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The follow-up to the extremely successful GALAXY S, Samsung's GALAXY S II is a powerhouse of a smartphone in a fantastically sleek and lightweight design. Considerably thinner than the original GALAXY S and rivals such as the iPhone 4 (8.49mm v 9.3mm) the GALAXY S II (often called the GALAXY S2) is stunningly light (only 117g) and packs the latest version of Android (Gingerbread).
The one feature most people will notice immediately is Samsung's best ever screen; the monster 4.27-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen runs at 480 x 800 resolution, has colours visibly brighter and more vivid than other phones, better contrast and lower power consumption, and performs superbly for gaming and watching video. Plus there's an 8.1 megapixel camera with full 1080p HD video recording, video playback at 30 frames per second and a dual-core processor, with each core running at a blistering 1Ghz for an incredibly responsive experience.
The GALAXY S II comes with four hubs to help you make the most of your Galaxy S II; Social, your chatting life in one place, Readers, Samsung's new ebook reader area, Game, the easiest way to download and play the best games, and Music, with access to over 12 million tracks.
Features you'll love:
- Samsung's shockingly good successor to the massively popular GALAXY S; svelte, lightweight and packed with the latest premium technology
- Gorgeous sleek design; the GALAXY S II (S2) is the world's slimmest smartphone and incredibly lightweight
- Huge 4.27-inch touchscreen with Super AMOLED Plus technology for punchy vibrant colours, greater contrast and lower power consumption
- Powerhouse of a phone, with dual-core processor providing a smoother experience, quicker multi-tasking, and faster browsing and download speeds
- 8MP (megapixel) camera with full HD resolution (1080p) video recording
- Comes with the latest version of Google's Android operating system, and a host of great apps pre-installed
What we say:
“The GALAXY S II is a showcase for what a top of the range smartphone can be; quite simply Samsung have packed a stunning amount of technology in a smartphone thinner, lighter and more powerful than nearly all rivals. It's hard to overstate just how incredibly slim the GALAXY S II is. It comes with with a great operating system, huge, bright screen, and bags of superb features, all in one of the thinnest and fastest smartphones we've seen.”
Manufacturer's description:
Don't contain yourself:
Look beyond the limits of yesterday's technology and unleash the freedom of tomorrow with the next step in the evolution of mobile communication, the next generation of smartphone, the Samsung GALAXY S II (GALAXY S2).
4.3" SUPER AMOLED Plus:
The 4.3" SUPER AMOLED Plus display goes a step beyond the already remarkable SUPER AMOLED to provide enhanced readability, a slimmer design, and better battery consumption for the best viewing value of any smartphone.
* 4.27 inches in actual measurement
Samsung Dual Core Application Processor:
Dedicated to speed, Samsung Dual Core Application Processor isbased on Quad GPU and has 3200M pix/s. Clocking at lightening speeds the unrivaled performance of the Dual Core Application Processor provides unsurpassed functionality and density for faster downloads, quicker multi-tasking, a smoother UI, snappier streaming and highly efficient gaming. With encoding/decoding ability that supports video play and recording of all 1080p/30fps makes it no.1 among dual cores.
8.49mm Slim Design:
Taking slim to the next dimension. The Samsung GALAXY S II rides the leading edge with a world's thinnest 8.49mm slim form factor, a luxurious design and an easy grip. The slimmest smartphone also boasts 3D TouchWiz UX adds to the revolutionary experience with a futuristic user interface.
The next viewing experience:
Books, browsing, movies and more come through in clarity never before seen on a smartphone. The brilliant 4.3" SUPER AMOLED Plus display lets you see every detail in vibrant color. Read, surf or just experience the spectacle of sight as you stand out with the Samsung GALAXY S II.
4.3" SUPER AMOLED Plus:
Express your color! This brilliant display delivers superior color, enhancedreadability, a 21.5mm slimmer form, and better battery consumption than the previous generation. Upgrading from Pentile matrix to Real-Stripe panel technology takes this 4.3" beauty to the next level with 30% more pixels per inch for a brighter, clearer and richer viewing experience. The new technology even uses less space and less energy, consuming 18% less energy than the previous display, making it one of the thinnest, longest lasting smartphone available.
PC-like Web Browsing
Unmistakably informative! Mobilize your information gathering capabilities. Put PC-like web browsing in your palm or pocket to access a universe of information with the upgraded user interface. Fully optimized for Android Gingerbread, the Samsung GALAXY S II's brilliant web browsing function will put it into perspective with easy search optimization and a clear view of your subject matter. The 4.3" SUPER AMOLED Plus and Adobe Flash Player capabilities let you get the full multimedia experience. Surf in style with Samsung.
The next media experience:
From film to footage to family photo sharing, Samsung makes it simple and swift! The GALAXY S II goes a step beyond with recording equipment that makes it as easy to devlop quality media as it is to share on the fly with high speed HSPA+ 21 Mbps.
