Discover the complete list of discontinued Samsung Galaxy series, including the C, Grand, Core, and Ace models. Explore their features, specifications, and how they contributed to the evolution of Samsung's smartphone lineup, from budget-friendly options to premium devices.

• Galaxy S Series
• Galaxy Z Series
• Galaxy A Series
• Galaxy M Series
• Galaxy F Series
• Galaxy XCover Series

Discontinued:

• Galaxy Note Series (discontinued)
• Galaxy J Series (discontinued)
• Galaxy C Series (discontinued)
• Galaxy Grand Series (discontinued)
• Galaxy Core Series (discontinued)
• Galaxy Ace Series (discontinued)

Main Galaxy S Series Models

1. Galaxy S (2010) – The first model, with a 4.0" Super AMOLED display and 5MP camera.

2. Galaxy S II (2011) – Introduced a dual-core processor and 8MP camera.

3. Galaxy S III (2012) – Featured a 4.8" HD AMOLED screen and S Voice.

4. Galaxy S4 (2013) – Added a 5" Full HD display and 13MP camera.

5. Galaxy S5 (2014) – First with a fingerprint scanner and water resistance.

6. Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge (2015) – Introduced a metal-glass design and wireless charging.

7. Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge (2016) – Improved camera and reintroduced microSD support.

8. Galaxy S8 / S8+ (2017) – First with Infinity Display and Bixby.

9. Galaxy S9 / S9+ (2018) – Dual cameras on the Plus model and variable aperture.

10. Galaxy S10 / S10+ / S10e (2019) – Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and hole-punch display.

11. Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra (2020) – Introduced 120Hz refresh rate and 100x zoom.

12. Galaxy S21 / S21+ / S21 Ultra (2021) – Redesigned camera module and S Pen support (Ultra).

13. Galaxy S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra (2022) – Integrated S Pen slot in Ultra model.

14. Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra (2023) – Snapdragon chip globally and 200MP camera (Ultra).

15. Galaxy S24 / S24+ / S24 Ultra (2024) – Titanium frame (Ultra) and AI features.

16. Galaxy S25 / S25+ / S25 Ultra (2025) – Latest model with Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.

Special Editions & Variants

🔹 Mini Series

• Galaxy S III Mini

• Galaxy S4 Mini

• Galaxy S5 Mini

🔹 Active Series

• Galaxy S4 Active

• Galaxy S5 Active

• Galaxy S6 Active

• Galaxy S7 Active

• Galaxy S8 Active

🔹 Fan Edition (FE) Series

• Galaxy S20 FE

• Galaxy S21 FE

• Galaxy S23 FE

• Galaxy S24 FE (expected in 2024/25)

🔹 Zoom / Camera-Centric Models

• Galaxy S4 Zoom

• Galaxy K Zoom (S5-based, branded differently)

🔹 Lite / Budget Variants

• Galaxy S II Plus

• Galaxy S III Neo

• Galaxy S5 Neo

• Galaxy S10 Lite

• Galaxy S Lite Luxury Edition (China-only, 2018)

🔹 Other Expected / Rumored Models

• Galaxy S25 Slim (2025, rumored slim version)

• Galaxy S25 Edge (2025, rumored curved-edge variant)

📖 Galaxy Z Fold Series (Book-Style Foldables)

1. Galaxy Fold (2019) – First foldable, 7.3" main display.

2. Galaxy W20 5G (2019) – China-exclusive rugged version of Galaxy Fold with 5G.

3. Galaxy Z Fold 2 (2020) – Refined hinge, 120Hz display.

4. Galaxy W21 5G (2020) – Premium gold version of Fold 2 for China.

5. Galaxy Z Fold 3 (2021) – S Pen support, under-display camera.

6. Galaxy Z Fold 4 (2022) – Wider cover screen, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

7. Galaxy Z Fold 5 (2023) – Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, lighter hinge, thinner.

8. Galaxy Z Fold 6 (2024) – Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, thinner design.

9. Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition (2024) – 8.1" display, 200MP camera, 16GB RAM – Korea-exclusive.

10. Galaxy Z Fold 7 (Expected 2025) – July 2025 release rumored.

11. Galaxy Z Fold FE (Expected 2025) – Affordable "Fan Edition" foldable, not officially confirmed.

📱 Galaxy Z Flip Series (Clamshell Foldables)

1. Galaxy Z Flip (2020) – First clamshell foldable, 6.7" display.

2. Galaxy Z Flip 5G (2020) – Slight upgrade with 5G support.

3. Galaxy Z Flip 3 (2021) – Bigger cover screen, IPX8 rating.

4. Galaxy Z Flip 4 (2022) – Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, improved hinge.

5. Galaxy Z Flip 5 (2023) – 3.4" Flex Window, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

6. Galaxy Z Flip 6 (2024) – Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, enhanced durability.

7. Galaxy Z Flip 6 Doraemon Edition (2024) – Limited Hong Kong release.

8. Galaxy Z Flip 6 Thom Browne Edition (2024) – Limited luxury collaboration.

9. Galaxy Z Flip 7 (Expected 2025) – July 2025 release rumored.

10. Galaxy Z Flip FE (Expected 2025) – Budget variant in development.

🎯 Special Editions & Regional Variants

• Galaxy W20 5G – (2019) Ruggedized Galaxy Fold with 5G (China only).

• Galaxy W21 5G – (2020) Taller, gold variant of Z Fold 2 (China only).

• Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition – (2024) Larger display and better specs (Korea-only).

• Galaxy Z Flip 6 Doraemon Edition – (2024) Cartoon-themed Flip (Hong Kong).

• Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Editions – (Multiple Years) Luxury collabs with fashion brand.

• Galaxy Z Flip FE / Fold FE – (Rumored 2025) Budget "Fan Editions" in testing.

📱 Early Galaxy A Series (2014–2017)

1. Galaxy A3 (2014)

2. Galaxy A5 (2014)

3. Galaxy A7 (2014)

4. Galaxy A3 (2016)

5. Galaxy A5 (2016)

6. Galaxy A7 (2016)

7. Galaxy A8 (2016)

8. Galaxy A9 (2016) – First with quad-camera setup

9. Galaxy A3 (2017)

10. Galaxy A5 (2017)

11. Galaxy A7 (2017)

12. Galaxy A8 (2018)

13. Galaxy A8+ (2018)

14. Galaxy A6 (2018)

15. Galaxy A6+ (2018)

16. Galaxy A6s (2018) – China-exclusive

17. Galaxy A7 (2018)

18. Galaxy A9 (2018) – First quad-camera phone globally

📱 Modern Galaxy A Series (2019–2025)

🔹 Budget Models (A0x Series)

19. Galaxy A01 (2020)

20. Galaxy A01 Core (2020)

21. Galaxy A02 (2021)

22. Galaxy A02s (2021)

23. Galaxy A03 (2022)

24. Galaxy A03s (2021)

25. Galaxy A04 (2022)

26. Galaxy A04e (2022)

27. Galaxy A04s (2022)

28. Galaxy A05 (2023)

29. Galaxy A05s (2023)

🔹 Entry-Level (A1x Series)

30. Galaxy A10 (2019)

31. Galaxy A10e (2019)

32. Galaxy A10s (2019)

33. Galaxy A11 (2020)

34. Galaxy A12 (2020)

35. Galaxy A12 Nacho (2021) – Exynos variant

36. Galaxy A13 (2022)

37. Galaxy A14 (2023)

38. Galaxy A14 5G (2023)

39. Galaxy A15 (2024)

40. Galaxy A15 5G (2024)

🔹 Mid-Range (A2x–A5x Series)

41. Galaxy A20 (2019)

42. Galaxy A20e (2019)

43. Galaxy A20s (2019)

44. Galaxy A21 (2020)

45. Galaxy A21s (2020)

46. Galaxy A22 (2021)

47. Galaxy A22 5G (2021)

48. Galaxy A23 (2022)

49. Galaxy A23 5G (2022)

50. Galaxy A24 (2023)

51. Galaxy A25 (2024)

52. Galaxy A25 5G (2024)

53. Galaxy A26 5G (2025) – New AI-powered model

54. Galaxy A30 (2019)

55. Galaxy A30s (2019)

56. Galaxy A31 (2020)

57. Galaxy A32 (2021)

58. Galaxy A32 5G (2021)

59. Galaxy A33 5G (2022)

60. Galaxy A34 5G (2023)

61. Galaxy A35 5G (2024)

62. Galaxy A36 5G (2025) – Snapdragon 6 Gen3, AI features

63. Galaxy A40 (2019)

64. Galaxy A41 (2020)

65. Galaxy A50 (2019)

66. Galaxy A50s (2019)

67. Galaxy A51 (2020)

68. Galaxy A51 5G (2020)

69. Galaxy A52 (2021)

70. Galaxy A52 5G (2021)

71. Galaxy A52s 5G (2021)

72. Galaxy A53 5G (2022)

73. Galaxy A54 5G (2023)

74. Galaxy A55 5G (2024)

75. Galaxy A56 5G (2025) – Exynos 1580, 6-year update support

🔹 Premium Mid-Range (A7x–A9x Series)

76. Galaxy A70 (2019)

77. Galaxy A70s (2019)

78. Galaxy A71 (2020)

79. Galaxy A71 5G (2020)

80. Galaxy A72 (2021)

81. Galaxy A73 5G (2022)

82. Galaxy A80 (2019) – Rotating camera

83. Galaxy A90 5G (2019) – DeX support

🌟 Special Editions & Regional Variants

• Galaxy A Quantum (2020) – Quantum security chipset (South Korea)

• Galaxy A6s (2018) – China-exclusive model

• Galaxy A20 Japan Edition (2019) – Carrier-specific variant

• Galaxy A30 Japan Edition (2019) – Carrier-specific variant

• Galaxy A60 (2019) – China-exclusive with punch-hole display

• Galaxy A40s (2019) – China-exclusive variant

Galaxy M Series (2019–2025)

2019 (1st Generation)

1. Galaxy M10 – 6.22" HD+ PLS LCD, Exynos 7870

2. Galaxy M10s – 6.4" HD+ AMOLED, Exynos 7884B

3. Galaxy M20 – 6.3" FHD+ PLS LCD, Exynos 7904

4. Galaxy M30 – 6.4" FHD+ AMOLED, Exynos 7904

5. Galaxy M30s – 6.4" FHD+ AMOLED, Exynos 9611

6. Galaxy M40 – 6.3" FHD+ PLS LCD, Snapdragon 675

2020 (2nd Generation)

7. Galaxy M01 – 5.7" HD+, Snapdragon 439

8. Galaxy M01s – 6.2" HD+, MediaTek Helio P22

9. Galaxy M11 – 6.4" HD+, Snapdragon 450

10. Galaxy M21 – 6.4" FHD+ AMOLED, Exynos 9611

11. Galaxy M21s – Upgraded camera (64MP)

12. Galaxy M31 – 6.4" FHD+ AMOLED, Exynos 9611

13. Galaxy M31s – 6.5" FHD+ AMOLED, 25W fast charging

14. Galaxy M51 – 6.7" FHD+ AMOLED+, 7,000mAh battery

2021 (3rd Generation)

15. Galaxy M02 – 6.5" HD+, MediaTek MT6739W

16. Galaxy M02s – 6.5" HD+, Snapdragon 450

17. Galaxy M12 – 6.5" HD+ 90Hz, Exynos 850

18. Galaxy M32 – 6.4" FHD+ AMOLED, MediaTek Helio G80

19. Galaxy M32 5G – 6.5" HD+ TFT, MediaTek Dimensity 720

20. Galaxy M52 5G – 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED+, Snapdragon 778G

2022 (4th Generation)

21. Galaxy M13 – 6.6" FHD+ PLS LCD, Exynos 850

22. Galaxy M13 5G – 6.5" HD+ LCD, MediaTek Dimensity 700

23. Galaxy M23 5G – 6.6" FHD+ TFT, Snapdragon 750G

24. Galaxy M33 5G – 6.6" FHD+ TFT, Exynos 1280

25. Galaxy M53 5G – 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED+, MediaTek Dimensity 900

2023 (5th Generation)

26. Galaxy M04 – 6.5" HD+ PLS LCD, MediaTek Helio P35

27. Galaxy M14 5G – 6.6" FHD+ PLS LCD, Exynos 1330

28. Galaxy M34 5G – 6.5" FHD+ Super AMOLED, Exynos 1280

29. Galaxy M54 5G – 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED+, Exynos 1380

2024 (6th Generation)

30. Galaxy M05 – 6.7" HD+ PLS LCD, MediaTek Helio G85

31. Galaxy M15 5G – 6.5" FHD+ Super AMOLED, MediaTek Dimensity 6100+

32. Galaxy M35 5G – 6.6" FHD+ Super AMOLED, Exynos 1380

33. Galaxy M55 5G – 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED+, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

2025 (7th Generation)

34. Galaxy M06 5G – 6.7" HD+ PLS LCD, MediaTek Dimensity 6300

35. Galaxy M16 5G – 6.7" FHD+ 90Hz Super AMOLED, MediaTek Dimensity 6300

36. Galaxy M36 5G – Upcoming budget 5G model

37. Galaxy M56 5G – 6.74" FHD+ 120Hz Super AMOLED+, Exynos 1480

Special Editions & Variants

• Galaxy M Quantum – Security-focused variant released in South Korea

• Galaxy M FE (Fan Edition) – Expected release in late 2025

Based on the latest available information, here are the updated and comprehensive lists of Samsung Galaxy M and F series smartphones, including models released up to 2025.

📱 Samsung Galaxy M Series (2019–2025)

2019

1. Galaxy M10

2. Galaxy M10s

3. Galaxy M20

4. Galaxy M30

5. Galaxy M30s

6. Galaxy M40

2020

7. Galaxy M01

8. Galaxy M01s

9. Galaxy M11

10. Galaxy M21

11. Galaxy M21s

12. Galaxy M31

13. Galaxy M31s

14. Galaxy M51

2021

15. Galaxy M02

16. Galaxy M02s

17. Galaxy M12

2022

18. Galaxy M13

19. Galaxy M23 5G

20. Galaxy M33 5G

21. Galaxy M53 5G

2023

22. Galaxy M14 5G

23. Galaxy M14 4G

24. Galaxy M54 5G

2024

25. Galaxy M05

26. Galaxy M15 5G – 6.5" FHD+ Super AMOLED, MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 6,000mAh battery

27. Galaxy M35 5G – 6.6" Super AMOLED, Exynos 1380, 6,000mAh battery

28. Galaxy M55 5G – 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, 5,000mAh battery

29. Galaxy M55s 5G

2025

30. Galaxy M16 5G – Entry-level 5G, Exynos 1330

31. Galaxy M36 5G – Upcoming budget 5G model

32. Galaxy M56 5G – Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 5,000mAh battery

📱 Samsung Galaxy F Series (2020–2025)

2020

1. Galaxy F41

2021

2. Galaxy F02s

3. Galaxy F12

4. Galaxy F22

5. Galaxy F42 5G

6. Galaxy F52 5G

7. Galaxy F62

2022

8. Galaxy F13

9. Galaxy F23 5G

2023

10. Galaxy F04

11. Galaxy F14 5G

12. Galaxy F34 5G

13. Galaxy F54 5G

2024

14. Galaxy F05

15. Galaxy F14

16. Galaxy F15 5G – 6.6" FHD+ Super AMOLED, MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 6,000mAh battery

17. Galaxy F55 5G – 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED+, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, 5,000mAh battery

2025

18. Galaxy F06 5G – 6.7" HD+ PLS LCD, MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 5,000mAh battery

19. Galaxy F16 – 6.7" FHD+ 90Hz Super AMOLED, MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 5,000mAh battery 

Galaxy XCover Series (2011–2025)

Early Models

1. Galaxy XCover (GT-S5690) (2011) – IP67-rated, 3.65" LCD, Android 2.3

2. Galaxy XCover 2 (2013) – Improved durability, IP67

3. Galaxy XCover 3 (2015) – MIL-STD-810G, 4.5" screen, Exynos chipset

4. Galaxy XCover 4 (2017) – IP68, 5" HD display, Exynos 7570

Pro & Business Models

5. Galaxy XCover Pro (2020) – MIL-STD-810G, 6.3" FHD+, removable 4,050mAh battery

6. Galaxy XCover 5 (2021) – Compact rugged design, 5.3" HD display

7. Galaxy XCover 6 Pro (2022) – 5G/Wi-Fi 6E, MIL-STD-810H, programmable "Active Key"

8. Galaxy XCover 7 (2024) – 6.6" FHD+, Dimensity 6100+, IP68/MIL-STD-810H

Upcoming Models

9. Galaxy XCover 8 (Expected 2025) – Rumored to feature enhanced drop protection, improved durability features

Here's the updated and complete list of Samsung Galaxy Note Series phones, from the first model (2011) to the final release before discontinuation (2022):

Main Galaxy Note Series

1. Galaxy Note (N7000) (2011) – 5.3" display, introduced the S Pen

2. Galaxy Note II (N7100) (2012) – 5.5" screen, improved S Pen functionality

3. Galaxy Note 3 (N9000) (2013) – 5.7" Full HD display, first with a leather back

4. Galaxy Note 4 (N9100) (2014) – QHD Super AMOLED, metal frame, improved S Pen

5. Galaxy Note 5 (N9200) (2015) – Glass/metal design, non-removable battery

6. Galaxy Note 7 (N9300) (2016) – Iris scanner, but discontinued due to battery issues

7. Galaxy Note FE (Fan Edition) (2017) – Re-released safe version of Note 7

8. Galaxy Note 8 (N9500) (2017) – Dual-camera system, first Note with dual rear cameras

9. Galaxy Note 9 (N9600) (2018) – Bluetooth S Pen, 4000mAh battery, large 6.4" display

10. Galaxy Note 10/10+ (2019) – Two sizes, hole-punch display, no headphone jack

11. Galaxy Note 20/20 Ultra (2020) – Last Note with S Pen slot, 120Hz display, 108MP camera

12. Galaxy Note 20 FE (2021) – Limited release, fan edition with similar features to Note 20

Special Editions

• Galaxy Note Edge (2014) – First with curved edge display

• Galaxy Note 10 Lite (2020) – Budget version with flat display

Discontinuation

After 2021, Samsung effectively merged the Note series into the Galaxy S Ultra line (S22 Ultra, S23 Ultra, etc.), which continue the Note legacy by featuring built-in S Pen support.

Main Galaxy J Series (2015-2019)

1. Galaxy J1 (2015) – 4.3" display, entry-level smartphone

2. Galaxy J2 (2015) – Super AMOLED display, entry-level

3. Galaxy J3 (2016) – Improved specs with better performance

4. Galaxy J5 (2015) – Mid-range phone with 13MP rear camera

5. Galaxy J7 (2015) – Larger screen, better camera, and battery life

6. Galaxy J1 (2016) – Mini version of J1 with updated specs

7. Galaxy J3 (2017) – Value model with better performance

8. Galaxy J5 (2017) – Upgraded version with better display and camera

9. Galaxy J7 (2017) – Popular mid-range phone with a 13MP camera

10. Galaxy J7+ (2017) – Dual rear cameras for better photography

11. Galaxy J8 (2018) – Infinity Display, 6.0" Super AMOLED

12. Galaxy J6 (2018) – Affordable option with 5.6" Super AMOLED

13. Galaxy J4 (2018) – Budget model with a 5.5" display

14. Galaxy J2 Core (2018) – Android Go edition for budget-conscious users

Special Editions

• Galaxy J Max – Large 7.0" display, targeted for media consumption

• Galaxy J Prime – Variant for specific markets with improved specs

• Galaxy J (2016) – Rebranded models released in various regions

Discontinuation

The Galaxy J series was phased out in 2019 and replaced by:

• Galaxy A series – Mid-range smartphones with a balance of features and pricing

• Galaxy M series – Online-focused, budget-friendly models

Galaxy C Series Models (2016-2017)

1. Galaxy C5 (2016)

   • 5.2" FHD Super AMOLED display

   • Snapdragon 617 chipset

   • Metal unibody design

2. Galaxy C7 (2016)

   • 5.7" FHD Super AMOLED display

   • Snapdragon 625 chipset

   • 16MP rear camera

3. Galaxy C5 Pro (2017)

   • Snapdragon 626 chipset

   • 4GB RAM + 64GB storage

   • 16MP rear camera

4. Galaxy C7 Pro (2017)

   • Snapdragon 626 chipset

   • Always-On Display feature

   • 16MP rear camera

5. Galaxy C8 (2017)

   • MediaTek Helio P25 chipset

   • Dual rear cameras (first in C series)

   • Also released as Galaxy J7+ in some markets

6. Galaxy C9 Pro (2016)

   • 6.0" FHD Super AMOLED display

   • Snapdragon 653 chipset

   • 6GB RAM (flagship specs for the time)

Key Features of the Galaxy C Series:

• China-Exclusive: These phones were never sold officially in global markets.

• Premium Mid-Range: Positioned between the J series (budget) and S series (flagship).

• Samsung Pay Support: Available on C-series devices, unlike the J series.

• Metal Build: High-quality, durable metal unibody design.

Why Was the Galaxy C Series Discontinued?

• Merging with Galaxy A Series: In 2018 and beyond, the C series was effectively merged with the Galaxy A lineup, which was more globally focused.

• Overlapping with A7/A8: There was overlap between the C series and the A series, leading to product streamlining.

• Product Portfolio Streamlining: Samsung consolidated its mid-range offerings for better market segmentation.

Main Galaxy Grand Models

1. Galaxy Grand (GT-I9080/I9082) (2012)

   • 5" WVGA display

   • Dual-SIM variant (I9082)

   • 1.2GHz dual-core processor

2. Galaxy Grand Neo (GT-I9060) (2014)

   • Budget version with 5" display

   • 1.2GHz quad-core processor

3. Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7100) (2013)

   • 5.25" HD display

   • 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400

4. Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530) (2014)

   • 5" qHD display

   • 1.2GHz quad-core processor

   • Multiple regional variants

5. Galaxy Grand Max (SM-G720) (2015)

   • 5.25" HD display

   • 13MP rear camera

6. Galaxy Grand Prime Plus (SM-J250) (2016)

   • Final model in series

   • Android 7.0 Nougat

Special Variants

• Galaxy Grand Duos (Dual-SIM version)

• Galaxy Grand Lite (Budget version)

• Galaxy Grand Quattro (4.7" display variant)

Why Was the Galaxy Grand Series Discontinued?

• Replaced by Galaxy A and J Series: The Grand series was gradually phased out in favor of Samsung's more mainstream A and J series.

• Phablet Category Absorbed: The phablet category, once distinct, became integrated into Samsung's mainline A series.

• Last Model Released in 2016: The final Galaxy Grand model was the Grand Prime Plus, released in 2016, marking the end of the series.

Main Galaxy Core Models

1. Galaxy Core (GT-I8260/I8262) (2013)

   • 4.3" WVGA display

   • 1.2GHz dual-core

   • Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

   • Dual-SIM variant (I8262)

2. Galaxy Core Plus (GT-I8580) (2013)

   • Slightly upgraded version

   • 4.3" WVGA display

   • 1.2GHz dual-core

3. Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H) (2014)

   • 4.5" WVGA display

   • 1.2GHz quad-core

   • Android 4.4 (KitKat)

4. Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360) (2014)

   • 4.5" WVGA display

   • 1.2GHz quad-core

   • LTE support in some variants

5. Galaxy Core Max (SM-G510) (2014)

   • 4.8" qHD display

   • 1.2GHz quad-core

6. Galaxy Core Lite (SM-G358) (2014)

   • Budget version

   • 4.7" WVGA display

Special Variants

• Galaxy Core Advance (GT-I8580) (2013)

  • Physical navigation keys

  • NFC support

• Galaxy Core Duos (GT-I8262) (2013)

  • Dual-SIM support

Discontinuation

• The Core series was gradually replaced by the Galaxy J series (2015-2018), and later by the Galaxy A0x/M0x series (2019+).

Why Discontinued?

• Market Shifts: With the rise of the Galaxy J and A series, the Galaxy Core series became obsolete, as Samsung shifted focus to more advanced budget options with better displays and specifications.

• Emerging Market Focus: The Core series was aimed at emerging markets, where the demand for basic, affordable smartphones was high.

Main Galaxy Ace Models

1. Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830) (2011)

   • 3.5" HVGA display

   • 800MHz single-core processor

   • Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

   • Iconic budget model, very popular for first-time Android users

2. Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500) (2012)

   • 3.65" HVGA display

   • 1GHz single-core processor

   • Upgraded version with better performance

3. Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) (2012)

   • 3.8" WVGA display

   • 800MHz dual-core processor

   • Premium version with a better display and performance

4. Galaxy Ace 3 (GT-S7270) (2013)

   • 4.0" WVGA display

   • 1.2GHz dual-core processor

   • LTE variant available for faster connectivity

5. Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310) (2014)

   • 4.0" WVGA display

   • 1.2GHz quad-core processor

   • Android 4.4 (KitKat)

6. Galaxy Ace Style (SM-G310) (2014)

   • Similar to Ace 4

   • Different design style

7. Galaxy Ace 5 (SM-A5000) (2015)

   • 4.5" WVGA display

   • 1.2GHz quad-core processor

   • Final Ace model before being phased out

Special Variants

• Galaxy Ace Duos (Dual-SIM versions)

• Galaxy Ace NXT (2015 budget version)

• Galaxy Ace VE (Value Edition variants)

Series Characteristics:

• Display Size: 3.5"-4.5" small screens

• Price Range: Ultra-budget ($80-$150)

• Materials: Full plastic bodies

• Performance: Basic smartphone functionality

Discontinuation

The Ace series was gradually replaced by the Galaxy J series (2015-2018), and later by the Galaxy A0x/M0x series(2019+). These newer series offered more advanced specifications at similar price points, phasing out the entry-level Ace lineup.

Why Discontinued?

• Market Evolution: As the budget market grew, there was a push for more performance and modern features. The Ace series, with its relatively low performance, was replaced by the more capable J series.

• Transition to More Advanced Models: The J and A series offered better displays, processors, and features, making the Ace series redundant in the market.