Samsung Galaxy S 2 I9100

Samsung Galaxy S 2 I9100 Price: Rs.25900

Key Features

• Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 4.27-inch Super AMOLED Plus Touchscreen
• 8 MP Primary Camera
• 2 MP Secondary Camera
• 1.2 GHz Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 Processor
• Full HD Recording
• 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 ARM Cortex A-9 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 an 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 8.4 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. 

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 hrs minutes on 2G and up to 8 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 , EDGE and Wi-Fi connectivity. The mobile supports DLNA and high speed Bluetooth v 3.0 connectivity for media sharing and comes with a micro USB 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.

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, Charger, Headset, Data Cable
Form	Bar
SIM	Single SIM, GSM
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive
Keypad	No
Business Features	Document Viewer, Document Editor, Pushmail, Mobile Printing
Call Features	Conference Call, Speed Dialing, Loudspeaker, Call Divert
Handset Color	Ceramic White

PLATFORM
Operating Freq	GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
OS	Android v2.3 (Gingerbread), Upgradable to v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
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	WVGA, 800 x 480 Pixels
Color	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	66.1x125.3x8.4 mm
Weight	116 g

BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion, 1650 mAh
Talk Time	8 hrs (3G)
Standby Time	710 hrs (2G), 610 hrs (3G)

MEMORY AND STORAGE
Internal	16 GB
Expandable Memory	microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory	1 GB RAM

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features	Email, Adobe Flash 10.1
Preinstalled Browser	Android
GPRS	Yes, Class 12, 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, micro USB, v2
Tethering	USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support	Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
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
Video Player	Yes, Supports MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263, HD Video Playback
FM	Yes
Ringtone	MP3, 64 Polyphonic, WAV

OTHER FEATURES
SAR Value	0.338 W/Kg
Call Memory	Practically Unlimited
SMS Memory	Practically Unlimited
Phone Book Memory	Practically Unlimited
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features	vCard and vCalendar, Calendar, Scheduler, To-do List, Clock, World Time, Alarm, Calculator, Stop Watch, Predictive Text Input, PC Sync Application, Voice Input, TV Out Port
Important Apps	Twitter, Facebook, Instant Messaging, Gmail, Google Talk

WARRANTY
	1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories