Samsung’s been busy. Since the galactic success of the Samsung Galaxy S last June, the Korean giant has refined its hardware chops, constructing the iPad-bothering Galaxy Tab, building the excellent Nexus S at Google’s behest, and now crafting its masterwork: The Samsung Galaxy S2.
The Samsung Galaxy S2 is a luxury smart phone with all the trimmings, including a ginormous 4.3-inch display, an 8-megapixel camera and a 1.2GHz processor powering Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Masterfully sewn into a shockingly slim and light body, prepare your soul for the satin embrace of one of the best Android phones to date.
At first glance of Samsung Galaxy S2 you’d be forgiven for thinking Samsung had purloined a page — or perhaps a whole chapter — from Apple’s design manual. The rounded-rectangle look, chrome edging and central home button on show here put us very much in mind of the iPhone 4. But the design isn’t entirely derivative. Turning it over, the back has a textured, grille-like appearance, and the 8-megapixel camera is set toward the top of the chassis, dead in the center.
Light and bright
The Samsung Galaxy S2 is so light, in fact, we weren’t convinced the battery had been inserted at first. Samsung must have some kind of antimatter research lab tucked away, because this mobile is unbelievably lightweight considering all the gubbins lurking inside. You won’t feel the Galaxy S2 weighing you down once it’s ensconced in your pockets or handbag.
The Galaxy S2′s display doesn’t have the highest of resolutions — it’s an 480×800-pixel panel, so it’s not as pin-sharp as the iPhone 4′s 640×960-pixel screen. But this screen isn’t blurry at all — text looks very clear, and we didn’t spot any irritating fuzziness around icons. The Galaxy S2 uses Super AMOLED Plus display tech, which, despite being a meaningless string of letters, actually makes for a really impressive screen.
You might prefer a mobile running raw Android without any manufacturer tinkering, but we’re actually rather impressed with many of the extra apps Samsung’s stuck on this beauty. It’s wonderfully slick and a joy to use, and if you opt for this mobile we strongly suspect it will quickly become your new favorite gadget.
Do let us know your thoughts about Samsung Galaxy S2, via the comments section below.
The Samsung Galaxy S2 is a luxury smart phone with all the trimmings, including a ginormous 4.3-inch display, an 8-megapixel camera and a 1.2GHz processor powering Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Masterfully sewn into a shockingly slim and light body, prepare your soul for the satin embrace of one of the best Android phones to date.
Samsung Galaxy S2 Features
Apeing Apple?At first glance of Samsung Galaxy S2 you’d be forgiven for thinking Samsung had purloined a page — or perhaps a whole chapter — from Apple’s design manual. The rounded-rectangle look, chrome edging and central home button on show here put us very much in mind of the iPhone 4. But the design isn’t entirely derivative. Turning it over, the back has a textured, grille-like appearance, and the 8-megapixel camera is set toward the top of the chassis, dead in the center.
Light and bright
The Samsung Galaxy S2 is so light, in fact, we weren’t convinced the battery had been inserted at first. Samsung must have some kind of antimatter research lab tucked away, because this mobile is unbelievably lightweight considering all the gubbins lurking inside. You won’t feel the Galaxy S2 weighing you down once it’s ensconced in your pockets or handbag.
The Galaxy S2′s display doesn’t have the highest of resolutions — it’s an 480×800-pixel panel, so it’s not as pin-sharp as the iPhone 4′s 640×960-pixel screen. But this screen isn’t blurry at all — text looks very clear, and we didn’t spot any irritating fuzziness around icons. The Galaxy S2 uses Super AMOLED Plus display tech, which, despite being a meaningless string of letters, actually makes for a really impressive screen.
Conclusion
There’s very little not to like about the Samsung Galaxy S2. It’s astonishingly fast, with a gorgeous display, a good camera and a winning operating system. It’s somehow all crammed into a case so slim and light it seems to break the laws of conservation of energy.You might prefer a mobile running raw Android without any manufacturer tinkering, but we’re actually rather impressed with many of the extra apps Samsung’s stuck on this beauty. It’s wonderfully slick and a joy to use, and if you opt for this mobile we strongly suspect it will quickly become your new favorite gadget.
Do let us know your thoughts about Samsung Galaxy S2, via the comments section below.
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