internal memory and HSDPA connectivity, which provides a smoother web experience.

The Ace 2 also has a 5 megapixel camera (with flash) on the back, with a VGA snapper on the front.

Smartphone number 2 emerging from the Samsung stable is the Galaxy Mini 2, a rather trendy device featuring a colourful 11.9mm-thick outer shell (the one we clapped eyes on was yellow ferchrissakes!).

The jaunty little fella features a 3.27-inch touch-screen, 3 megapixel camera and, like the Ace 2, runs Android Gingerbread. Storage is pegged at 4GB.

JK Shin, Samsung’s smartphone head honcho, said: “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.

“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.”

Prices have yet to be announced, but are expected to be in keeping with the previous models’ budget price bracket.