- 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 Skyrocket
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
- 4G
- 4.5"
- Dual core 1.5 GHz
#1 in Samsung phones
Released November, 2011
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.
Conclusion Check out the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
1.5 GHz
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 4G
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.
screen size
4.5"
4"
4.3"
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by Sharey (Jan, 2012)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 Gregory-Campese--Greg (Jul, 2012)At first I worried about the size being too big but now given the nice screen the size is very manageable and comfortable.
screen resolution
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by E.-Ward (Mar, 2012)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..
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB  | 2 GB |
processor
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by c|net (Sep, 2012)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 GSM Arena (Nov, 2011)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.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 12.1 MP  | 20 MP |
Galaxy S II Skyrocket 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 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.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
cpu speed
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by MoodyThe 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 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.
browser benchmark
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by T-Boyer--seattleparent (Jan, 2012)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 Turkleton (Jan, 2012)The iPhone web browser is generally faster and displays content more consistently.
download speed
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by EddieAmazon (Nov, 2011)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 Derik (May, 2012)I have run the speed test app in Indianapolis and have gotten 30 Mbps download speeds.
talk time
420 min
1,350 min
900 min
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by GaryD (Sep, 2012)Of course, standby time is listed at something like 10.4 days and total talk time is listed as 7 hrs.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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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
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206 ppi -
Nov, 2011
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 65 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by S.-Hoffmann (Dec, 2011) |
Screen
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 100% by by Cody (Jan, 2012)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 80% by by c|net (Sep, 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 40% by by Tom-C (Jan, 2012)It is extremely fast, the screen is vibrant, and it is intuitive and easy to learn.
Battery
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 100% by by Cody (Jan, 2012)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 60% by by GaryD (Sep, 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 100% by by A.-Corredor--mav63 (Mar, 2012)It is packed with features as listed in the product description so you will drain the battery VERY FAST playing with it.
Network technology
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 100% by by E.-Ward (Mar, 2012)LTE is very fast and HSPS+ is faster than 3g (may depend on area).
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | 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 Skyrocket | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)The $369.99 Samsung Galaxy II 4G is an excellent example of this phenomenon.
Carrier
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)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 100% by by C.C. (May, 2013)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!
Apps
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 100% by by Tony-Grant (Feb, 2013)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 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 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.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Nokia Lumia 920 2-way tie: Highest resolution screen Nokia Lumia 920 vs Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket |
 | 2 | LG Optimus G Better than usual battery capacity LG Optimus G vs Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket |
 | 3 | Sony Xperia S 2-way tie: Sharpest screen Sony Xperia S vs Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket |
 | 4 | Sony Xperia SL Rated the best by consumers Sony Xperia SL vs Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket |
 | 5 | Samsung Express Galaxy Longest battery life during active use Express Galaxy vs Galaxy S II Skyrocket |
 | 7 | HTC One X for AT&T Records much higher resolution video HTC One X for AT&T vs Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket |
 | 8 | Google Nexus S 4G Blazingly fast Google Nexus S 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket |
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