Samsung Galaxy S Advance
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
Overview
The Samsung GT-I9070 Galaxy S Advance, sometimes referred to as the Samsung Galaxy S II Lite, is an Android-powered smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics. It was officially unveiled on 30 January 2012 and subsequently launched in April 2012. Positioned as an enhanced iteration of the initial Galaxy S, this model offers upgraded features and specifications compared to its predecessor.
Design
The Galaxy S Advance showcases a refined design that builds upon the original Galaxy S model. Constructed primarily from plastic, it features a 4-inch screen with a slight curvature extending from the bottom to the top edge. Positioned below the display are a physical Home button flanked by two capacitive keys for menu and back functions. Above the screen, the upper bezel houses the "Samsung" branding, a front camera, an earpiece, and various sensors. Along the device’s sides, the left edge contains the volume control buttons, while the right side holds the power key. At the bottom, users will find both a microUSB port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, leaving the top edge free of any ports or buttons. The phone’s dimensions are 123.2 x 63 x 9.69 millimeters, and it weighs approximately 120 grams.
Hardware
Equipped with a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, the Galaxy S Advance delivers visuals at a resolution of 480 by 800 pixels with a pixel density of about 233 ppi. Its processing power comes from the ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 system-on-chip, which integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU clocked at 1 GHz alongside an ARM Mali-400 MP GPU. The device includes 768 MB of RAM to support multitasking needs. Storage options include either 8 or 16 GB of internal memory, expandable through a microSD card slot. Photography capabilities feature a 5-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and video recording at 720p resolution, complemented by a fixed-focus 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera designed for video calls and selfies. Notably, this model does not support 4G network connectivity.
Software
Out of the box, the Galaxy S Advance operates on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread enhanced by Samsung’s proprietary TouchWiz interface. Preloaded applications include ChatON messaging service, Find My Mobile security feature, and Samsung Hub for content access. Official software upgrades allow users to update their device to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. The rollout of this update began in Russia on January 7, 2013, before expanding to other regions worldwide. This firmware upgrade introduces Samsung’s TouchWiz Nature UX alongside most of Jelly Bean’s advanced functionalities. Users can perform this update either through Samsung Kies software or via over-the-air downloads once it becomes available in their locale.
Aftermarket firmware support
Official over-the-air updates from Samsung for the Galaxy S Advance ceased following the final release of Android 4.1.2 for this model.
Reception
Overall, the device was met with favorable evaluations from reviewers. Natasha Lomas of CNET rated the Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance 8.3 out of 10. She commended its design but pointed out drawbacks such as the plastic back panel and the outdated Android version. Lomas described the phone as "a solid addition to the Galaxy line-up".
Luke Johnson from TechRadar awarded the Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance 3.5 stars out of 5. He highlighted the design and dual-core processor as strengths, deeming it a well-balanced handset overall. However, he expressed dissatisfaction with the web browser experience. He summarized that the device "distinguishes itself more through hardware than software".
GSMArena’s review of the Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance was largely positive but noted some limitations. These included the absence of 1080p video capture, the AMOLED display’s use of a PenTile matrix, lack of a dedicated camera shutter button, and an outdated Android operating system.
Niall Magennis at Trusted Reviews gave the Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance a 3.5-star rating out of 5. He regarded it as "a good, all round package" but criticized its pricing. The AMOLED screen, dual-core CPU, and solid camera performance were praised, while the older Android version was listed among its disadvantages.
See also
References
External links
- Maclaw Studio downloads for Galaxy S Advance at Maclaw.pl
- Samsung to update 11 phones and 4 tablets to android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean at SamMobile.com
- Samsung start Jelly Bean updates Galaxy S Advance at SamMobile.com