Samsung Galaxy S II hands-on

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We didn’t just grab a Samsung Infuse 4G last night, we also took possession of the company’s latest flagship Android device, the Samsung Galaxy S II. This particular device supports AT&T’s 3G 4G bands which is a welcome feature, and while it looks nearly identical to the Infuse 4G, we have to say… this is now our favorite Android device out of Samsung. With a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 8-megapixel camera, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread all stuffed into a 8.49mm thin body, this phone is the one to beat. Samsung’s 4.27-inch Super AMOLED Plus display looks great on here, and the TouchWiz UI doesn’t seem to get in the way too much — at least not like it used to. With that said, Samsung’s included keyboard is useless due to its lack of autocorrect as you type — we really need to see this fixed as soon as possible. Battery life seems to be more than adequate in the limited time we’ve spent with the phone; specifically, standby time seems like it could go for days. We’ll be rocking away on a review of the Samsung Galaxy S II, but in the meantime, you know where to find the hands-on photos.

90 Comments
  • Anonymous

    Just because your “hands” are on the device, doesn’t mean its a “hands on” of anything. Can we please have a real article, not some fluff piece that someone threw together to take up space?

  • Pbush

    Ironically, he’s taking pictures with an iPhone. And I must say, they look good. And, oh hey! It’s white! They DO exist.

  • http://profiles.google.com/mrnobodywtb James DeWitt

    Wish this was coming to T-Mobile! (But not through a merger)

  • http://michaelkwan.com Michael Kwan

    Can’t help but notice that you took (at least one of) the pictures of the Galaxy S II using an iPhone. I can see the reflection. Oh the irony of it all! ;)

  • Anonymous

    Problem with this phone are the “variants” of it, in term of key specs, so at the end you don’t know what you gonna get. Main points are :
    1/ The Processor : some will have Dual Core NVDIA and some will only get DC Samsung. Not clear which one here. Big deal to have NVDIA for the games, so should clarify.
    2/ NFC that seams anables in some countries and not in others (Europe seams to lag NFC).
    3/ Display : Some will get Super AMOLED, other may only get some type of improved LCD.
    I could not buy a phone without knowing what will come inside clearly.
    Time for Samsung to clarify and simplify or they will sell a lot less than expected.

  • Anonymous

    Dual Core?? Are you sure BGR? Because either you are wrong or that “other” tech blog that is owned by AOL is wrong. Which is it??

  • Ddoroslovac

    Thank you for highlighting the auto correct feature or lack of. I once had the samsung galaxy s and it was the biggest pain to type on. It also didn’t include a spell check. These simple problems make this device useless to me. Especially when you have to write important emails in a real business world.

  • Nick

    Using a white iphone4 to snag pics of samsung’s/android’s flagship phone!?

    I dont know why, maybe too much to drink, but I’m dying at the irony here

  • anyone notice they used an iphone to take the pictures?

  • manny b

    The way I see it, there are two types of personalities that relates
    to cell phone choice; folks who wants options and the freedom to choose
    from several different vendors, and those who want their choices made
    for them. With the Android OS, a whole world of options are available.
    You have the choice from several cell phone manufacturers and tailor
    your phone to your needs. You can upgrade memory, purchase extra
    batteries and have a myriad of applications available for purchase.
    Apple products have maintained their original market strategy that made
    them lose the commercial market to PCs. With their products/OS, the
    only option available is Apple.

    With Android, you are a free man. With Apple, you are a subject.

  • Tony Woolstencroft

    Wow. Is this the first smart phone you’ve ever seen? Check the settings before you start complaining about what is probably the most customisable keyboard available, then admit you didn’t check properly. It does auto correct and much more.

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