Overall Score
28.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#5281)28.5
Performance(#5545)49.2
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1677)80.4
Battery(#6738)17.8
Build(#2968)16.9
Connectivity(#4895)45.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
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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
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, 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
Capacity1850 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions129.8 x 68.8 x 9.5 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.37 in)
Weight130.5 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SAR0.12 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass