Launch report · Samsung

Samsung i9100 (Galaxy S II): 2011 dual-core flagship.

SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2011·$600·Score 72/100

Galaxy S II was Samsung's dual-core breakthrough — 8.5 mm slim with Super AMOLED Plus in 2011.

Key specs at launch

Display

4.3" WVGA Super AMOLED Plus

Chipset

Exynos 4210 Dual 1.2 GHz

RAM

1 GB

Battery

1,650 mAh

What stands out

8.5 mm — thinnest phone at launch.
Super AMOLED Plus brighter.
Dual-core Exynos.
Removable battery.

What to watch

1 GB RAM.
WVGA — not HD.
16 GB base.
Android 2.3 launch.

The phone it has to beat

Nexus 4 (LG)

$299 · score 80/100