Samsung announces the Galaxy Core II, Galaxy Star 2, Galaxy Ace 4 and Galaxy Young 2

BY Evan Selleck

Published 30 Jun 2014

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On June 30, Samsung decided to raise the curtain on not just one or two new devices, but a whopping four entry-level handsets that all boast similar specifications, yet distinctly different brands. Ranging in sizes from 3.5-inches to 4.5-inches, but all of which very much part of Samsung’s entry-level lineup, the new devices will more than likely see an international release aimed at emerging markets across the globe.

Officially announced on June 30, Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Core II, Galaxy Star 2, Galaxy Ace 4 and Galaxy Young 2. While they are now official, Samsung hasn’t included or added the expected ship dates for the devices, or where they might end up later this year. In addition, Samsung’s also not talking prices quite yet, either.

Galaxy Core II

Samsung Galaxy Core II

Samsung Galaxy Core II

The Galaxy Core II features a 4.5-inch WVGA display, and it’s a 3G-only handset. You’ll find a 1.2GHz quad-core processor processor under the hood, with 768MB of RAM. You’ll have access to 4GB of built-in storage, with a microSD card slot that supports cards up to 64GB. There’s a 5-megapixel camera on the back, with a VGA front-facing shooter. The Galaxy Core II is a dual-SIM handset, and boasts a 2,000mAh battery. It’ll run Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box.

Galaxy Ace 4

Samsung Galaxy Ace 4

Samsung Galaxy Ace 4

The Galaxy Ace 4 comes in two variants: a 3G-only model, and an LTE option. The 3G-only version boasts a 1Ghz dual-core processor, 512MB of RAM and a battery measured at 1,500mAh. The LTE-connected Galaxy Ace 4 has a 1.2GHz processor under the hood, an 1,800mAh battery and 1GB of RAM. They both come with 4GB of built-in storage (with microSD card support, up to 64GB), a 4-inch WVGA display, a 5MP camera on the back, and a VGA front-facing camera.

Galaxy Young 2

Samsung Galaxy Young 2

Samsung Galaxy Young 2

The Galaxy Young 2 features a 3.5-inch display, with a single-core 1GHz processor inside. There’s 512MB of RAM and 4GB of built-in storage, with microSD card support for good measure. There’s a 3-megapixel camera on the back, and the battery is a whopping 1,300mAh battery.

Galaxy Star 2

Samsung Galaxy Star 2

Samsung Galaxy Star 2

The Galaxy Star 2 shares features from the Galaxy Young 2, including the 3.5-inch display, the 1Ghz single-core processor, and the 4GB of built-in storage with microSD card support. You’ll also find 512MB of RAM and the same 1,300mAh battery. The only difference is the 2MP camera on the back.

What do you make of Samsung’s suite of new entry-level handsets?

[via Samsung Tomorrow]