Samsung Galaxy S2 4G
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Samsung Galaxy S2 4G Overview
The Galaxy S2 (sometimes known as the Galaxy S II) is the follow up to Samsung's widely successful Galaxy S lineup. This time, the Galaxy S2 raises all the stakes and Samsung has found a way to double almost every spec in a true, one of a kind sequel.
With a 4.3-inch SAMOLED Plus screen (no more Pentile Matrix display), 1.2GHz dual-core Exynos processor, 8MP rear camera/ 2MP front-facing camera, both 1080p recording and playback, NFC capabilities, great battery life and one of the thinnest phones on the globe, the Galaxy S2 is a welcome update to the Galaxy family. Superphones don't get much better than this.
Many have heralded the S II as being the best smartphone to come out yet, with some reviewers saying that even the iPhone 4 can't beat it. It has Samsung's overlay, TouchWiz 4.0, which is said to be leaps and bounds better than 3.0.
Samsung Galaxy S2 4G Specs
| General | |
| Form Factor: | Candybar |
| AKA: | Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy S2 |
| Date Released (YYYY/MM/DD): | 2011/10/10 |
| Size | |
| Weight: | 4.77 ounces |
| Dimensions: | 5.11 x 2.71 x 0.37 inches |
| Display | |
| Resolution: | 480x800 |
| Size: | 4.52-inch |
| Type: | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Camera | |
| Video: | 1080p @ 30 fps |
| Flash: | LED |
| Auto-focus: | Yes |
| Megapixels: | 8 MP / 2 MP |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS: | Yes, with A-GPS |
| USB: | microUSB 2.0 |
| Bluetooth: | 3.0 + A2DP/HS |
| Wi-Fi: | 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| HDMI: | Yes, via microUSB |
| Multimedia | |
| Headset Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Radio: | No |
| Battery | |
| Type: | 1650 mAh |
| Hardware/OS | |
| Operating System: | Android 2.3.6 |
| Internal Memory: | 16 GB |
| External Memory: | microSD (up to 32 GB) |
| RAM: | 1 GB |
| Processor: | 1.5 GHz dual-core |
Samsung Galaxy S2 4G Reviews
CNET "With its dual-core processor, vibrant display, and great performance, the sleek and powerful Samsung Galaxy S II rises as AT&T's top Android smartphone."
Engadget "Whereas Sprint opted to enlarge the screen and add in a few other select design tweaks, it appears that AT&T wanted to keep its variant -- appropriately named the Galaxy S II -- as close to the international smash hit as possible, opting for the same display size, squared corners and battery (albeit, with a twist)."
The Verge "It’s got a big, 4.3-inch screen, connects to AT&T’s HSPA+ network, and has a super-fast Samsung processor. But is that enough to compete with the iPhone? Is it enough to be the best Android phone on AT&T, or even Samsung’s best?"
Android Central "You can't get a better Android smartphone on AT&T. This is as fast and as light as anything available today."
Androinica "I’m sure most of you who follow the crazy world of smartphones must have heard of this wildly popular phone in Europe called the Samsung Galaxy S II."
Android Community "Welcome back to one of the quickest and highest selling Android-based smartphone series in the Google-based mobil OS’ history, here representing with the AT&T version of the Samsung Galaxy S II."
Slash Gear "I’m sure everyone was jealous it was first released throughout Europe and Asia, but for those that have patiently been waiting it’s finally here and available for AT&T."
Ubergizmo "The Galaxy S2 is defined by Samsung and carriers with a two sentences: “ultra-powerful, ultra-thin, ultra brilliant” or “vidid, fast, slim”."
PCWorld "The Samsung Galaxy S II pretty much has it all: a dual-core processor, HSPA+ speeds and a gorgeous display. But a current security flaw with the lock screen causes some concern."
Phone Arena "Sure it can be considered a long time in the making, even more when the original model launched overseas a few months ago, but AT&T customers are undoubtedly going to satiate their appetites with the Samsung Galaxy S II."
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Samsung Galaxy S2 4G News
White Samsung Galaxy S II’s Now Available At T-Mobile Retail Stores The white Galaxy S II has been available for quite sometime via T-Mobile’s site, but unfortunately these pale devices were sold exclusively online only. Well, today, TMoNews caught wind that brick and mortar stores had begun receiving shipments of the white GSII, and that they will officially go on sale tomorrow. So, if for some [...]
T-Mobile’s White Samsung Galaxy S II Now Available Online for $230 Following news that the T-Mobile Galaxy S II would be getting a software upgrade to add WiFi calling, the white version of that very phone is now available online (or through telesales and customer care). It’s a 4.5 inch Super AMOLED Plus gem with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and HSPA+ radios. It can be yours [...]
T-Mobile Galaxy S II Software Upgrade Goes Out Today The HTC Amaze 4G isn’t the only T-Mobile Android phone getting some upgrade love. The Samsung Galaxy S II is also getting an upgrade over the air and via Kies Mini. Like the Amaze 4G’s upgrade it’s also getting WiFi calling and numerous fixes and enhancements for battery and caller ID features. Be on the [...]
T-Mobile Confirms White Samsung Galaxy S II To Make Its Debut Next Week Today, T-Mobile let the world know via Twitter, that the all new white version of their Galaxy S II superphone will be making its debut next Wednesday, December 14th. The new paler looking GS2 will only be available online so don’t bother getting dressed and into your T-Mobile store if you were looking to get [...]
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II Successfully Rooted I have some good news for all you ROM and flashing addicts out there. The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II has been successfully rooted and the process is almost scary easy. Now, I don’t think there are any custom/modified ROMs just yet but this should give GS2 users the ability to remove any and all [...]
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II Source Code Released While Samsung may not have the best track record when it comes to updating their device’s to the latest version of Android — they don’t mess around with that source code. The T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy S II found its kernel source exposed for all to see today via Samsung’s official site. Although [...]
T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy S II Now Available Alongside today’s availability of the HTC Amaze 4G, T-Mobile’s now offering their version of the Samsung Galaxy S II. As you may know, their version differs in processor type from the other carriers’ – they opted to go with a Qualcomm 1.5GHz dual-core processor instead of Samsung’s Exynos in order to provide speeds up to [...]
Hands On: T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II (Hercules) Blogging to you live from beautiful San Diego, CA for the 2011 CTIA conference, Rob and I went hands on with the T-Mobile Galaxy S II — previously known as the Hercules — to give you our initial impressions with the device. From all the pictures and videos I’ve seen of the Canadian version of [...]
T-Mobile USA Samsung Galaxy S II Presales Begin Today for $230 T-Mobile’s opened up the floodgates for all of you hoping to get in on the Galaxy S II fun. For $230 you can claim your own unit of the 4.5 inch device that is still considered to be one of the best smartphones in the game today. T-Mobile’s version varies a bit from everyone else’s [...]
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II Gets Benchmarked [Video] It wasn’t too long ago we found out that the T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy S II would not feature the coveted dual-core Exynos processor like its Galaxy S II cousins on Sprint and AT&T. Instead we learned this variant would feature a dual-core Snapdragon processor (APQ8060) clocked at 1.5GHz. Many of our readers [...]
T-Mobile Announces Launch and Availability Details for Samsung Galaxy S II [October 12th for $230] The last carrier to announce their plans for availability and pricing for the Galaxy S II, T-Mobile, have done just that in an announcement today (which they teased they’d be making on Twitter earlier). The Galaxy S II has been dated for October 12th and users can by the devices for $230 on a new [...]
No Exynos Processor for T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy S II While Sprint and AT&T’s variants of the Samsung Galaxy S II will retain the Exynos processor found in the international version of the phone, T-Mobile’s will not. Samsung’s marketing manager Philip Berne confirmed that the 1.2GHz dual-core CPU made in-house by the manufacturer of the Android smartphone would not carry over to the handset, but [...]
T-Mobile Galaxy S II Shows Up On Official Samsung Site Samsung has finally added the T-Mobile Galaxy S II (SGH-T989) to their smartphone listings on their official site today. If you were hoping to get some more “official” insight on the device — like the official name, which processor it will be using or if it will be compatible with HSPA+ 42Mbs — once again, [...]
Official: T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy S II Is Announced We’ve just received a press release from T-Mobile announcing their upcoming Samsung Galaxy S II. Details were vague with a release date of “this fall” and no official name for the device (possibly just Galaxy S II?). There’s was definitely no mention of the “Hercules” moniker we’ve known as the device for months now. Details [...]
Samsung Hercules for T-Mobile is Indeed a Galaxy S II Phone If you still had any doubt that the Samsung Hercules would be T-Mobile’s Galaxy S II (or one of several possible variants for it), our friends at TmoNews have procured evidence that further strengthens the rumor. We don’t see much in the shots here, but the back shows T-Mobile’s logo, the Galaxy S II branding [...]
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