Samsung Galaxy S was one of the best and most popular Android smartphones of last year due to the optimal combination of characteristics and price. This year it was replaced by the Galaxy S II, which technical specifications simply has no equal. But we know well that the quality of the final product is determined not only and not so much by specifications, but by the level of execution. Is the Galaxy S II good enough to rightfully take its place as the “king of the hill”?

I remember in the review of the first Galaxy S I wrote that the phone looked cheap and frivolous. I won’t be able to make the same complaints about the Galaxy S II even if I wanted to, because last year“Galaxy” has matured and matured. The shiny edging of the case, covered with Chinese silver, has disappeared, the smooth one has gone nowhere back cover, covered with green circles - Samsung's new Android flagship boasts a “radical black” body and a textured back cover. True, the Galaxy S II still doesn’t feel like HTC devices: the lack of metal affects it. Plus, the phone still feels too light for its size for my taste.

The screen diagonal of the Galaxy S II has increased to 4.3 inches, due to this the dimensions have increased compared to its predecessor. In your hand, the device feels like a rather large spatula, and in the pocket of skinny jeans it can be a bit tight, so I recommend that you try it out in person before purchasing, in case it doesn’t suit you in terms of overall dimensions. The resistance of housing materials to external influences has significantly improved compared to first Galaxy S: the entire front panel is covered with ultra-strong Corning Gorilla Glass, which in principle is not scratched, and the pimpled surface of the battery cover masks all damage well and makes it invisible.

I personally cannot make any complaints about the build quality. The housing cover, despite its minimal thickness, sits in place like a glove, does not move when squeezed and does not make any sounds. But the relative position of the slots for the SIM card and memory card is inexplicable: to replace the SIM card, you just need to remove the case cover, but to remove the memory card you need to remove the battery. Usually everything happens exactly the opposite.

Display

Samsung Galaxy S II is equipped with a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED+ display with WVGA resolution (480x800 pixels). Unlike Super AMOLED without a plus, here there are three honest subpixels for each pixel, so the actual color resolution of the screen corresponds to the declared one. As befits a screen made using AMOLED technology, the contrast and black levels are amazing. The color rendition can hardly be called natural; rather, it is flashy and saturated, but many people like just such an image. The range of brightness adjustment in the Galaxy S II has been significantly expanded “downwards” compared to the Galaxy S; now, with a minimum backlight level, the smartphone is comfortable to use in dark rooms, including reading e-books. Among the minuses, I will note the very strange operation of automatic brightness adjustment, which often sets the backlight to minimum during the day outside, and to maximum at night in a dark room. In the end I just turned it off automatic adjustment and brought a widget to the desktop for manual brightness control.

The screen when viewed at the right angle...

...and from the side. Please note the difference in color rendering

Another drawback of the screen is that the color temperature varies significantly depending on the viewing angle. When viewed from a 90-degree angle, the Galaxy S II displays a nice, warm image, but when viewed from the side, it takes on a distinct blue-green hue. Color rendition also depends on the brightness level: at the minimum brightness level it is shifted to warm tones, at the maximum - to cool tones. However, this effect will probably be noticed only by the most picky users (like me), and for the majority of buyers, the beautiful “acid” colors and excellent contrast will outweigh all the display’s shortcomings. (By the way, anticipating possible questions, I hasten to report that I was not able to detect any yellow spots or stripes either with the naked eye or with instrumental methods.)

Sound

For me personally, one of the main purposes of a smartphone is playing music, so I always pay great attention to sound quality. And oddly enough, the headphone output in the Samsung Galaxy S II has suffered compared to the first Galaxy S. First of all, this concerns the power reserve. The fact is that for morning runs I use rather “tight” Philips SHE9500 earbuds, and the Galaxy S in them provided a much higher maximum volume level than the Galaxy S II. Otherwise, I can characterize the sound quality as very good: the Galaxy S II produces dense, rich and tasty sound. The detailing is very good: unlike cheaper models of the Galaxy line, complex instrumental compositions (for example, symphonic music) performed by the Galaxy S II do not turn into an indistinct mess. Overall, as a phone for a music lover, I would rate it 7.5 points out of 10. The sound quality in the conversational speaker is also very good - the interlocutor's voice sounds lively, with rich overtones. But the speaker through which the call melody is played is very small and quite quiet. When the phone is in the pocket of skinny jeans, it is quite difficult to hear the call; only a vibration alert can save you.

Software and interface

Samsung smartphone users are familiar with TouchWiz shell. The Galaxy S II uses a new version this shell, number 4.0, in the work on which Samsung designers were clearly inspired by the example of HTC Sense. To verify this, just look at the default desktop wallpaper, the interface for deleting/adding additional desktops, and the design of the widget with a clock and calendar. In my opinion, such borrowings only benefited the smartphone: its interface became noticeably more beautiful and more convenient. However, Samsung also has its own inventions, for example, a music player, which is much more convenient than the player in all other Android devices (including HTC).

Of the little things that deserve attention, I would like to note the very tight integration with social networks (even to the point that the birthdays of your Facebook contacts are automatically included in the calendar), the most convenient phone book, built-in file manager(at this point I traditionally want to say hello to HTC, which has been stubbornly refusing to pre-install file managers on its phones for three years now) and comes with the Galaxy S II full version office suite Polaris Office.

Performance, autonomy, heating

Samsung Galaxy S II is equipped with a dual-core Samsung Exynos 4210 processor with clock frequency 1.2 GHz. This is the fastest mobile processor today, thanks to it, the phone shows results in the range of 3400-3800 points in the popular Quadrant Standard benchmark and simply tears to shreds smartphones based on dual-core NVIDIA and Qualcomm processors. The performance of the Mali 400MP graphics core integrated into Exynos is also respectable.

Unfortunately, high performance is inseparable from other, less pleasant things, in particular, high heat dissipation. The Galaxy S II heats up, and it heats up very noticeably. When under load (for example, in games), the plastic body of the smartphone becomes warm, and the metal frame around the camera module becomes so hot that it is simply unpleasant to touch. After using the device for a month, I got used to the heat and came to terms with it, but, of course, this is a serious drawback. Now is the time battery life, oddly enough, it was not damaged at all. With push synchronization of email and Twitter account always turned on, occasional use of the camera and listening to music for about 3 hours a day, the Galaxy S II can confidently last a day and a half. If you take basic measures to save battery power (for example, turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS when not in use), then two days will not be uncommon.

Camera

If the Galaxy S was equipped with the best camera among all Android smartphones in 2010, then the Galaxy S II has best camera among all the “androids” of this season. Neither HTC Sensation nor Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc with the vaunted Exmor R module cannot compete with it. Of course, the camera takes best pictures outdoors in sunny weather, but even indoors the quality of photography remains at an acceptable level. In addition to photos, the phone records very decent FullHD video with continuous autofocus. The advantages of the camera include not only excellent quality images, but also high speed. The camera starts up instantly, focuses quickly and saves images quickly, allowing you to use it even for capturing action-packed moments. True, the whole raspberry is spoiled by the lack of a dedicated camera button.

Video examples:

Bottom line

There is no doubt that the Galaxy S II is the “best” Android smartphone to date. It has the fastest processor, the most colorful screen and the highest quality camera, decent battery life - in other words, we have a clear technological leader. If we compare the Galaxy S II with its competitors, an interesting picture emerges. There are currently only two devices of the same class on the Ukrainian market - HTC Sensation and LG Optimus 2x. Sensation has a better body and screen, but a worse camera and a slower processor. (I’m not saying anything specifically about the Sense shell, since this is a matter of taste.) If we talk about the LG smartphone, then from a technological point of view it does not have a single advantage over the Galaxy S II, but it costs much less. But we all understand that a good show-off is more valuable than money, right? Of course, the phone also has disadvantages, in particular, strong heating. And the Super AMOLED+ display turned out to be far from being as good as is commonly believed. In addition, even in the latest firmware version at the time of writing (I9100XXKG1 dated July 5), minor glitches are observed (strange operation of the light and proximity sensors, periodic crashes of the browser and camera). All in all, taking into account all the pros and cons, we have decided to award the Samsung Galaxy S II our highest editorial award - Editors' Choice. 6 reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S II:

• unsurpassed performance;
• the best camera among all Android smartphones on the market;
• FullHD video recording with continuous autofocus;
• good quality headphone output;
• wear-resistant body;
• preset office suite and file manager.

3 reasons not to buy Samsung Galaxy S II:

• high heat;
• some features of the Super AMOLED+ display;
• a large number of small glitches in current firmware versions.

I present to your attention a fairly large and high-quality text review + 2 video reviews of the Galaxy S II smartphone from techvideo and droider. This article describes all its main characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of the device.

Video review from Droider ru Samsung Galaxy S II

Basic Samsung specifications Galaxy S II:

• ARM Cortex-A9 processor 2 cores 1.2 GHz;
• operating room Android system 2.3 (Gingerbread);
• Super AMOLED Plus display, 4.3-inch diagonal, 480×800 pixels, capacitive, with multitouch;
• RAM 1 GB, flash memory 2 GB (1.8 GB available), inner memory 16 or 32 GB
• communication GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, GPRS/EDGE;
• communication 3G UMTS 900/2100 MHz, HSDPA 21/HSUPA 5.76;
• Bluetooth v3.0+HS;
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot;
• GPS, AGPS;
• Slot for microSDHC cards;
• USB host (USB On-the-go)
• MHL connector for connecting external HDMI panels
• FM radio with RDS
• spatial position sensor;
• light sensor;
• magnetometer;
• NFC chip
• camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels and autofocus, video recording 1080p@30fps;
• battery 1650 mAh;
• dimensions 125.3×66.1×8.5 mm;
• weight 116 grams.

So, this smartphone will replace the “first galaxy” Samsung Galaxy S, which became a real sensation among best devices on Android in 2010. It was the first galaxy that made the rise of the company. There is no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S 2 will be even more successful.

Appearance

Samsung i9100 has a strict body. It turned out to be very large, but thin. Samsung Galaxy S2 is slightly larger than i9000, but this is not so noticeable.

The dimensions of the new flagship are 125.3x66.1 with a thickness of only 8.5mm. Weight is only 116g, which is very low among smartphones of this class.

The sheer width of the case can make talking on the phone a little awkward. The phone barely fits in a shirt pocket. Despite its large size, the phone has good ergonomics. It is very comfortable to hold in your hand.

The phone has several sensors. This is a light and proximity sensor. They are very compactly placed on the front panel. Nearby is the front camera, which has a solid resolution for a phone - 2 Megapixels.

Below the display there are three keys. There is a mechanical button in the center, which is very convenient to press. It performs a very simple but necessary function of returning to the desktop. Long pressing the button will launch the task manager. There are also two touch keys. The left key goes to the menu, the right one goes back.

The phone has a microUSB connector, without which it is difficult to imagine a modern phone. For music lovers, a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack is built-in.

A 1650 mAh battery will provide a long operating time.

Platform

The Samsung Galaxy s 2 comes with the new Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. The ARM Cortex A9 processor running on two cores and at a frequency of 1.2 GHz simply theoretically cannot slow down. At the same time, the new “Galaxy” was equipped with a volume random access memory 1 GB. Built-in memory 16 or 32 GB. There is also support for microSD memory cards up to 32 GB. Even when working with the largest memory cards, the phone feels comfortable.

Samsung i9100 has an even more colorful display. The diagonal has increased to 4.27 inches versus 4 for the first “galaxy”. The flagship has new Super AMOLED Plus technology. For now it is installed only on this smartphone. It has become even better than last year's Super AMOLED. The resolution has not increased and remains the same - 480x800 pixels. The screen is capable of displaying up to 16 million colors and does not respond to touches by third-party objects (control only with a finger); it is also worth noting multi-touch support.

The screen is able to adjust the brightness itself. You don't have to worry about scratching it. It is protected from scratches and other damage. Gorilla Glass technology is recognized all over the world. Sunlight hardly changes the image. Samsung Galaxy S has made a breakthrough in the field of mobile displays and we hope that the second Galaxy will repeat the success of last year's flagship.

Interface

The developers used the proprietary TouchWiz interface. There are 7 desktops available for use. You can add elements at your discretion. For example, to add a new shortcut, widget or folder to the screen, you just need to hold your finger on the display for just a couple of seconds. Will open special menu at the bottom of the screen where you can select the desired item. Widgets represent the main interest of the user. Now there are even more of them, and they have become even brighter.

The variety of widgets is amazing. Many of them require an Internet connection. The user has access to many standard widgets: YouTube, Vlingo, Power Management, Weather Clock, Stock mini, News, Voice Translator, Tips, Post and many others. Many of them are standard for all Android 2.3 operating systems.

To decorate your desktop, set the picture to fill the entire screen. It can be either animated or regular. Background image will be displayed both on the desktop and in the main menu.

If in TouchWiz 3 new events were displayed on the screen in the form of a mosaic, then the new user interface does not boast such a feature. You can unlock the screen by pulling the image in any direction. At the very top of the screen there is a service line, which displays the clock, battery charge, signal quality indicator, many connections and other data.

The main menu is launched using the icon at the bottom of the screen. Four icons are always displayed on the screen or menu. These are Phone, Contacts, Messages and Applications.

Icons in the menu are arranged in 4x4 tiles. main feature The menu is that the icons got rid of the annoying background. The design has become more pleasant. Icons move freely around the menu. Add new table also very easy. It is possible to create folders for convenient sorting of applications.

Contacts

The phone book synchronizes perfectly with Google services. It is very convenient to navigate and search for contacts. You can enter text in both vertical and horizontal positions. Input is very fast using Swype technology.

As in any device based on Android OS, it is installed standard application for work Gmail. You can use multiple accounts at the same time. For convenient work with text there is copy-paste.

Camera

The phone has an 8 megapixel camera with autofocus. Unlike its predecessor, a flash appeared. The camera key is missing. The application is launched from the main menu. The phone automatically changes the camera interface depending on the position of the device in space (from vertical to horizontal).

The user can use manual focus. When you press your finger on the screen, the phone will focus the area and highlight the desired object.

You can use the camera for video calls to take self-portraits. The photos come out quite decent. Photos can be taken with a resolution of 8 to 0.4 megapixels.

Video

Video recording remains at the highest level. 1080p video is a breakthrough for mobile devices. The quality is simply amazing, there are no problems with sound recording. The video is of very high quality and a 30-second video at maximum settings weighs about 60 megabytes. For fans of video shooting, you will have to think about a capacious media.

Conclusion

Samsung has released a landmark model that features phenomenal functionality and is virtually free of flaws. Well maybe better than Samsung Galaxy s 2? We will find out this in a year, when the successor to this flagship comes out. We are almost sure that it will definitely have a 3D display.

Contents of delivery:

• Telephone
• Battery Li-Ion 1650 mAh
• Wired stereo headset
• USB cable
• Charger

Attention. Unlike preliminary review, here you are reading a review of the final sample, as a result, you can evaluate all aspects of the phone without any discounts. Some parts are repeated with the first material, others are greatly supplemented and expanded. Here is the final review.

Positioning

Nobody predicted the success of the Galaxy S, and for such a product it achieved phenomenal sales levels. The model is an undisputed bestseller; it set the bar for the Android phone market, but it also caused problems within Samsung. No one expected a resounding success; as a result, no one could predict that the demand for phones would skyrocket. The company was let down by the lack of SuperAMOLED screens; their shortage did not allow them to achieve large sales; the demand for the model is high, but it is not available in many markets in sufficient quantities. As one of the measures, Samsung launched a cheaper variant of the Galaxy S, the i9003 model, which uses a SuperClear TFT display. It loses to SuperAMOLED in all respects, but remains one of the best screens On the market. At the same time, the cost of the i9003 with a minimum amount of memory is 100-120 euros less than the original Galaxy S, the price difference will increase even more over time. This is a good offer that will exploit the popularity of the original Galaxy S.

