Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 review, price: Specs of the $300 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean-running Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 include a 4-inch display, a dual-core processor, and an internal storage of up to 64GB with MicroSD support.

The handset was labeled a “midrange champion.” But though it was only unveiled summer of 2013, the unit is not worth buying anymore. Compared with the more affordable budget-friendly Android alternatives and Samsung’s dual-SIM variants, the Ace 3 is expensive.

In an earlier story, Tech Radar notes that the Ace 3 is part of Samsung’s goal to provide an Android smartphone option for every market segment. The South Korean tech giant’s move to appeal to lower and lower price points has since expanded.

CNET notes that as a mid-range handset, the Ace 3 is “stingy on specs” writing that its 1.2 GHz dual-core processor is “noting to write home about” and the pixel resolution for a 4-inch display stretches its sharpness.

Its entry-level internal storage of 8GB is crammed and basically only allows 5GB of space. The microSD support, however, enables you to use an external SD card for up to 64GB.

In terms of performance, Wired U.K. mentions that the handset experiences lag, particularly when you move around menus and opening apps. Based on the magazine’s AnTuTu benchmark test, the Ace 3 is ahead of other dual-core devices like the Galaxy Tab 3 and Sony Xperia L.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 is a seemingly decent device. But the presence of budget friendly Androids diminishes it appeal. It also doesn’t have the same cultish following that older handsets like the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S3 has, and it’s primarily because the latter smartphone are either derivatives of or former flagships.