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Samsung Galaxy S2

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
19
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3.9 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
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1 stars
11 %
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Pros

  • useful widgets for quickly adjusting wallpaper and running applications
  • Smartphones produce awesome images with great color
  • graphics were very good

Cons

  • sheer humiliation unleashed on the rivals was just bewildering
  • the keyboard feels a little cramped in the portrait mode
  • it only has 1GB internal storage

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 4.3 in
  • 800, 480 px
  • Super AMOLED
  • 217 ppi
  • 1650 mAh
  • Dual-core
  • 2 Mpx

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Samsung Galaxy S2 - Variants

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Galaxy S2 32GB
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB
Galaxy S2 16GB
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB

Samsung Galaxy S2 - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy S2

Pros

  • useful widgets for quickly adjusting wallpaper and running applications
  • Smartphones produce awesome images with great color
  • graphics were very good
  • played back perfectly fine
  • The performance on offer is absolutely stunning
  • Pretty nifty and time saving feature
  • The interface is lovely
  • and all reading material is nicely stacked up in a visually appealing
  • Surprisingly slim
  • unbelievably light
  • Well spaced out

Cons

  • sheer humiliation unleashed on the rivals was just bewildering
  • the keyboard feels a little cramped in the portrait mode
  • it only has 1GB internal storage
  • 16GB internal up to 32GB microSD card
  • It is starting to look a little outdated and boring
  • Maker app being unable to handle the Galaxy S II's 1080p footage
  • The iconography is still somewhat cartoonish
  • inability not to tinker
  • mapping renders as quickly as you can scroll
  • Auto-capitalization is inconsistent sometimes
  • It symobilizes a website link url

Samsung Galaxy S2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.3 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1650 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
217 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy S2 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.1
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
GPU modelARM Mali-400
RAM memory1 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.6 f
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.93 in
Width2.6 in
Depth0.33 in
Weight4.09 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0 HS
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1650.0 mAh
Standby time710.0 h
Talk time18.0 h
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Display
Screen size4.3 in
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution800 x 480 px
TechnologySuper AMOLED
Pixel density217.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution2.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productBlack
MaterialPlastic
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
Mobile hotspotyes

Samsung Galaxy S2 - Q&A (2)

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    over 1 year ago
    How old is the Samsung s2?
    winifred.heidenreich
    over 1 year ago
    It was released on 28 October 2011.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Galaxy s2 have a microphone?
    rudolf
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, you can dictatedictate text messages from tje watch as it has a built in microphone.
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Samsung Galaxy S2 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (19)

3.9
Based on 19 reviews
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Samsung Galaxy S2 Home review
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Published: 03.01.2013
Home review
4.0

A fine phone and worthy champion – but the new kids have upped the ante

Samsung Galaxy S2 Samsung Galaxy S2 review
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portablegear.nl
Samsung Galaxy S2 review

In het Samsung Galaxy S2 productdossier lees je alles over de Galaxy S2. Lees wat de Galaxy S2 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Samsung Galaxy S II Review: Stunning and Speedy
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Published: 09.05.2011
Samsung Galaxy S II Review: Stunning and Speedy
0.5

When it comes to display quality and performance, the Galaxy S II is hard to beat.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 review | Stuff
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 review | Stuff

Small but mighty, Samsung's mini Android tablet is seriously good

Samsung Galaxy S2 The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Review
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anandtech.com
Published: 15.10.2015
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Review
Samsung Galaxy S2 Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 Review
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 06.06.2011
Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 Review
4.0

Read the in depth Review of Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Samsung Galaxy S II Review
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businessinsider.my
Published: 06.07.2011
Samsung Galaxy S II Review
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CNET
Published: 20.08.2012
Samsung Galaxy S2

The lightning-fast Samsung Galaxy S2 crams a gorgeous display and powerful camera into one of the slimmest smart phones we've ever held.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Samsung Galaxy S II (Unlocked) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 16.05.2011
Samsung Galaxy S II (Unlocked) Review
4.0

The finest Android smartphone available today, the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S II delivers in almost every way. Thing is, it's so expensive, it almost prices itself out of the market.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
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Published: 06.08.2020
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (Tablet): 4.2 out of 5 stars from 191 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Samsung Galaxy S II Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 19.10.2011
Samsung Galaxy S II Review
4.5

Samsung Galaxy S II review, find out how the Galaxy S II stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Samsung Galaxy S2 Review (Updated 2021)
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Samsung's newest tabs stack up favorably since they're both lighter and thinner than competing Apple tablets.

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Samsung Galaxy S II Android phone
4.8

Samsung Galaxy S II review: The Samsung Galaxy S II has a superb display and excellent all-round performance

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TechRadar
Published: 14.08.2012
Samsung Galaxy S2 review
5.0

Dual-core power, beautiful screen - the Galaxy S II is the kind of sequel we like

Samsung Galaxy S2 Samsung Galaxy S2 review | IT PRO
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Published: 16.05.2011
Samsung Galaxy S2 review | IT PRO

The new Samsung Galaxy S2 is an impressive smartphone, but is it enough to tempt Julian Prokaza away from his iPhone? Read on to find out.

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