Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket

$260
  • 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"
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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

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LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S III
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)
The noise levels are well controlled and the contrast and resolved detail are fine.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by GSM Arena (Nov, 2011)

memory

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processor

Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
LG Nexus 4
HTC Sensation XL
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

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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
HTC Sensation XL
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)
I love its huge screen, long battery life, 4G LTE, 1.5 GHz dual-processor, and light weight.
Galaxy S II Skyrocket by Mike (Jan, 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
  • Supports the fastest, most reliable networks
  • Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications
  • 1.5 GHz
  • Micro USB with MHL
  • 8 MP
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
  • 80.76%
  • 4.5"
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps
  • 889 ms
  • Listen to music and news from local radio stations
  • 16 GB
  • Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation
  • Share your cellphone's data plan with other devices
  • 9 mm

cons

  • Nov, 2011

Reviews Word on the street

Read the review (Nov, 2011)
The large Super AMOLED Plus screen is beautiful.
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 81% by 176 users at amazon.com
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).
Rated 100% by by Cody (Jan, 2012)
The phone itself looks beautiful and feels great, the weight is also good it doesn't feel to light or to heavy.
Rated 80% by by Eliseo-Roman (Nov, 2011)
The 8 megapixel camera takes crystal clear pictures with autofocus, and the front facing camera takes very good pictures using the spot button on the touch screen.
Rated 100% by by Pixiegirl19 (Nov, 2011)

Screen

Although it does not have the pixel density of the retina display, it is a LARGE screen with a barely perceptible difference in sharpness.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 100% by by S.-Hoffmann (Dec, 2011)

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)
the phone pops up a message when the battery is charged "unplug the charger" and then it starts to get warm, not hot, it was not the battery getting warm.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 80% by by Pretty-Handy (Mar, 2012)

Network technology

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 Skyrocket | Rated 80% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)
I believe it is the best 4G LTE phone in US at this moment, since Galaxy Nexus hasn't been released.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 80% by by Geekmie (Dec, 2011)

Carrier

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 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)
While AT&T is still installing LTE in our area,(greater Philly suburbs in NJ) the HSPA+ backhaul speeds, are still up to 5 times faster I got 5326(down)&1455(up) with mobile on, and I got speeds close to my Comcast broadband in downtown DC @19K(down)& 4K(up), so I know what the phone is capable of when LTE is finally deployed here.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 100% by by Pixiegirl19 (Nov, 2011)

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)
It was O.K. but did not really wow me from the 3GS...It had a better camera, smaller screen and siri!! Other than that, Just did not make me proud of the money spent.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket | Rated 100% by by Trey (Jan, 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)

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