After the announcements at CES, when NVIDIA showed the first solutions based on Tegra2, in particular, LG Optimus 2x, Motorola Atrix 4G, Motorola DROID Bionic, a logical question arose: how can Samsung answer these devices? It seemed that dual-core processors were becoming a necessity in flagship solutions, a good marketing ploy, even if there was no practical need for them yet, since there was no corresponding software, games, and the speed increase in regular applications is not so great. But at CES, Samsung did not say a single word about such plans. The reason is that the company wanted to reduce the gap as much as possible between the announcement of the product and its appearance on the market. So that potential buyers can receive this solution in the same time frame as competitors.

Does Samsung count on the success of its updated flagship? Definitely yes, and there is simply no reason to believe that it will not be successful. Based on the sales of the previous device, this model will make a market for itself. It has several unique features that its competitors do not yet have. The first is the technology race in the field of screens. The new term is SuperAMOLED+, an improved version of the previous display, which has not become obsolete, and competitors simply do not have an analogue. I don’t know why such a technology race is needed, but the screen is becoming a visible advantage of Samsung’s flagships. One of strengths. I like the Galaxy S screen quality, but it's not as sharp as the iPhone 4, not as sharp, and the fonts are a little blurry. In the new SuperAmoled+ version, the sharpness has been increased, not yet the iPhone, but not the Galaxy S either.

The second feature is not yet applicable in practice in most situations, but it provides a huge foundation for the future; it is a dual-core processor. For technology fans, such a processor has an undoubted advantage; its presence adds additional shine to the phone. But for practical people this is not the case. Having such a processor has no undoubted and immediate benefits. Another thing is that over time, more and more programs will appear for such solutions, and then this phone will show its capabilities.

In terms of technology, the first Galaxy S set the bar very high, it was not a demonstration of technology for the sake of technology, but a demonstration of how to connect everything Newest technologies into one attractive product. The S II went even further, it is the first phone that has Wi-Fi support Direct, does not require special software to work with any computer and synchronize data, the phone can send files via Wi-Fi, has a number of additional programs, not familiar from other Android phones, but which will soon become standard. I can list the technologies used for quite a long time (NFC, MHL, and so on), there is an impressive number of them here. Samsung created a flagship without any discounts and did it without wasting money on trifles. Unfortunately, there is not a single device on the market that is similar in characteristics and overall capabilities. Devices based on NVIDIA Tegra 2 come close to the Galaxy S II, but they usually have a much worse camera, larger size, and noticeably worse displays. Surprisingly, Samsung has created a flagship with an excellent price/quality ratio for its segment. A year will pass, and functionally the device will remain at the level of the best solutions, it will not be greatly eclipsed by other models, although more interesting solutions from different companies. This product is positioned as a long-term flagship, that is, a model that is bought in order not to change the phone for a long time. The lifespan of this device for most markets and consumers will be maximum.

It is also worth noting the HTC Sensation model, which is technically very similar to the Galaxy II (dual-core processor, 1.2 GHz frequency, but worse camera, less built-in memory, simpler screen). This model benefits from the presence of the Sense 3.0 shell, but at a similar cost, Samsung has a technological advantage. In any case, both models look extremely attractive, and choosing between them will be quite difficult.

The positioning of a phone as a flagship determines the profile of its consumer; these are primarily those who buy the latest and best solutions. Of course, this device also belongs to them. The second and notable category is technology enthusiasts (geeks). Those who care about how powerful their phone is. For them, this model offers a win-win option, because other phones simply don’t have anything comparable in terms of technology. For practical buyers, this is an interesting model, since for a long time you can be sure that it remains relevant and does not require replacement.

Design, dimensions, control elements

Here I had to hear many different opinions. Someone judged by the picture and said that the model looked exactly the same as the previous device, some of the owners of the previous Galaxy complained that the device had become wider, and this was not entirely convenient. Some were just waiting for a different view. Samsung considered that the design of the first Galaxy S was successful, and sales confirmed this. And we decided not to change anything. In some ways, this approach is rational.

At the same time, due to the fact that the area of ​​​​the device has become larger, it has been made thinner. An impressive 8.5 mm (in the press release they say 8.49 mm, but we won’t calculate with such accuracy?), making this device one of the thinnest on the market. Sony Ericsson Arc immediately comes to mind; it has a thickness of 8.7 mm, which also looks thin, due to this the device is perceived in a completely different way and makes an impression. A forgotten trend that was present in phones 4 years ago has made a comeback again for the smartphone segment. Remember the Ultra series of phones from Samsung, and before that there was a device with a case thickness of 9 mm, and this was perceived as a breakthrough. Everything new is well forgotten old.

Comparison with Sony Ericsson Arc:

By the way, the Samsung Galaxy S II somehow reminded me of the Sony Ericsson Arc and in terms of proportions, it is possible that the size and diagonal of the screen leaves an imprint, it is similar in both models. The Arc has 4.2 inches, while the Samsung has 4.27, the difference is not deafening. But the Samsung screen is orders of magnitude better and more interesting. The Galaxy S II uses DNIe+ technology (that's where the plus sign in the screen name comes from). This is a processor that processes any graphics, for example, photographs, pictures, videos, and makes it look better on the phone screen. Similar technology is used in all Samsung TVs. Interestingly, something similar under the name BraviaEngine is used in Sony Ericsson Arc. These technologies are not used in the interface, that is, they are not responsible for drawing the menu.

Phone size – 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm (for Galaxy S - 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm), weight – 116 grams. For my taste, the device is a little wide; some may find this a drawback. But you adapt to it quickly, there is no discomfort. It’s nice that the device is invisible in your pocket; it also looks good in a shirt.

Comparison with Samsung Galaxy S:

The answer to why the back cover is made of plastic and not metal can be found quite quickly. When you actively use your phone, when you watch videos, download large files, transfer them, it starts to get very hot. If the back cover were metal, then it would be impossible to touch the device, it would burn. The cellular structure of plastic was invented for a reason; it is a kind of passive radiator. But even with it, the phone sometimes heats up, it doesn’t burn you, but you feel the heat. The warmest areas are around the camera.

The lid is very thin and when you snap it on you have to run your finger around the perimeter to make sure it fits snugly. Sometimes you don’t close the lid all the way, and this creates some inconvenience. When dropped, the cover flies off and knocks out the battery. My phone flew several times, but the cover did not receive any damage. Despite the thinness of the plastic, it is resistant to both impacts and bends.

The phone has a 2-megapixel front camera, proximity sensor, and light sensor. The central key is mechanical, but the menu and return buttons are touch sensitive. On the left side there is a paired volume key, on the right side there is an on/off button. It was not possible to find the camera key; it is still missing, and the camera will have to be called up from the menu.

At the top end there is a 3.5 mm headphone output, the microUSB connector has been moved down. On the back surface you can see the 8-megapixel camera lens, plus an LED flash, and there is a speaker at the bottom.

For several weeks, my main phone was the Galaxy II, so it has been through thick and thin and through copper pipes. There is no wear anywhere on the case, with the exception of the rear protrusion, there is a slight abrasion here that will get worse over time. It is visible only in the light and at the right angle. The second point is the back cover. In my pocket, it rubbed against the lining unevenly, and individual worn areas appeared. But I’ll say again, they are visible when you examine the phone very carefully, but in fact it’s hard to find them. In total, everything is as expected; the plastic case has both its advantages (weight, practicality) and disadvantages.

I admit honestly that I do not share the opinion of many people that the phone body must be metal, especially if it flagship model. It can be made of plastic, glass, or other materials. The question is how the material behaves over time, whether it ages or not, whether it is wiped out or not. For example, glass used in Apple iPhone 4, relatively fragile, dropping the device on the asphalt can break it. Does this stop anyone from buying a device? I think no. This is one of its features. The model turned out to be very light in weight, but at the same time wide, and this is captivating. Constantly using HTC Incredible S and Galaxy II, I caught myself thinking that the Galaxy is more convenient for me. The reason is the weight and thickness of the case.

Display

Those who claim that SuperAMOLED Plus is just a marketing ploy should take a look at how different the picture on it is compared to regular SuperAMOLED. It is brighter, sharper with an increased screen diagonal, but the main thing is that the screen consumes less energy. An energy saving option has appeared in the settings, when energy consumption is adjusted depending on the picture that is displayed in this moment(uses DNIe+). This technology is also used in all Samsung TVs; a special processor analyzes the information and then improves the picture, making it more beautiful for us. A side effect is that the phone can now analyze how energy is spent. The selection of wallpaper also takes into account the fact that AMOLED screens waste energy differently, depending on the color. A similar technology is used by Sony Ericsson, it is called Bravia Engine, but the gain on TFT screens is not so noticeable; rather, the technology there is only for visual improvement of the displayed image.

Let's return to screen technology. The first SuperAMOLED matrices use PenTile technology, when one point on the screen is formed from two subpixels. Surprisingly, this caused quite heated discussions on many forums, in which it was argued that the effective resolution of any screen with PenTile technology is at least a third lower than stated. This is a rather bold and stupid statement, since the number of dots was no different from any screen, and if the manufacturer spoke about a matrix of 800x480 dots, then there were exactly that many of them on the screen. No more, no less.

Another thing is that in some aspects, a lower number of subpixels resulted in visible distortion on the screen, which, coupled with high definition, irritated some users. For example, for the first generation SuperAMOLED, the fonts had a sharply defined outline with a ladder; in fact, this is the only visible difference from most screens, which arises from the use of PenTile technology. Just look at the labels for the icons on the main screen and see this effect on the same Galaxy S. A comparison with the second Galaxy will show that there is nothing similar there.

The explanation lies in the Real RGB Stripe technology, which was used in SuperAMOLED Plus matrices. Now a single point on the screen is formed not by two, but by three subdots. The picture from Samsung Displays shows the difference, the increased number of subdots makes the picture smoother, including fonts, there are no sharply defined contours that could be annoying. I honestly admit that until we started discussing this topic and procrastinating on it, I didn’t even pay attention to the fonts. But then, of course, I saw this sharpness, although this did not have any effect on my perception of the previous Galaxy.

In the sun, the screen behaves worse than in the first Galaxy, the explanation is that the size of the matrix has increased, but the resolution remains the same, plus the technology has changed. The picture is readable at a right angle or in not very bright sun. But otherwise everything is exactly the same as on other types of screens; there is no advantage that was in the first SuperAMOLED.

At the moment, SuperAMOLED Plus technology does not allow creating screens with a pixel density of more than 200 ppi; the iPhone has a matrix with more than 300 ppi. Samsung will change its matrix manufacturing technology in order to achieve more than 300 ppi as early as 2011.

For my taste, the picture on SuperAMOLED Plus looks smoother, the brightness adjustment is well selected. But main point This is due to the fact that the user can choose the saturation of the picture (Movie, Standard, Dynamic). In fact, this is a setting that allows you to set the color temperature of the screen and change the color saturation. Some people like bright colors - leave the standard option. Some people like not so bright colors - choose Movie mode.

The screen diagonal is 4.3 inches (the previous model has 4 inches, but the difference is huge and striking), the resolution is 800x480 pixels (displays 16 million colors). In practical terms, the display is extremely convenient; there is an automatic adjustment of image brightness depending on the lighting. Protective glass hardened, coated with special anti-reflective material. The screen also has an oleophobic coating, which in theory means that it does not get dirty with your hands. A similar coating is used in the Apple iPhone. Users of this device know that there are still prints, just a few fewer of them. Exactly the same story here. There are greasy marks, but they are not so noticeable.

Samsung devices also use VibeZ technology - when you press the keys, the body vibrates, which confirms your action.

The screen can accommodate up to 16 lines of text and up to three service lines. In message reading mode, this can be up to 24 lines, depending on the selected font. You can select the font size and style for the screen in the settings, but they are not much different. Another thing is that, unlike many models, the screen font here is huge, it can be easily read from any distance. This is a plus of the device.

Screen comparison with Galaxy S (maximum brightness, same pictures).

Screen comparison with Sony Ericsson Arc (maximum brightness, same pictures).

Battery

The phone is used lithium ion battery capacity 1650 mAh. According to the manufacturer, the battery can provide up to 6.5 hours of talk time and up to 350 hours of standby time. In Moscow networks, the device works on average for about one day. The time to fully charge the battery is about 3 hours.

Playback of unconverted video is possible for approximately 8.5 hours. Music playback - up to 30 hours.

Perhaps checking the operating time of the device was the most difficult and extensive test for me. The number of settings related to energy consumption is huge, and you can customize the phone to suit you, and also save operating time. For each person, this device will be able to show its results, this is very individual and depends on hundreds of settings (screen brightness, number of programs in memory, and so on). Therefore, I decided to conduct comparative tests with the first Galaxy. SIM cards of the same operator were installed on two phones, PUSH mail was configured, the same applications, programs, and so on were used. In fact, I even tried to call from the same places and talk for the same amount of time. The result turned out to be quite unusual - the operating time of Galaxy II increased from 1.5 to 2 times. In my case, the first Galaxy, starting to work at 9 am, was already completely discharged by lunchtime (yes, I’m not a very ordinary user, for many it works longer), but the Galaxy II worked for a long time.

I’ll briefly talk about the settings that are present in the phone and can do a good job in saving energy. Firstly, you should go to the Wi-Fi section and in the advanced settings set the connection only when the screen is active. This will save some energy, especially if you don't use any IM apps and want to see information the moment you pick up the phone. Secondly, it’s worth considering whether you need PUSH in your mail; if you receive dozens of letters per hour, this function greatly affects the operating time. You can set the interval to 15, 30 minutes or even an hour. This gives a noticeable increase in operating time.

In the screen settings, I recommend setting automatic brightness adjustment, but also adding analysis of the image on the screen (a separate item, not available in all competing products). This item allows the phone to select brightness depending on the applications used, everything works quite well. Regardless of whether this item is selected or not, the phone has a temperature sensor. If you are in the sun and at the same time playing with some kind of toy, at the same time swing big file, the screen brightness will automatically decrease to prevent the device from overheating. Until now, I had never encountered such functionality.

The Power Save Mode section allows you to install an assistant that will turn on energy saving mode when the battery is discharged to a certain level. At the same time, you can specify exactly how the phone will save energy. Enough good setup, as it flexibly allows you to set your priorities. When the battery reaches 15 percent charge, the camera stops working. The telephone is designed to ensure that you can call until the last moment. It’s nice that at 15 percent the device lasts 1.5-2 hours, you can talk for up to 15-20 minutes.

It's surprising but true that the Galaxy SII lasts longer than the first Galaxy. And this is reflected not by a slightly larger battery, but by the technological platform itself, the Exynos processor turned out to be very economical. In terms of technology, this is an extremely complex phone, in which many settings have been applied, with the help of which real energy savings are possible without deteriorating the user characteristics of the device. Let me hint that by studying the phone and its capabilities in detail, you can save up to 50 percent of your operating time, which is just great. Other devices do not provide such customization options even close. And if you also have straight arms and know how to delve into the insides of the device, then even more. In a word, among the flagships latest generation It is the Samsung Galaxy SII that has one of the longest-lasting batteries.

Below are screenshots from the built-in Android utility that shows operating time and energy consumption.

