Samsung Galaxy S II Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4.27", 800 x 480
Main Camera
8 Megapixel
Operating System
Google Android 2.3
Storage
16 GB
Processor
ARM Cortex-A9
Battery
1650 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S II
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 125 mm Worse than 58 % of phones rated.
Width 66 mm Worse than 54 % of phones rated.
Depth 8 mm Better than 83 % of phones rated.
Weight 116 g Better than 70 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Pink | White
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.34 W/kg
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type MHL (Micro-USB) - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm

The Samsung Galaxy S II has dimensions 125 mm × 66 mm × 8 mm. Its weight is 116 g.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S II
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology Super AMOLED Plus
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.27" Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 800 x 480 pixels Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Features Wallpaper, scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 4.27" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy S II is 800 x 480 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S II
Processor Type (CPU) ARM Cortex-A9
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz Worse than 67 % of phones rated.

Samsung Galaxy S II is supplied with ARM Cortex-A9. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Samsung Galaxy S II is 1.2 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S II
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 16 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S II
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 4x Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Special Effects Negative, Black & White, Sepia, Greyscale
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
White Balance Automatic, presets
Light Source LED light
Still Image Resolutions 640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 2048 x 1536, 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1536, 800 x 480, 2048 x 1232, 1600 x 960, 3264 x 1968, 3072 x 1856
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy S II has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 8 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 4x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Many people will also benefit from the facial recognition feature. In translation it means the camera can recognise face of person in the frame and automatically focus on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S II
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1650 mAh Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 710 hours Better than 93 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1100 minutes Better than 76 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 1100 min
Standby (GSM): up to 710 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 520 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 610 hrs
Talk (video): up to 220 min
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy S II is 1650 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

The standby time for this phone is 710 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Samsung Galaxy S II will last one charge with constant phone calls 1100 minutes.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S II
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Google Android 2.3
User Interface Samsung TouchWiz 4.0
Navigation A-GPS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Samsung Galaxy S II supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Google Android 2.3.

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S II
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, GAP, SDAP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, MAP, SSP
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS, EMS

Bluetooth 3.0 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S II
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, VC-1, FLV, XviD, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S II
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor
Ring Tone Formats MP3
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty 64
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, unit conversion, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, intelligent typing (SWYPE), Samsung AllShare
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S II
Included Accessories Power adapter
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C

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