Galaxy S II
The 2011 phone that made Samsung a serious flagship contender.
The Galaxy S II is a flagship Samsung smartphone released Apr 2011, with a launch price of $529. It pairs the Exynos 4210 with a 4.3" WVGA AMOLED display, a 8 MP · f/2.65 main camera and a 1,650 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 16/100 — The 2011 phone that put Samsung on the flagship map. Standout strengths: remarkably thin and light for 2011. and fast dual-core exynos and a vivid super amoled plus screen. Main trade-off: low 800 × 480 resolution by later standards.
The 2011 phone that put Samsung on the flagship map.
The Galaxy S II was thin, fast and a massive seller — the device that made Samsung a credible Android flagship maker. A vintage device today.
Read the full review- Remarkably thin and light for 2011.
- Fast dual-core Exynos and a vivid Super AMOLED Plus screen.
- Removable battery and microSD.
- A huge commercial success.
Full specifications
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How the Galaxy S II compares
| Galaxy S II | Droid Razr | Galaxy Nexus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Chipset | Exynos 4210 | TI OMAP 4430 | TI OMAP 4460 |
| Display | 4.3" WVGA AMOLED | 4.3" qHD AMOLED | 4.65" HD AMOLED |
| Main camera | 8 MP · f/2.65 | 8 MP · f/2.4 | 5 MP · f/2.75 |
| Battery | 1,650 mAh | 1,780 mAh | 1,750 mAh |
| Launch price | $529 | $299 | $399 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy S II released?
The Galaxy S II was released in Apr 2011.
How much does the Galaxy S II cost?
The Galaxy S II launched at $529 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy S II screen size and type?
The Galaxy S II has a 4.3" WVGA AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy S II use?
The Galaxy S II is powered by the Exynos 4210 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S II have?
The Galaxy S II ships with 1 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy S II battery capacity?
The Galaxy S II has a 1,650 mAh battery.
How fast does the Galaxy S II charge?
The Galaxy S II supports ~10 W wired charging.
Does the Galaxy S II have wireless charging?
The Galaxy S II does not support wireless charging.
What is the Galaxy S II main camera?
The Galaxy S II has a 8 MP · f/2.65 main camera.
How much does the Galaxy S II weigh?
The Galaxy S II weighs 116 g.
What colours does the Galaxy S II come in?
The Galaxy S II is available in 2 colours: Black, White.
Is the Galaxy S II worth buying?
The Galaxy S II was thin, fast and a massive seller — the device that made Samsung a credible Android flagship maker. A vintage device today. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy S II an editorial score of 16/100.
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