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Samsung Galaxy S II 4G I9100M#5623

Released: 2011

Samsung Galaxy S II 4G I9100M

Overall Score

27.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5623)27.1
Performance(#6116)44.1
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1657)80.5
Battery(#7055)16.7
Build(#2779)17.2
Connectivity(#6037)34.8
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S II 4G I9100M

Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy S II 4G I9100M features a sleek and lightweight design, measuring 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm and weighing 116 grams.
  • It sports a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at around 217 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by the Exynos 4210 Dual chipset, with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 1GB of RAM, allowing for smooth multitasking.
  • The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording at 30fps, while a 2 MP front camera is available for selfies.
  • The 1700 mAh battery supports standard charging and lacks wireless capabilities, which may limit usage time.
  • Running on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), the software experience is basic compared to modern standards.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The phone does not have water resistance and is available only in black.
  • Overall, the Galaxy S II 4G I9100M offers solid features for its time, though it may feel outdated today.

Specifications

General

Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionFor Virgin Mobile and Bell in Canada

Display

Size4.3"
TypeSuper AMOLED Plus
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass

Performance

ChipsetExynos 4210 Dual
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUMali-400MP4
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.2", AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity1700 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm (4.93 x 2.60 x 0.33 in)
Weight116 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable
SAR0.16 W/kg (head)     0.96 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass