Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket

$222
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
  • 4G
  • 4.5"
  • Dual core 1.5 GHz
Released November, 2011
In addition to using the standard touch interface, you can also use the same motion gestures found on the Epic 4G Touch.
Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)

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First reviewed December, 2011

Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket

Back view of Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket

1.5 GHz

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 4G

There are a very helpful photo editor and video maker, plus an FM radio that you can use if you plug in headphones.
Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)

screen size

4.5"
4"
4.3"
I love the larger screen size, voice and hotspot capabilities, superb screen quality, front and back cameras, and superior speed and connectivity.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by Sharey (Jan, 2012)
At first I worried about the size being too big but now given the nice screen the size is very manageable and comfortable.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by Gregory-Campese--Greg (Jul, 2012)

screen resolution

Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
Nokia Lumia 920
LG Optimus G
The Skyrocket blows my old iphone out of the water in every respect - faster to open apps and get information, faster connection on LTE (which AT&T has done a great job on btw), bigger screen with great resolution, more customization, etc..
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by E.-Ward (Mar, 2012)
In strong sunlight, details could be seen in shadows.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by c|net (Sep, 2012)

memory

0 GB
1 GB

0.5 GB
2 GB
2 GB

processor

Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
LG Optimus G
Google Nexus S 4G
Like the T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S II, the Skyrocket is equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon S3 1.5GHz dual-core processor to accommodate AT&T's LTE chipset.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by c|net (Sep, 2012)
With two Scorpion cores, clocked at 1.5GHz, and 1GB of RAM, the Snapdragon S3 will handle any task you throw at it with ease.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by GSM Arena (Nov, 2011)

camera resolution

0 MP
12.1 MP

8 MP
12.1 MP
20 MP
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 Skyrocket 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.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by c|net (Sep, 2012)
 

Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket

cpu speed

The screen is beautiful gorilla glass, the processor speeds and overall navigation is flawless, and ease of use and learning is very fast.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by Moody
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 Skyrocket by c|net (Sep, 2012)

browser benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
For what I do - Google maps and calendar, email, general web browsing, reading news - this phone is vastly better feature-wise and performance-wise.4G is to 3g what broadband was to dial-up.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by T-Boyer--seattleparent (Jan, 2012)
The iPhone web browser is generally faster and displays content more consistently.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by Turkleton (Jan, 2012)

download speed

I bought the phone ready to accept sub-par performance in exchange for high end download speeds and am shocked at how good it really is.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by EddieAmazon (Nov, 2011)
I have run the speed test app in Indianapolis and have gotten 30 Mbps download speeds.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by Derik (May, 2012)

talk time

420 min
1,350 min
900 min
Our tests showed a talk time of 6 hours and 24 minutes.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by c|net (Sep, 2012)
Of course, standby time is listed at something like 10.4 days and total talk time is listed as 7 hrs.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by GaryD (Sep, 2012)
 

Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors

pros

  • 3.5 mm
  • Android Market (Android)
  • Capacitive
  • 8 MP
  • OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power
  • Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash
  • Supports the fastest, most reliable networks
  • Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications
  • 1.5 GHz
  • Micro USB with MHL
  • 4.5"
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps
  • 81.64%
  • Listen to music and news from local radio stations
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
  • 889 ms
  • 8 MP
  • Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation
  • Share your cellphone's data plan with other devices
  • 16 GB
  • 9 mm

cons

  • 206 ppi
  • Nov, 2011

Reviews Word on the street

Rated 80%
Read the review (Sep, 2012)
Even so, I still found the Galaxy S II 4G’s high-contrast display very easy to read with deep blacks and very wide viewing angles.
Rated 83% by 65 users at amazon.com
Screen is big and bright and clear.
Rated 100% by by Paul-S (Jan, 2013)
Although it does not have the pixel density of the retina display, it is a LARGE screen with a barely perceptible difference in sharpness.
Rated 100% by by S.-Hoffmann (Dec, 2011)
I can use the screen in bright sun.
Rated 100% by by Paul-S (Jan, 2013)

Screen

The super amoled plus display makes everything crisp and clear (the resolution is only 800x480 but it's not that big of a deal it's still an amazing display).
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 100% by by Cody (Jan, 2012)
Even under less-than-ideal lighting conditions, the camera produced bright, detailed, and clear images, and camera performance was fast.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)
It is extremely fast, the screen is vibrant, and it is intuitive and easy to learn.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 40% by by Tom-C (Jan, 2012)

Battery

I heard alot of bad things about battery life on Android phones, and this phone having a 4.5" screen and a 1.5GHz dual core processor, I was a little worried, but I'm happy to say I get great battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 100% by by Cody (Jan, 2012)
A larger battery is available, but it changes the form factor of the phone and most common phone cases will no longer accommodate the bigger battery bulge.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 60% by by GaryD (Sep, 2012)
It is packed with features as listed in the product description so you will drain the battery VERY FAST playing with it.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 100% by by A.-Corredor--mav63 (Mar, 2012)

Network technology

LTE is very fast and HSPS+ is faster than 3g (may depend on area).
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 100% by by E.-Ward (Mar, 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 Skyrocket | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)
The $369.99 Samsung Galaxy II 4G is an excellent example of this phenomenon.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)

Carrier

AT&T packages the Skyrocket with an AC adapter, a USB cable, and reference material.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)
Just like Sprint and AT&T customers, T-Mobile customers now have the opportunity to pick up the popular Samsung Galaxy S II.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)
Even though there are new versions of the Galaxy series phone; this is still a great phone....once recieved; all i did was insert my current sim card from my carrier and configured new APN setting to receive data and BAM!
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 100% by by C.C. (May, 2013)

Apps

It's very fast, sharp, apps are great, price was right and the Walmart $45 dollar a month for unlimited talking, texting and internet is amazing.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 100% by by Tony-Grant (Feb, 2013)
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 Skyrocket | 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, all from right on your phone.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)

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