Sony Xperia S vs. Samsung Galaxy S II: S-hootout

09 March 2012
Released nearly a year apart, the Sony Xperia S and the Samsung Galaxy S II are not that different - both are flagship droids with dual-core CPUs and 4.3" screens. But the newer Xperia S brings some fine upgrades, like a 12MP camera and a 720p screen.

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  • 10 Mar 2012

AnonD-13694, 10 Mar 2012dats it. U dnt knw wat gs3 z gna b. Diz cmparison is abt XS... moredude u r acting as if u took pledge to not agree matter of facts,u love XS love it to the core I have no problem but dont deny facts and yes SG3 =2012 for sure.

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    • Anonymous
    • n%g
    • 10 Mar 2012

    Great review !!My choice goes to the Sony right away. It is so bright like the sun that the Sony Xperia S is the new "King of smartphones". Galaxy SII had his time and now the turn goes to Sony.

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      • aphivat
      • YTS
      • 10 Mar 2012

      i dislike samsung's design...XS wins.

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        • AnonD-9023
        • v{U
        • 10 Mar 2012

        salsa, 10 Mar 2012You can start with this article. http://top10.web.id/en... moreThat List is total bogus and false because Once look at galaxy nexus image its fake image and if u look at the list there is no iPhone 4S which was released in october 14 or so.

        http://www.mactrast.com/2012/02/the-top-three-best-selling-smartphones-of-2011-were-all-iphones/

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          • AnonD-38309
          • Hxc
          • 10 Mar 2012

          salsa, 10 Mar 2012You can start with this article. http://top10.web.id/en... moreSo I ask you for a reference, then you get me a blog that says utter BS?

          Just to prove that you are a troll and your info is totally wrong:

          http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/23/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-20-million/

          As I said, the iPhone 3GS still sold more units than your Galaxy. And if it truly was the "Best" then why did it not outsell phones like iPhone or Nokia N9? Because units sold mean nothing. LG outsold HTC, Moto and Sony last year; does that make it better?

          And yeah, people would rather buy a phone with a transparent antenna that glows than buying a big black brick.

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            • LLs
            • wp8
            • 10 Mar 2012

            I like the way gsmarena does these comparisons and and the way it gets to conclusion. You're really good at putting peoples asses into flame haha... BTW, who buys Sony?!

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              • Wind
              • p@B
              • 10 Mar 2012

              I thought Sony could make something, given that I have a Sony Ericsson Xperia pro (and Galaxy S2), and that this Xperia S would be worth buying. I was wrong. Galaxy S2 was the best from day one, and even after a year is still the best.

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                • nick
                • tVq
                • 10 Mar 2012

                haha
                stop compare s3.if you want to compare s3 with xperia s,it is totally unthinkable since s3's spec is still humour and not officially launched.stood on the real world dude.so, how about s3 vs xperia zzz?since all in dream,it is up to me to give the name.
                s2,xperia s,4s is available,officially announced,so it can be accepted

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                  • Anonymous
                  • g8S
                  • 10 Mar 2012

                  LOL look at Sammy boys going mad :D :D

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                    • salsa
                    • t7P
                    • 10 Mar 2012

                    AnonD-38309, 10 Mar 2012Ah actually the Galaxy S2 sold 20 million versions includin... moreYou can start with this article.

                    http://top10.web.id/en/desain-2/10-smartphone-terlaris-tahun-2011

                    Strange but no matter how many times i look at it, i can't see a single sony device on that article! does my eyes deceive me or this article's wrong? and there you'll go tell lame excuses like thai floods and japan earthquakes. oh please. xD

                    You also say many people you know chose to go with the Razr/Sensation/Arc S because the S2 looked as ugly as hell, Then how come s2 sold like 44 million units while none from any SE smartphones which didn't even make it to the top 10? I dunno man, you can go with all your local sony store crap stories the whole day but i go for facts and numbers.

                    Oh and lastly, i gotta quote cuz this really cracked me up you said..

                    "a lot of people can get attracted to it easily. If you just point out the transparent antenna and how it glows..."

                    lmfao!!!! seriously man, i say it will attract nocturnal bugs, i think, but not customers.

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                      • Jabba
                      • fst
                      • 10 Mar 2012

                      Anonymous, 10 Mar 2012Thanks to the Gsmarena for this blog. finally everybody got... moreActually you should consider the Galaxy Note instead. It's the SII with more awesome packed in.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • mCi
                        • 10 Mar 2012

                        Thanks to the Gsmarena for this blog. finally everybody got that samsung is No.1 in the mobile world. I was going to buy sony, but after read this, I'll go to SII.

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                          • The_matchless
                          • 6P$
                          • 10 Mar 2012

                          velerefontis, 09 Mar 2012Thank you for helping me decide for what phone to buy. I wa... moreYou are welcome!!

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                            • AnonD-26727
                            • LaC
                            • 10 Mar 2012

                            It's hilarious how GS II owners are saying "When GS III will be revealed, Xperia S will look like ???". How about Xperia Z? The next Xperia codenamed Hayabusa will be the best phone of the year, with no doubt (if Sony won't make even better ones). It'll be powered by quad-core CPU, even higher ppi, improved camera and new features like Android 4.0.3 and 5.0 upgradable. Sooo... Please stop 'summoning' GS III. It'll suck anyway!

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                              • Anonymous
                              • mG@
                              • 10 Mar 2012

                              AnonD-9023, 10 Mar 2012Then galaxy s2 is also crap in ur opinion because samsung s... moreWhat component deliver samsung to Sony handset?

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                                • 10 Mar 2012

                                [deleted post]Then galaxy s2 is also crap in ur opinion because samsung supplies parts for iPhone and SE.

                                If apple or sony is crap then u must blame samsung for it :) for making crappy components for them.

                                So if u look at numbers 20 million galaxies , 50 million iPhones are all having parts made by same company called "Samsung".

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                                  • Q5x
                                  • 10 Mar 2012

                                  Its funny how Sammy fans out there freak out about this comparison.. Well, i dont have something against about Samsung, they did great last year.. thanks to their Galaxy Series! :)

                                  ..but this? Samsung Galaxy S II the flagship of Samsung as of now, really have to hand it down to Sony Xperia S.

                                  Im not gonna go ahead and bullets the advantages, because its already pretty obvious.. Just wanna say, GSMarena have compared this 2 because its the current flagships of those companies. NOT THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S III or not the SONY XPERIA HAYABUSA.. dont say "WAIT FOR THE S III, XPERIA S WILL BE BLAH BLAH BLAH" cuz you know?? its kinda CHILDISH. so yeah, Sony nailed this arena for now.

                                  ..so yeah, I wanna get my hands on that Xperia S. :)

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                                    • AnonD-13694
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                                    • 10 Mar 2012

                                    number of gs2 devices sold dsnt mean anythng. Then nokia wil shout "we sold nokia 1100 phns more than u cn imagine" lol

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                                      • SY0
                                      • 10 Mar 2012

                                      AnonD-38309, 10 Mar 2012As I mentioned in my first post... "Better Screen, ... moreVery well said. And The Winner Is: Sony Xperia S.

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                                        • AnonD-38309
                                        • Hxc
                                        • 10 Mar 2012

                                        [deleted post]Ah actually the Galaxy S2 sold 20 million versions including the 7 USA versions worldwide in 10 months.

                                        Sony Ericsson performed fine last year, specially after Thai Floods and Japan Earthquakes.

                                        Well, like them, hate them, use them, don't use them; they are still advantages. I bet if the S2 had them you would go running around shouting at everybody's face.

                                        And you say no people will buy this device? LOL. My local Sony store had a big ass line 2 days ago for the Xperia S. And no, a lot of people can get attracted to it easily. If you just point out the transparent antenna and how it glows, or the HD Screen, or even the 12 MP camera people will get sold out just like that.

                                        Many people I know chose to go with the Razr/Sensation/Arc S because the S2 looked as ugly as hell.

                                        Again, my point is proven. XS > Galaxy

                                        And ha? Top 10 selling devices of 2011? Last time I saw Apple's graphs, the iPhone 3GS sold more units than the Galaxy. And you have to get me a source/reference of what you are saying is true...