For 2011, the Samsung Galaxy S2 smartphone was the most productive gadget among its competitors. Many users are satisfied with the purchase and believe that the smartphone is really worth its price.
Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-i9100) / Galaxy S2 / Samsung Galaxy S2 is one of the thinnest smartphones of 2011, with a thickness of almost 8.5 mm. This gadget from Samsung Electronics was announced on February 13, 2011. And went on sale in mid-May 2011.
Specifications
CPU. Galaxy C2 for 2011 was ahead of its competitors in performance tests. It has a Samsung dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor (Exynos 4210 chip) clocked at 1.2GHz. The device also has an additional graphics chip from ARM Mali-400 MP4.
Memory. The smartphone has 1 GB of RAM, of which 256 MB is reserved for the graphics chip. As for the built-in memory, Galaxy C2 can be purchased in two versions - with 8 or 16 gigabytes of memory. There is also a slot for a microSD card - thanks to this, you can increase the gadget's memory by an additional 32 gigabytes (maximum).
Screen. About 11 cm or 4.27 inches - this is the diagonal of the display that the device from Samsung Electronics has. The display is also covered with Gorilla Glass and has a resolution of 800x480 pixels. And in the settings of the gadget, you can set the desired color saturation of the image. Compared to its predecessor (Samsung Galaxy S), the display of this phone consumes 18% less energy.
Camera: The Samsung Galaxy S2 has two cameras. The main camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels. Autofocus mode, face detection and LED flash allow you to take high-quality pictures, even if you have never held the simplest camera in your hands. And those who like to take pictures of various little things, the gadget can please with the presence of a macro mode. The camera also allows you to record high-quality video in FullHD (1080p) format.
The front camera of this gadget is designed for video calls, it has a resolution of 2 megapixels. The front camera lacks autofocus.
Operating system. The gadget has a stock Android 2.3 operating system. However, in 2013, the Galaxy S2's operating system was updated to Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean). At the moment, the device can be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but this firmware version is unofficial.
Battery. The battery capacity is 1650 mAh, which makes it possible to listen to music for 30 hours or talk for 18 hours in a row. And in standby mode, the phone is able to hold out without recharging for 29 days.
It should be noted that with 3G without recharging, the phone can hold out in standby mode for 20-25 days, and in talk mode for about 9 hours. However, such indicators can be achieved only if you do not use the gadget at all.
Additional Information:
- The gadget is equipped with the "S Voice" voice control function. It allows the user not only to use standard voice commands, but also to ask questions that S Voice uses Internet services and user information to answer. This function supports less than ten languages, among which there are Russian, English and German.
- Galaxy C2 has built-in memory encryption.
- Like many smartphones, this device has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, MP3, FM radio, light sensors, proximity sensors, gyroscope, compass.
- The smartphone can be used as a USB storage device.
Versions
Sumsung S2 has several versions:
- Samsung Galaxy S II HD (LTE). This gadget differs from the original in that it has a large display diagonal - 4.65 instead of 4.27 inches. Display resolution - 1280x720 pixels. Another difference of this device is the processor clock speed - 1.5 GHz at 1.2 GHz in the original.
- Samsung Galaxy R. If the original has a resolution of the main camera of 8 megapixels, and the front one - 2, then this version is equipped with cameras with a resolution of 5 and 1.3 megapixels, respectively. Also, the gadget has a different processor - NVidia Tegra 2 AP20H, and the display is Super Clear LCD instead of SuperAMOLED +.
- Samsung Galaxy S2 plus. The gadget has a Broadcom BC28155 processor. Also, this version of the device does not use the protective Gorilla Glass.
Phone price
How much does such a smartphone cost? The cost of the gadget in online stores starts from 9 thousand rubles for the version of the Samsung Galaxy S2 plus. The target price of the original (Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100) for 2019 is about 13 thousand rubles.
Naturally, there are stores that offer this gadget for 16 thousand or even more. However, if you use an aggregator site, you can buy the device in the store where the price is most favorable.
Reviews
“Galaxy S2 is not just a smart phone with a beautiful design, it is something more. You don't want to let go of such a gadget. He knows how to take beautiful pictures, shoot high-quality video, quickly load pages on the Internet … This is one of the best devices for those who really appreciate quality. - this is the opinion of the majority of Samsung Galaxy S2 users.
Approximately 70% of buyers recommend the Galaxy S2 for purchase, rating the smartphone with 5 out of 5 points. About 20% give this gadget a 4 out of 5 rating.
pros
Among the pluses, users note:
- good build quality;
- bright flash;
- good quality photos and videos;
- the presence of a navigator;
- the lightness of the gadget (the smartphone weighs 116 g);
- the ability to exchange data with other devices via Wi-Fi;
- good sound quality and speaker volume;
- noise canceling microphone.
Minuses
Of course, there are no absolutely perfect gadgets, because each user has their own preferences. So, to someone this smartphone seems inconvenient due to the close arrangement of the buttons, for someone the device seems too big, but for someone the disadvantage is the soiled back cover of the phone.
Many users complain about problems with displaying colors - a yellow stripe is visible on the left side of the screen with a neutral gray background. They also note the following disadvantages:
- thin back cover;
- speaker location;
- long battery charge (3-4 hours);
- sometimes the camera won't turn on if the battery has less than 15% charge.
Also, many users believe that for such a gadget, the battery capacity is insufficient and with active use, the phone has to be charged daily. However, this problem can be easily solved by purchasing an additional external battery.
Interesting
- In 2012, Galaxy S2 won the Best Smartphone nomination at the Mobile World Congress.
- The gadget is the receiver of the Samsung Galaxy S.
- Jackie Chan used this smartphone in the movie "Armor of God 3: Mission Zodiac".
Conclusion
For 2011, the Samsung Galaxy S2 was the highest performing smartphone among its competitors. It is great for both social media lovers and those who often play mobile games. Most users are satisfied with the purchase, but they recommend purchasing an additional external battery or replacing the standard battery with a more capacious one. If the smartphone will be used for mobile games, then an additional battery is simply necessary for it.
It is also recommended to use a case - this will prevent fingerprints on the smartphone and there is less chance of damaging the device if accidentally dropped. Overall, users believe that the Samsung Galaxy S2 is one of the few smartphones whose price really justifies the quality of the gadget.
