Samsung Galaxy S II (i9100)

14268 reviews

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screen (1660)
portability (1369)
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reliability (204)
reception (82)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14268 reviews of Samsung Galaxy S II (i9100). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and portability. The screen and performance also get good opinions. Reviews about the connectivity and reception are different, while many are critical about the reliability and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Galaxy S II (i9100) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung Galaxy S II (i9100)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 923 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S II (i9100) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the screen and price are generally positive. The performance and portability also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

usability, portability, performance, price, screen

89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Galaxy S II (i9100)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2973 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S II (i9100) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People really like the price and screen. The usability and performance also get good comments. The durability and reliability get less positive comments, and reviews about the connectivity and reception are different.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Samsung Galaxy S II (i9100)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy S II (i9100) from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. Views about the battery and performance are overall positive. The portability and screen also get good reviews.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Edward Chester (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung Galaxy S2

It's Samsung's best smartphone to date, but is it the best in the market?

Vibrant AMOLED display ; Fast processor ; Customised interface works well

Less than perfect built quality ; Mediocre battery life

The Galaxy S should have been a cracking handset and in many ways it is. Its screen is very good, it's fast, it's packed with features, and looks pretty decent as well. Certainly if you're looking for a large and powerful Android smartphone, it's up...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : Gareth Beavis (techradar.com)

Samsung Galaxy S2 review

Dual-core power, beautiful screen - the Galaxy S II is the kind of sequel we like

Super-fast reaction times ; Slim design ; Ridiculously clear screen ; Clear call quality ; 1080p video recording

Flimsy back cover ; Poor keyboard layout ; Samsung Apps portal

Update: We've updated our review to reflect the software update on the Samsung Galaxy S2 to Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich - and to include the changes found in the recent 4.0.4 update as well.

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Hannah Bouckley (t3.com)

Samsung Galaxy S2 review

Samsung Galaxy S2 Review: The S2 offers an exciting batch of features, from a super repsonsive 4.3-inch touchscreen to a generous 8-megapixel camera

Glorious screen, thin body ; Decent battery performance ; Good camera/video mode

Feels plasticky ; Can't play some Tegra games

Our main complaint about the S2 is the build. It’s doesn’t feel premium and considering it will set you back close to £500 on pre-order, this isn’t good enough.

Apr, 2012

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Samsung Galaxy S II

A fine phone and worthy champion – but the new kids have upped the ante

Light ; slim ; big screen ; dynamic, colourful video ; new Kies wireless software is neat

Lacks premium feel ; audio can be bettered ; no longer the latest Android OS

Samsung Galaxy S2 review: video performance Internet browsing is fast – the Galaxy S II has a dual-core 1.2GHz chip – and the screen’s size comes in to its own.

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Samsung Galaxy S2 review: Hands on

Hands-on First impressions of Samsung Galaxy S successor

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Expert review by : Mat Smith (recombu.com)

Samsung Galaxy S II Review: In Depth

UPDATE WITH VIDEO: Samsung's new flagship phone, the Galaxy S2, picks up the flagship smartphone crown from its one-year-old brother, the original Galaxy S. It's grown up, yet also slimmed down, if…

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Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Sandra Vogel (techadvisor.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy S2 review

With attractive Android skinning and a good array of widgets, many of which are resizable, the Samsung Galaxy S II lends itself to plenty of user customisation too.

Nine months might be an eternity in smartphone development, but the Galaxy S II still holds its own very well against more recently released devices. While its price has fallen since its launch, Samsung’s handset is still an expensive option.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Samsung Galaxy S II review

Samsung's next flagship is here

Fast, powerful, with dazzling design and great battery life, the Galaxy S II is an irresistible Android handset

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : littlegreenrobot.co.uk (littlegreenrobot.co.uk)

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To keep the handset running, a 1650mAh battery provides power. That’s one of the highest-rated we’ve seen so far, but still it did not quite manage a full day’s usage for us. Par for the smartphone course.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Mobile Magazine (mobilemag.com)

Samsung Galaxy S II 4G Android Smartphone Review

Unequivocally, the Samsung Galaxy S II is one of the best Google Android smartphones on the market today. It’s incredibly thin, the Super AMOLED Plus screen is simply breathtaking, and it has performance up the wazoo. The only thing that might hold you...

Aug, 2013

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