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20 Jan 2012

Driven by a 1GHz processor, the Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus operates on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and features a 5-megapixel camera.

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			<h2 class="header-green">Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 – A New Ace Up The Sleeve</h2>
		<span class="byline">Reviewed by Lionell Go Macahilig on Tuesday, 21 Feb 2012</span>
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		 		<h2 class="page-title">Physique and Features</h2>
		 		<h3 class="page_title">The Ace With Pluses</h3>
<p>Last month, HardwareZone.com.ph provided you with a <a href="http://www.hardwarezone.com.ph/feature-first-quarter-storm-samsung-q1-smartphone-showcase" target="_blank">preview</a> of some of the current and upcoming handsets from Samsung. One of the models that we included on the list was the Galaxy Ace Plus S7500, an Android smartphone that falls under Samsung&rsquo;s midrange arsenal. According to its specs and price, the S7500 can be placed somewhere between the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hardwarezone.com.ph/review-samsung-galaxy-y-s5360-gingerbread-made-more-affordable">Galaxy Y S5360</a> and the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hardwarezone.com.ph/review-samsung-galaxy-w-i8150-winner-different-way">Galaxy W I8150</a>.</p>
<p class="rtecenter"><img width="288" height="500" src="http://www.hardwarezone.com.ph/files/img/2012/01/DSC_5942.jpg" title="Compared with 2011's Galaxy Ace S5830, the Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 flaunts a more rounded profile and comes with a larger display measuring 3.65 inches." alt="" /></p>
<p>Based on its name alone, one can easily tell that the Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 is the direct descendant of the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hardwarezone.com.ph/product-samsung-galaxy-ace">Galaxy Ace S5830</a> which is over twelve months old at this moment. As a newer smartphone model, the S7500 is packed with a larger display than the latter (3.65&rdquo; against 3.5&rdquo;), although it does not employ a Gorilla Glass panel. Given the larger display, the S7500 touts a heftier profile, measuring 114.5 x 62.5 x 11.2mm and weighing 115g.</p>
<p class="rtecenter"><img width="435" height="500" src="http://www.hardwarezone.com.ph/files/img/2012/01/DSC_5943.jpg" title="The Galaxy Ace Plus S7500's edges are tapered and bordered with a metallic frame. " alt="" /></p>
<p>In its entirety, the Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 has a rounded body with its sides a bit tapered and bordered with a metallic frame. With a fascia that is very similar to that of the Galaxy Ace S5830, the S7500 is equipped with a physical Home button flanked by two capacitive sensors for Menu and Back functions right below the screen. Its left side carries the volume rocker, whereas its right side hosts the power button. Permanent occupants of the top side include the audio jack and the notch which you should pry to remove the handset&rsquo;s plastic rear cover. The Micro-USB connector is located below the phone.</p>
<p class="rtecenter"><img width="500" height="434" src="http://www.hardwarezone.com.ph/files/img/2012/01/DSC_5946.jpg" title="The rear side carries a glossy back cover. The S7500 is equipped with a 5-megapixel camera with a single LED flash." alt="" /></p>
<p>The Galaxy Ace Plus S7500&rsquo;s curviness becomes prominent when you look at its rear portion. The back cover sports a glossy black paintjob, so do expect it to be prone to fingerprints and smudges. Apart from the remarks mentioned, the highlight feature on this side is the 5-megapixel camera with a single LED flash.</p>
<p>Taking out the back cover brings to light the phone&rsquo;s battery module which you should remove to fully access the SIM card slot. Meanwhile, the microSD slot is readily accessible on the side.</p>
<p class="rtecenter"><img width="500" height="193" src="http://www.hardwarezone.com.ph/files/img/2012/01/DSC_5949.jpg" title="The power button is located on the right side, whereas the volume rocker is situated on the left side. Compared with the S5830, the S7500 has a thicker profile." alt="" /></p>
<p>On the inside, the Galaxy Ace Plus S7500&rsquo;s CPU (Qualcomm Snapdragon S1) is 200MHz faster than the Galaxy Ace S5380&rsquo;s 800MHz chip (Qualcomm MSM7227). Nevertheless, the two phones make use of Adreno 200 as their graphics processor. Other specs that make the S7500 superior over the S5830 are its higher RAM count (512MB) and larger built-in storage (3GB) which can be expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card.</p>			</div>
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