Overall Score
55.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#4999)55.7
Performance(#12332)51.3
Camera(#6199)42.1
Display(#2292)76.3
Battery(#11458)43.5
Build(#807)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II
Short Review
- The Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II features a sleek design with dimensions of 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm and a lightweight build at 116g, utilizing Gorilla Glass on the front and a plastic back.
- Its 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at approximately 217 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Exynos 4210 Dual chipset, a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, and 1GB of RAM, delivering satisfactory multitasking capabilities for its time.
- The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus and 1080p video recording at 30fps, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 1650 mAh capacity, although it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), featuring the TouchWiz UI for a customized 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.
- Special features are limited, with no water resistance or stereo speakers, but it retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Galaxy S II combines a solid design with competent performance and camera capabilities for its era.
Specifications
General
Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.3"
TypeSuper AMOLED Plus
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetExynos 4210 Dual
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUMali-400MP4
Memory16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.2", AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1650 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm (4.93 x 2.60 x 0.33 in)
Weight116 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Pink
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
OS VersionAndroid 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes