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Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II#4598

Released: 2011

Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II

Overall Score

32.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4598)32.3
Performance(#6092)44.3
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1657)80.5
Battery(#7153)16.4
Build(#330)89.5
Connectivity(#6037)34.8
Audio(#1963)8.9

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
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, 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

Capacity1650 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

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
ColorsBlack, White, Pink
Foldable
SAR0.16 W/kg (head)     0.96 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass