Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 - Ceramic White

The Galaxy S II is a high end smart phone launched by Samsung. It can be considered as the successor of Galaxy S 19000, which was well received in the market. The phone runs on Android 2.3 OS and it is powered by a 1.2 GHz processor. The high end features present in the phone are well integrated to provide improved performance.

Design

The Samsung Galaxy S2 is just about 8.5 mm thick and it is one of the ultra-thin smartphones available in the market. The phone weighs about 116 grams. The phone has a 4.27 inch AMOLED Plus display and it is enabled with touchscreen. The screen resolution of the phone is 480 x 800 pixels and it can support up to 16 million colors. The phone has different types of sensors to perform different functions. They include accelerometer, proximity, magnetic and gyroscope sensors. The edges are curved to provide a good grip for the users.

Features and Specifications

The pixel resolution of the primary camera is 8 MP and it is supported by an LED flash. The 2 MP secondary camera is located on the front side and it can be used for video calls. High definition video recording is also possible with minimal noise distortion. The camera is supported by many features like smile detection, panorama view, face detection, and macro mode etc.

The internal memory of the Galaxy S2 is exceptionally high and it stands at 16 GB. The memory capabilities can be further expanded up to 32 GB through microSD card. The slim built-up of the handset has not prevented it from incorporating a powerful battery. The handset has a talk time of over 18 hours on 2G and over 8 hours on 3G. The standby time is up to 710 hours on 2G and up to 610 hours on 3G.

Different platforms like GPRS, 3G, EDGE, and Wi-Fi etc. can be used for internet connectivity. The high speed Bluetooth and micro USB port ensures seamless data transfer. There are plenty of social networking and instant messaging tools available. Contacts from various networks can also be synchronized in a single application.

Being a smartphone, the Galaxy S II has a range of features that provide great user experience. The voice command feature ensures that the users have hands-free access to various functions present in the phone. All the high end features justify the price of the handset and make it one of the top models in the smartphone category.