Overall Score
27.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#5414)27.9
Performance(#5612)48.7
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1657)80.5
Battery(#6738)17.8
Build(#3365)16.1
Connectivity(#5865)37.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S II T989 features a sleek design with dimensions of 129.8 x 68.8 x 9.4 mm and a weight of 135g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display offers vibrant colors with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, though the pixel density of ~206 ppi is relatively low by modern standards.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3 chipset, a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, and 1GB of RAM, which provides adequate speed for basic tasks.
- The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
- Battery life is supported by an 1850 mAh capacity, though it lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- The device runs on Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a dated software experience.
- 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 is available in titanium and white colors, but lacks water resistance.
- Overall, the Galaxy S II T989 combines decent performance and a solid display with a functional camera, though it shows its age in software and battery technology.
Specifications
General
Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionFor T-MobileAlso known as Samsung Hercules, Samsung SGH-T989
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
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 220
Memory16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
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 9.4 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.37 in)
Weight135 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsTitanium, white
Foldable✗
SAR0.35 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 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 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass