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Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch#5612

Released: 2011

Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch

Overall Score

27.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5612)27.1
Performance(#6116)44.1
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1657)80.5
Battery(#6794)17.4
Build(#2769)17.2
Connectivity(#6121)34.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch

Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch features a sleek design with dimensions of 130 x 70 x 10 mm and a weight of 130g, available in black and white.
  • Its 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at around 206 ppi.
  • Powered by the Exynos 4210 Dual chipset and a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, it delivers satisfactory performance for everyday tasks.
  • The device includes 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, allowing for moderate multitasking and app usage.
  • The rear camera boasts an 8 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is 2 MP.
  • With an 1800mAh battery, the phone supports basic usage but lacks fast or wireless charging options.
  • Running on Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), the software experience is dated 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 absence of water resistance and stereo speakers is notable, yet the headphone jack remains a useful feature.
  • Overall, the Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch combines solid build quality with essential features for its time.

Specifications

General

Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionFor SprintAlso known as Samsung SPH-D710, Samsung Within

Display

Size4.52"
TypeSuper AMOLED Plus
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~206 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

Capacity1800 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions130 x 70 x 10 mm (5.12 x 2.76 x 0.39 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable
SAR0.40 W/kg (head)     0.54 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkCDMA / EVDO
Network SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot; WiMax
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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass