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Released: 2011

Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE

Overall Score

55.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5179)55.4
Performance(#12292)51.3
Camera(#6153)42.1
Display(#1813)79.5
Battery(#10979)43.5
Build(#9126)70.8

Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE

Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE features a sleek design with dimensions of 129.8 x 68.8 x 9.5 mm and a weight of 130.5g, making it comfortable to hold.
  • Its 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing vibrant colors and sharp visuals at approximately 316 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3 chipset, featuring a dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion CPU and 1GB of RAM, which delivers adequate speed for basic tasks.
  • The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while a 2 MP front camera is available for selfies.
  • Battery life is supported by an 1850 mAh capacity, though it lacks fast or wireless charging options.
  • The device runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), with TouchWiz UI 4 for user interface customization.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, and microUSB 2.0 for data transfer.
  • Notably, the phone does not support 5G or NFC, limiting its future-proofing.
  • The absence of water resistance and stereo speakers may be drawbacks for some users.
  • Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE presents a solid combination of design, display, and performance for its time.

Specifications

General

Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE SHV-E120S

Display

Size4.65"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 220
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity1850 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions129.8 x 68.8 x 9.5 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.37 in)
Weight130.5 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
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

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI 4
OS VersionAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI 4

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes