Samsung Galaxy S 2 I9100

Key Features

• Android V2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
  
• 4.27-inch Super AMOLED Plus Touchscreen
  
• 8 MP Primary Camera
  
• 2 MP Secondary Camera
  
• ARM Cortex A9 1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor
  
• Full HD Recording(1080p)
  
• Expandable Storage Capacity Of 32 GB
  

The Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 is the much anticipated successor to the hugely successful Galaxy S I9000. The S2 runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS which brings in quite a few useful upgrades over the Froyo, including an improved copy/paste function, revamped App Manger and more spaced-out keyboard. Samsung has overlayed the stock Android interface with its TouchWiz 4.0 UI that brings in 3 new hubs and a few aesthetic enhancements.

The 4.27-inch Super AMOLED Plus display on the Galaxy S2 I9100 packs 50% extra subpixels compared to the standard Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy I9000. This translates to brilliant color rendering, enhanced contrast ratios, improved sunlight legibility and smoother video playback.

The Galaxy S2 is powered by a 1.2 GHz Dual core processor that renders the phone extremely quick and one of the fastest in the smartphone realm. The faster core speeds allows the I9100 to deliver high-speed multitasking, faster web page loading, and a slicker UI experience. The enhanced encoding/decoding ability of the phone supports smoother full HD 1080p video playback and enhanced HD gaming.

The 8 megapixel camera on the Galaxy I9100 supports full HD video recording at 1080p resolution and is flanked by a Dual LED flash. There is also a front facing 2 megapixel camera for video calls. Samsung has thrown in plenty of manual controls like ISO adjust, choice of three metering and multiple white balance options. Other camera features include Smile Detect, Panorama, Face Detect and a Macro Mode.

Design


The Samsung Galaxy I9100 sports an ultra thin 8.49 mm chassis with smooth curved edges. The S2 features a unique Hyperskin mesh back panel which gives added grip and prevents the phone from heating up during extended calls. Measuring 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm, the Galaxy S2 I9100 is a fairly big device but the weight factor of 116 g renders it easily portable.

The WVGA display on the Galaxy I9100 packs 480 x 800 pixels and supports 16 million colors. Apart from the usual triad of accelerometer, proximity and light sensors, the Galaxy S2 I9100 features magnetic and gyroscope sensors that detect dynamic hand and arm movement to deliver an enhanced gaming experience.

Battery and Storage


Despite its slim form factor, Samsung has managed to cram an impressive 1650 mAh battery into the Galaxy S2. The Lithium Ion battery can go unplugged for up to 18.6 hrs minutes on 2G and up to 8.6 hrs on 3G networks. The Galaxy S2 I9100 comes with 16 GB of internal memory and supports up to 32 GB microSD cards.

Connectivity and Features


The S2 19100 supports 3G, GPRS and Wi-Fi connectivity. The mobile supports DLNA and high speed Bluetooth v 3.0 connectivity for media sharing and comes with a microUSB port for sync and recharge. The Galaxy S2 features an intuitive Voice Command feature that allows hands-free execution of all major functions like calls, texting, launching apps and music control with the ease of a voice command.

The S2 is preloaded with the Readers Hub app which gains you access to over 2 million book titles and 2,500 magazines in 16 different languages. The Social Hub integrates various social networks like Facebook, Orkut and Twitter into a single feed. The Galaxy I9100 can organize and synchronise contacts from multiple networks into a single streamlined phone book.

Samsung has added a few business-friendly features on the Galaxy I9100 including virtual desktop, on-device encryption, and support for VoIP calling. The Kies Air app allows you to access the I9100s content from a PC over a Wi-Fi network. The Galaxy S2 is optimised for secure access to enterprise resources on a Microsoft Exchange server. This allows you to stay up to date with your business email, calendar, contacts and task synchronisation.

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S 2 I9100

 

General Features
In Sales Package:	Handset, Battery, Travel Adapter, Stereo Headset, Data Cable, Pouch
Form:	Bar
SIM:	Single SIM, GSM
Touch Screen:	Yes, Capacitive
Keypad:	No
Business Features:	Document Viewer, Document Editor, Pushmail(ActiveSync), Mobile Printing
Call Features:	Conference Call, Loudspeaker
Video Calling:	Yes
Handset Color:	Noble Black

 

Platform
Operating Freq:	GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
OS:	Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
User Interface:	TouchWiz 4.0
Java:	Yes
Processor:	1.2 GHz ARM Cortex A9, Dual Core
Graphics:	Mali-400 MP

 

Display
Type:	Super AMOLED Plus
Size:	4.27 Inches
Resolution:	800 x 480 Pixels
Colors:	16 M

 

Camera
Primary Camera:	Yes, 8 Megapixel
Secondary Camera:	Yes, 2 Megapixel
Flash:	LED
Video Recording:	Yes, 1920 x 1080, 30 fps
HD Recording:	HD, Full HD
Zoom:	Digital Zoom
Other Camera Features:	Auto Focus, Shot Mode, Photo Effects, White Balance, Geo-tagging, Face and Smile detection, Image stabilization, Image Editor

 

Dimensions
Size:	66.1 x 125.3 x 8.4 mm
Weight:	116 g

 

Battery
Type:	1650 mAh
Talktime:	18 hrs (2G), 8 hrs (3G)
Standby Time:	710 hrs (2G), 610 hrs (3G)

 

Memory and Storage
Internal:	16 GB
Expandable Memory Slot:	Micro SD, upto 32 GB
Memory:	1 GB RAM

 

Internet & Connectivity
Internet Features:	Email, Adobe Flash 10.1
Preinstalled Browser:	Android
GPRS:	Yes, Class 12, 32 - 48 kbps
Edge:	Yes, Class 12
3G:	Yes, 21 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
Wifi:	Yes, 802.11 a/g/b/g/n
USB connectivity:	Yes
Tethering:	Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support:	Yes, A-GPS
Bluetooth:	Yes, v3, Supported Profiles (GAP, SSP, SDAP, HSP, HFP, A2DP, SAP, OPP, PBAT, MAP, AVRCP, HID)
Audio Jack:	3.5 mm
DLNA:	Yes

 

Multimedia
Music Player:	Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
Video Player:	Yes, Supports MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
FM:	Yes
Ringtone:	64 Polyphonic, MP3

 

Other Features
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyro Sensor
Additional Features:	Video Streaming, Video telephony, Voice mail, vCard and vCalendar, PC Sync Application, Calendar, Scheduler, To-do list, Clock, World time, Alarm, Calculator, Stop watch, Organizer, Predictive text input (Swype), Digital compass, SNS integration, Voice Input, TV Out Port
Important Apps:	You tube, Picasa integration, Google talk, Instant messaging

 

Warranty
	1 year manufacturer warranty for the phone, 6 months manufacturer warranty for other inbox accessories