- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
- 4G
- 4.7"
- Dual core 1.5 GHz
Released May, 2012
Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)There are a very helpful photo editor and video maker, plus an FM radio that you can use if you plug in headphones.
Conclusion Check out the Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
First reviewed July, 2012
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
1.5 GHz
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 4G
Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)In addition to using the standard touch interface, you can also use the same motion gestures found on the Epic 4G Touch.
screen size
4.7"
3.2"
4"
Galaxy S II HD LTE by c|net (Sep, 2012)Due to its 4.5-inch display, the phone has quite a large footprint.
Galaxy S II HD LTE by c|net (Sep, 2012)Screen size is certainly a personal thing, but we found 4.3 inches to be enough to comfortably view Web pages, video, and messages.
screen resolution
Galaxy S II HD LTE by c|net (Sep, 2012)Bennett/CNET). In strong sunlight, details could be seen in shadows.
Galaxy S II HD LTE by c|net (Sep, 2012)It's a small detail that makes a huge difference in making the Galaxy S II feel like the premium handset that it is, instead of a cheaper phone.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB  | 2 GB |
processor
Galaxy S II HD LTE by c|net (Sep, 2012)Available on October 2 for $199.99 with a two-year contract, the Samsung Captivate successor boasts a faster dual-core processor, sharper display, and better cameras.
Galaxy S II HD LTE by c|net (Sep, 2012)Unlike the Sprint, AT&T, and unlocked versions of the Galaxy S II, the T-Mobile model is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon S3 1.5GHz dual-core processor instead of Samsung's Exynos 1.2GHz dual-core processor.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 20 MP |
Galaxy S II HD LTE by c|net (Sep, 2012)There's a nice, strong 2-megapixel camera on the front that's great for video chats, but the best lens yet is the 8-megapixel one on the back, which continues to take excellent shots on every Galaxy S II variation we've seen.
Galaxy S II HD LTE by c|net (Sep, 2012)Notable features include a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, an 8-megapixel rear camera, a front-facing 2-megapixel camera, NFC support, and of course support for AT&T's LTE network.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
cpu speed
Galaxy S II HD LTE by c|net (Sep, 2012)Though Qualcomm's chip has a slightly faster CPU, we didn't notice a huge difference in speed in everyday use, and in fact the AT&T and Sprint models felt just a touch more responsive.
Galaxy S II HD LTE by c|net (Sep, 2012)Mobile's model of the Android Gingerbread smartphone is slightly different from the other versions in that it features a different dual-core processor, an NFC chip, and support for the carrier's faster HSPA+ 42 network.
download speed
Galaxy S II HD LTE by c|net (Sep, 2012)Using Ookla's Speedtest.net, we averaged a download speed of 6.49Mbps, peaking at 9.61Mbps, and upload speed of 0.76Mbps, peaking at 1.59Mbps.
Galaxy S II HD LTE by c|net (Sep, 2012)Using Ookla's Speedtest.net app, we averaged a download speed of 3.2Mbps and an upload speed of 1.1Mbps.
talk time
270 min
1,020 min
561 min
Galaxy S II HD LTE by c|net (Sep, 2012)The Samsung Galaxy S II 4G relies on a 1,800mAh lithium ion battery that Samsung says will power the device for a rated talk time of 9 hours and for up to 9 days in standby mode.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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75 Mb/s -
3.5 mm -
Android Market (Android) -
Capacitive -
8 MP -
OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power -
Supports the fastest, most reliable networks -
1280 x 720 -
315 ppi -
1.5 GHz -
4.7" -
84 Mb/s (HSPA+) -
8 MP -
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich -
1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps -
80% -
16 GB -
Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation -
9 mm
cons
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Can't listen to local radio stations -
270 min -
Some newer payment by phone methods require NFC
Reviews Word on the street
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Carrier
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)You get plenty of extra apps on here too, like Amazon.com's Kindle app, Quickoffice, Kies Air (a Wi-Fi-based PC-to-phone sync manager), MOG Music, a Mini diary, NFS Shift, Social Hub, MyAT&T, AT&T Code Scanner, AT&T FamilyMap, AT&T Navigator, AT&T Ready2Go, and AT&T Live TV.
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II is the fourth iteration of the Android smartphone we've seen to date, and in terms of build quality, it's the best one yet.
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)As we've already seen from the other series models, the Samsung Galaxy S II is an excellent Android smartphone, and it makes for a great addition to AT&T's lineup.
Screen
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)It's still stuck with the 800x480-pixel resolution, which doesn't look as crisp on a big screen, but we still thought it looked great.
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)Like the Epic 4G Touch, the T-Mobile Galaxy S II has a large screen, so it's a bigger-than-average device at 5.11 inches tall by 2.71 inches wide by 0.37 inch thick.
Network technology
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)I wouldn’t recommend doing so, though, since the Galaxy S II 4G features the same Android software, 4G, a much better camera and display, plus faster performance for $60 more.
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)In real life, page load time was acceptable for 3G-roughly 15 seconds for a mobile-optimized page and 30-60 seconds for a much more graphically rich site.
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)TouchWiz does have some useful elements, such as the notification pull-down menu that has icons for easily toggling Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 4G, and sound settings.
Video
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)It's able to capture 1080p movies; video quality was also pleasing.
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)Web sites and photos looked crisp and videos played back beautifully, especially when we turned on the high-quality (HQ) setting on sites like YouTube.
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)Video was equally sharp and smooth when capturing and playing back 1080p HD video.
Apps
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)The video editor is particularly great, since it makes it easy to piece together clips with different effects and music, right on your phone.
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)Games, Music, and Readers join the Social Hub of before.
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)The Music Hub is powered by 7Digital, but can also access your phone's stored music.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Apple iPhone 5 Most built-in storage Apple iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch 3-way tie: Supports FM radio Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch vs Galaxy S II HD LTE |
 | 4 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Lots of battery capacity Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S II HD LTE |
 | 5 | Samsung Galaxy S II LTE Least latency on actual networks Galaxy S II LTE vs Galaxy S II HD LTE |
 | 6 | Motorola ATRIX 2 OK standby time Motorola ATRIX 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE |
 | 8 | LG Optimus LTE 4-way tie: Supports NFC LG Optimus LTE vs Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE |
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