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Samsung Galaxy S 2
  • Operating system

    Android 4.1.2

  • Screen size

    4.27 in

  • Processor frequency

    1.2 GHz

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Key points

Video resolution

1080 p

Weight

116 oz

SAR

0.338 W/kg

Battery life on stand by

610 h

DLNA

Yes

HDMI

Yes

CDMA (Version CDMA)

Yes

Weak points

Screen size

4.27 in

Capacity

1650 mAh

4G LTE (Version CDMA)

No

GSM (Version CDMA)

No

GPRS (Version CDMA)

No

EDGE (Version CDMA)

No

UMTS (Version CDMA)

No

HSPA (Version CDMA)

No

HSPA+ (Version CDMA)

No

PPI

218

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Expert reviews

GSMArena

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SlashGear

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phoneArena

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CNet

Since its first Galaxy iteration, Samsung has taken the line of slick black smartphones and run with it, straight down the production line, to produce...

PCWorld

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3G.co.uk

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GSMArena

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PCMAG

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TechSpot

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Digit.in

After the superb Galaxy S, Samsung has their job pretty much cut out, as far as making the successor is concerned. After having warmed up with the...

DigitalVersus

After shifting so many of its Galaxy S smartphones around the world, it's easy to see why Samsung decided to stick with a winning formula and launch...

LaptopMag

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CNet UK

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HotHardware

Samsung's Galaxy S II was first introduced to the world at Mobile World Congress 2011, and despite the fact that quite a few smartphones have shipped...

PCWorld

The Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T feels like a winner in every way: It’s got a gorgeous screen, really zippy performance, and it is so light and slim...

ITP.net

When we reviewed the original Galaxy S in our September 2010 smartphone grouptest, it impressed us so much that we awarded it our Best Performance...

SlashGear

Say hello to the Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T now that this phone has finally landed in the US. I'm sure everyone was jealous it was first released...

phoneArena

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PCMAG

The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S II is finally available on AT&T, and it was worth the wait. Very similar to the unlocked version ($699, 4...

PCWorld

By now, you’ve probably gotten an earful about the Samsung Galaxy S II. This Android phone is a hit in Europe and now, after many long months of...

DigitalTrends

The Samsung Galaxy S II was announced way back in January at CES, and has been out around the world since April, but we're only just now getting a...

GSMArena

Today, we have the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II at the start line. Out of the U.S. trio of power- droids, it comes closest to the original, having kept...

PCWorld

By now, you’ve probably gotten an earful about the Samsung Galaxy S II. This Android phone is a hit in Europe and now, after many long months of...

phoneArena

Completing the trifecta, T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy S II is about to embark on its own journey, as it aims to reign supreme over T-Mobile’s lineup....

GSMArena

The T-Mobile version of Samsung Galaxy S II is has taken a sharp departure from its GSM siblings. Compared to the original I9100, the droid has grown...

PCWorld

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II Review: A High-Quality, Top-of-the-Line Phone Considering the massive screen, the crazy-powerful processor, and the NFC...

CNet

Portions of this review were taken from our evaluations of the other Samsung Galaxy S II models. Just like Sprint and AT&T customers, T-Mobile...

PCMAG

The Samsung Galaxy S II series is truly taking the smartphone world by storm. First there was the extremely popular unlocked version ($699, 4 stars)...

LaptopMag

If you think Samsung can't improve on the Galaxy S 4G--one of the best Android handsets to ever land on T-Mobile--you've got another thing coming. The...

LaptopMag

While wireless carriers usually strike deals to gain exclusivity on certain smartphones, they've taken a different approach with the Samsung Galaxy S...

Imaging Resource

Since we reviewed the camera in the Apple iPhone 4, we thought we should also give the Samsung Galaxy S II's camera a look. It's pretty clear that for...

Tech-Reviews

Once again we have an extremely powerful smartphone in our possession, the Samsung Galaxy S II. The Galaxy S II is probably one of the most popular...

CNet

With the rapid-fire release of one smartphone after another, it's easy for once-great phones to quickly become obsolete. Luckily, the Samsung Galaxy S...

GSMArena

The Samsung Galaxy S II has sold in record numbers worldwide and millions of users must've cheered the news of the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich...

PCMAG

There's no doubt about it: Nearly a year after we reviewed the initial, unlocked version, the Samsung Galaxy S II remains one of the top Android...

LaptopMag

Now that the major carriers have had their turn with the Galaxy S II smartphone, regional carriers are finally getting a taste of Samsung's flagship...

CNet

Portions of this review were taken from our evaluation of the Samsung Epic 4G Touch, since that device and the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G for Boost Mobile...

TechRadar

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Technical specifications

The Samsung Galaxy S 2 has several versions, you will find the features of the i9100 16 Go version then on the (i9100 32 Go, i9100G, LTE, CDMA) alternative versions, only with features that are differents form the principal sheet.

General
Operating system Android 4.1.2
Available Yes
Released (US) April 2011
Released (FR) May 2011
Design Candybar
Color
White
Black
Pink
SAR 0.338 W/kg
Rugged No
Display
Screen type Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution 800x480 pixels
Screen size 4.27 in
Touchscreen Yes
Touchscreen type Capacitive
Multitouch Yes
Colors 16 777 216
3D No
PPI 218
Network
GSM Yes
GSM frequencies 850
900
1800
1900
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
UMTS Yes
UMTS Frequencies 850
900
1900
2100
HSPA Yes
HSPA+ Yes
Maximum theoretical bandwith 21 Mbit/s
CDMA No
4G LTE No
WiMAX No
Digital Camera / Video
Back camera Yes
Photo resolution 8 MP
Video resolution 1080 p
Flash Yes
Flash type LED
Features Auto focus
Smile detection
Panorama
Front camera Yes
Photo resolution 2 MP
Front Flash No
Sensor
Accelerometer Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Proximity sensor Yes
Compass Yes
Barometer No
Ambient light sensor Yes
Size and weight
66.1 in
8.49 in
125.3 in
116 oz
Samsung Galaxy S 2
Height 125.3 in
Width 66.1 in
Thickness 8.49 in
Weight 116 oz
Hardware
CPU Intel XMM 6260
Processor frequency 1.2 GHz
Core number Dual Core
RAM 1024 MB
Internal storage 16 GB
Removable storage Yes
Memory card microSD
microSDHC
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standard 802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Wi-Fi hotspot Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 3.0
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)
Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Generic Access (GAP)
Handsfree (HFP)
Headset (HSP)
Human Interface Device (HID)
Message Access Profile (MAP)
Object Push (OPP)
Phone Book Access (PBAP)
Serial Port (SPP)
Service Discovery Application (SDAP)
SIM Access (SAP)
GPS Yes
GPS type A-GPS
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
USB connector type microUSB
USB features USB charging
Mass storage device
Audio Yes
Headset jack 3.5mm
HDMI Yes
HDMI type via microUSB (MHL)
DLNA Yes
NFC Yes
Infrared No
Multimedia
Music player Yes
Supported formats AAC+
eAAC+
MP3
Video player Yes
Supports DivX
H.263
H.264
MPEG4
Radio Yes
FM Transmitter No
Battery
Battery type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1650 mAh
Battery life on stand by 610 h
Battery life on UMTS/LTE talk time 9 h
Qi wireless charging No
Hardware
Internal storage 32 GB
Hardware
CPU Texas Instruments OMAP 4430
Network
GSM Yes
GSM frequencies 850
900
1800
1900
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
UMTS Yes
UMTS Frequencies 900
2100
HSPA Yes
HSPA+ Yes
Maximum theoretical bandwith 42 Mbit/s
CDMA No
4G LTE Yes
LTE Frequencies 800
1800
2600
WiMAX No
Network
GSM No
GPRS No
EDGE No
UMTS No
HSPA No
HSPA+ No
CDMA Yes
4G LTE No
WiMAX No



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