Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II review: Brightest star

13 May 2011
It looks like the point where it all ends. A galaxy outgrowing its own limits. An explosion of energy and speed. An overdose of smartphone power. A phone that makes you love the smell of Android in the morning. The likes of Samsung I9100. Update: Samsung Dive overview added...

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  • Fongy
  • Gjj
  • 06 Jun 2011

Well.. after much deliberation, watching of videos / reviews / comparisons / phones coming out in the next 6 months...

I've gone and ordered a GS2... and that's after having a G1...

Review to follow! :)
(toughest decision on a phone I've made for a looooong time)

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    • Anonymous
    • 3ZQ
    • 02 Jun 2011

    docmartsin, 29 May 2011methinks the nokia was detroyed by the android uprising....... moreI wouldn't go so far as to say quality, maybe a decade ago, not anymore.

    This will hurt them in the long run.

    Android is going to dominate, ~1/3 share will become 1/2 by 2015, maybe more.

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      • [d]1z4zteR -,-
      • PDT
      • 31 May 2011

      Hi All,

      I don’t know if you guys have noticed this or not…but when the SGS II first came out and was showcased at MWC the icons for Messages and Contacts were different... and now the retail version shows them to be exactly like how they used to be in TW 3.0..Why is that? Even in this review you guys can notice that in some pictures it’s exactly the same as MWC and in some picture it’s different! Why is that so? Can somebody please explain? Or is it because we get an option to change them..

      Thanks,

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        • docmartsin
        • t}x
        • 29 May 2011

        John Doe, 17 May 2011Bro u need a reality check. Calling iPhone fashionable. ... moremethinks the nokia was detroyed by the android uprising.... even local manufacturers like micromax has android devices.also androis appsmarket has almost all the apps that ios has... apple is quality but is it a value for money??????

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          • Darkangels6sic6
          • eey
          • 28 May 2011

          There is a semi fix to the battery issues
          Companies should just start using lithium polymer batteries!
          There are smaller and lighter in weight with higher capacities.
          So virtually in the Gs2 you could say maybe they could've put a 2,200Mah in and possibly it would've been the same size.(That is a guestament on the MAH)

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            • Eyeless
            • 3iE
            • 28 May 2011

            Hi,

            I tried to run a *.mkv file and the phone tells do not support that file.

            The Galaxy S II support or not the *.mkv flles?

            Cumps

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              • blue1k
              • qbt
              • 26 May 2011

              AnonD-8959, 21 May 2011there is no text reflow !! that's why i'm sticking to my d... moreYes it does. Double tap.

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                • Daz
                • sGZ
                • 25 May 2011

                Just turn off every services, switch to 2G and treat it like a basic phone and you should get more life of your battery. Then switch on services that only what you will use on that time. But people likes to look cool by turning everything 'on' and then they complain. Well that's what you get for being a hero haha.

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                  • AnonD-9105
                  • Iaw
                  • 23 May 2011

                  iDave, 22 May 2011GSII or Sensation? Comments for the Sensation seem to be c... moreThe Sensation loses to the SGS2 in every way.

                  Weaker processor, weaker GFX, less RAM, heavier, worse display (Super AMOLED+ is more important than resolution).

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                    • AnonD-5197
                    • Ti8
                    • 23 May 2011

                    Fongy, 22 May 2011I don't LG are a contender in any OS (personally) Sammy I ... moreWhat I was wondering was if Samsung and LG will stop or continue making WP phones...

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                      • marat
                      • nxt
                      • 23 May 2011

                      Anonymous, 22 May 2011They can't put that big battery in a thin phone like GSII!they cant and they dont have to. just make it 9,99 instead of 8,49

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                        • Fongy
                        • HKy
                        • 22 May 2011

                        AnonD-5197, 20 May 2011Samsung and LG won't continue to manufacture WP devices?I don't LG are a contender in any OS (personally)
                        Sammy I think are better with Android than with WM7 - HTC have a good track record, so I think they'll be better...
                        Personal opinion only of course!

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                          • Anonymous
                          • PUs
                          • 22 May 2011

                          marat, 22 May 2011hey buddy, good point. but dont forget samsung E2370 Xcover... moreThey can't put that big battery in a thin phone like GSII!

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                            • iDave
                            • H5y
                            • 22 May 2011

                            GSII or Sensation?
                            Comments for the Sensation seem to be comparing their phone with the GSII yet there seem to be far fewer comparisons the other way round on this thread. Is it because Sensation fans see the GSII as the benchmark to compare with, which shows they have respect for it.
                            I'm a Sony Ericsson fan myself but the Arc seems to have been left behind in so many areas, so my focus is on HTC & Samsung phone. I like both the Sensation & the GSII but still not made my mind up. What i want is a decent camera and flash. My girlfriend has a Desire, so I'm slightly familiar HTC Sense UI yet I know nothing about Touchwiz.
                            Thoughts and info welcome

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                              • marat
                              • nxt
                              • 22 May 2011

                              Denzo, 20 May 2011Enough with the rant.. you expect 1.2GHZ dual core running ... morehey buddy, good point. but dont forget samsung E2370 Xcover has a battery of 2000mAh. why does S2 has only 1650mAh?????
                              could acutally any samsung engineer give a proffesional comment?

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                                • Haider Orange Sales
                                • A$p
                                • 21 May 2011

                                You see...I much prefer the OS that HTC use because they keep it stock!!!

                                The overlay on the os is not nice those tiles are annoying and irritating to opperate...hardware is very good though. Quite impressed by the screen and cameras!! ....tell me wat u think

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • mh$
                                  • 21 May 2011

                                  Even the "perfect" Samsung Galaxy S II isn't perfect.

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                                    • Krishna
                                    • 3Wf
                                    • 21 May 2011

                                    I strongly recommend Samsung Galaxy S2 to everyone who wants to buy or upgrade. If u are looking for powerhouse which comes with excellent web browsing, superb still and video camera, best screen, so many good connectivity, superfast, smooth, plenty storage then this is the phone u r looking for.

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                                      • Phil
                                      • mwu
                                      • 21 May 2011

                                      Samsung Galaxy SII is nowhere to find. Many reports.Not before end of may now. It looks like Samsung have some trouble with it. Not sure that it is a good deal.

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                                        • Smat
                                        • 0CD
                                        • 21 May 2011

                                        just me, 21 May 2011what im saying is they are improving the battery already (S... moreGood comment I agree 100% the bottom line is that if u want a battery that lasts 4 or 5 days it would have to be huge which means we would be carrying mobile phones the size of bricks around with us. Its a sacrifice we have to make to have a powerful phone where the battery last 2 days or a we can chose a phone with a monochrome screen, with a poor processor and OS that is stuck in the dark ages-I know which option most of us would chose. There is only so much you can do with battery technology which is why we haven't seen much improvement in lifespan over the years.