USB, Bluetooth, NFC, communication capabilities

Bluetooth. Bluetooth version 3.0, which is also called High Speed. When transferring files to other devices that support this technology, Wi-Fi 802.11 n is used, and the theoretical transfer speed is about 24 Mbit/s. Testing the transfer of a 1 GB file showed a maximum speed of about 12 Mbit/s within three meters between devices.

The model supports various profiles, in particular, Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port, Dial Up Networking, File Transfer, Object Push, Basic Printing, SIM Access, A2DP. Working with headsets does not raise any questions, everything is ordinary.

USB connection. In the menu you can select one of three possible operating modes: Media Player, Mass Storage, Samsung Kies. The device can be easily used as a modem by enabling Wi-Fi Hotspot or activating a similar function for USB.

IN USB mode The Mass Storage device works perfectly without additional drivers, you can copy the necessary data. USB version – 2, data transfer speed – about 25 Mb/s.

When connecting to a PC, simultaneous operation of USB and Bluetooth is unacceptable; the device requires you to turn off Bluetooth regardless of the current state (whether there is a connection and transmission or not), this is extremely inconvenient. When connected via USB, the device is recharged.

The USB on the Go function is supported, which means that using a special adapter, you can connect any flash drives or external devices to the microUSB connector. hard disks, in this case, you will have the ability to view files, copy them, and so on in the file manager.

The microUSB connector also supports the MHL standard, which means that using a special cable (available at electronics stores), you can connect the phone to the TV (to the HDMI output). In fact, the standard describes the ability to connect via microUSB to HDMI. This solution looks preferable to a separate miniHDMI connector on the case.

For GSM networks, EDGE class 12 is provided.

WiFi. The 802.11 a/b/g/n standard is supported, the operation wizard is similar to that for Bluetooth. You can remember selected networks and automatically connect to them. It is possible to set up a connection to the router in one touch; to do this, you need to press a key on the router, and also activate a similar button in the device menu (WPA SecureEasySetup).

Wi-Fi Direct. A new protocol that is intended to replace Bluetooth or begin to compete with its third version (which also uses Wi-Fi version n to transfer large files). On the menu Wi-Fi settings select the Wi-Fi Direct section, the phone starts searching for devices around. We select the desired device, activate the connection on it, and voila. Now in the file manager you can view files on another device, as well as transfer them. Another option is to simply find the devices connected to your router and transfer to them necessary files, this can be done from the gallery or other sections of the phone. The main thing is that the device supports Wi-Fi Direct.

NFC (Near Field Communication). The phone has built-in NFC technology, with its help in some countries they create payment systems where you can pay for a purchase with your phone in a parking lot or at a kiosk. Similar systems will develop, and Samsung has built these capabilities into the device so that it is the most advanced. For certain countries, this option will not be available in the menu (Russia is one of them, but at the same time NFC is physically present).

Kies via Wi-Fi. The first company to offer a phone experience without having to download any software to your computer was Motorola. You connected to the PC with using Wi-Fi, in the browser they could view individual sections of the phone. Samsung went a little further and gave access to all sections of the phone. Enter the address that your phone provides you in the browser, and you can work with all your data and download it to your PC. Convenient and simple. None special programs, you can write SMS from your computer, read them, and so on.

Motion Control

Individual functions can be controlled using movements. In most cases, these movements are contrived. For example, in the gallery you can touch a picture with two fingers and tilt the device to zoom in or out. It is not always possible to regulate the speed at which the picture changes; it is easier to zoom it by hand. The only convenient function is unlocking; you touch the screen and shake the phone, and the lock is removed. The menu has good tutorials showing how to work with movements, but to save energy it is better to turn them off.

Memory, memory cards

The phone has 16 GB of internal memory (a version with 32 GB is planned), initially about 14 GB is available to the user. The memory card is visible separately, it is possible to display all folders (both from the memory card and internal). There is a file manager that allows you to copy files both from and to the card. Memory cards are not hot-swappable. We checked the work microSD cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB, everything works.

The amount of RAM is 1 GB, after downloading there is about 800 MB free. This is enough for all applications; in terms of RAM, the phone is one of the best on the market.

Performance

This is the first dual-core phone from Samsung, and it uses an Orion processor inside, which was recently renamed Exynos 4210. Compared to the prototypes, the processor has been changed - it is also dual-core, but the maximum frequency is 1.2 GHz.

Is this solution comparable to NVIDIA Tegra2, which I was able to try in Motorola ATRIX 4G, as well as LG Optimus 2x. Both devices were my main phones for several weeks. I can only evaluate performance from the user’s point of view, since there are simply no programs today that use all the capabilities of such an architecture. Samsung's solution is no less fast than Motorola devices or LG phones. They are perceived on the same level. My impression is extremely positive, this is one of the most fast phones On the market. In a number of situations, the Samsung phone even looks faster; one gets the feeling that a lot of work has been done on its optimization.

So, here are the results in the Quadrant synthetic test, normal Galaxy firmware SII shows about 3000 points, while its competitors lag behind by a significant margin. I want to emphasize that these measurements are speculative; they do not affect the real performance of the device, which depends not only on the processor, but also on the memory, as well as on how the programs are optimized and how stable they are in operation.

In Smartbench2011 (optimized for dual-core processors), the results are equally impressive. At the time of testing, this is the only product that showed the maximum result, as you can see for yourself in the screenshot. Below are the results of the overclocked LG Optimus 2x, but this is not a very fair comparison, since you can increase the frequency on Oxynos to much higher values ​​(1.8 GHz, to be precise). In the absence of commercial samples of HTC Sensation, it is unfair to compare the performance of these two devices, while Sensation loses in performance in tests. In our Sensation review, we'll compare processors and system performance with the Galaxy SII.

Camera

The model received a new 8-megapixel camera module from Samsung, which is one of the best on the market. However, let's compare it with that of the Sony Ericsson Arc.

Sony has created the EXMOR matrix, which is used in the company’s flagship – Sony Ericsson Arc. Countless advertisements and marketing materials show the superiority of this matrix in low-light conditions, and marketing has drummed into people's heads that this is the ideal solution. Or close to it. Unfortunately, Sony is not a leader in photo solutions for phones; moreover, the company's products are secondary to what Samsung does. This can be seen in simple examples of comparative photographs.

So, let's look at a photograph of chrysanthemums without any lighting. The pictures look the same. Here and below, pictures from the Galaxy SII are located on the left.

Let's take the pencils off on the table by the window. The light is from the side, the lighting is clearly not enough. Both cameras did about the same job; I wouldn’t single out a leader.

The Laughing Buddha in my office turned out great on the Galaxy, but for some reason Arc raised the ISO to 400 (250 on the Galaxy), and at the same time darkened the picture. It also didn't turn out very sharp.

With the flash, things are even worse for the Arc; the device simply shoots as needed. See for yourself. I tried to take pictures several times, but always got this result.

But in this photo (a rare case!) one can even say that Arc shot it a little better. Little bit.

In daylight, bright light, the cameras have parity, although Arc does not handle all scenes well. But let me remind you that these are almost ideal conditions, and all cameras work well in them.

Well, a couple more pictures:

I hope this little comparison has shown that Sony's EXMOR is pure marketing, nothing more. The regular, untitled camera from Samsung puts EXMOR to the test and produces better image quality in all conditions. I think this is enough to stop once and for all the discussion of Sony Ericsson's marketing nonsense about the superior quality of the cameras (and yes, the iPhone will use a Sony solution that will not be available on the SE phones due to the high cost).

There is a small but significant change to the Galaxy SII's camera interface. Now the interface can be either horizontal or vertical, it all depends on how you hold the device.

All settings are shown on a translucent background, which is also nice. I will briefly list the main settings.

The zoom is digital, 4x, you just need to swipe the screen with two fingers to activate it. Very convenient implementation (pinch to zoom). You can judge the quality of the zoom from the following photos, it is not impressive.

Flash mode: automatic, always on, off.

Shooting mode - one shot (default), Beauty (filter that hides skin imperfections), Smile Shot (finds a smile and responds to it), Panorama, Action Shot (photos of moving people or objects), Cartoon (filter that turns a photo into something similar to a sketch).

Scene Mode – Portrait, Landscape, Night, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dawn, Fall color, Firework, Text, Candelight, Backlight.

Shutter speed is adjustable from -2 to +2.

Focusing – autofocus, face, macro.

Timer for 2, 5 and 10 seconds.

Effects – negative, black and white, sepia.

Resolution – 8M (3264x2448), 6.5W (3264x1968), 7M (3072x2304), 5.7W (3072x1856) and lower resolutions.

White balance – day, cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent.

ISO – auto, 100, 200, 400, 800.

Also worth noting is point or matrix metering, automatic contrast, image stabilizer, and the ability to set a GPS tag.

You will find examples of photographs below:

Video. To the already used resolution of 1280x720, 1920x1080 pixels (1080p) were added. At the same time, the file properties indicate up to 30 frames per second, but the picture looks a little jerky if you walk or drive. Constant autofocus is supported, but in difficult conditions the camera cannot always quickly focus on the subject or subject of shooting (example with cocktails). But in general, the shooting quality is quite at the level of other solutions and even better. See for yourself.

3G, Android 4.1, 4.27", 800x480, 16GB, 116g, 8MP camera, Bluetooth

MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Nutrition

Battery capacity: 1650 mAh Battery type: Li-Ion Talk time: 18.3 h Standby time: 710 h Operating time while listening to music: 30 h

Additional Information

Features: USB on the Go function is supported (using an adapter, you can connect flash drives or hard drives to the microUSB connector); screen cover - glass, Gorilla Glass technology; Talk time: up to 1100 min. (2G), up to 520 min. (3G); time slave Announcement date: 2011-02-14 Sales start date: 2011-05-18 Equipment: phone, battery, wired stereo headset, USB cable, Charger

General characteristics

Type: smartphone Weight: 116 g Control: mechanical/touch buttons operating system: Android 4.1 Case type: classic Number of SIM cards: 1 Dimensions (WxHxT): 66.1x125.3x8.49 mm SIM card type: regular

Screen

Screen type: color AMOLED, 16.78 million colors, touch type touch screen: multi-touch, capacitive Diagonal: 4.27 inches. Image size: 800x480 Pixels per inch (PPI): 218 Automatic screen rotation: yes Scratch-resistant glass: yes

Multimedia capabilities

Camera: 8 million pixels, 3264x2448, LED flash Camera functions: autofocus, macro mode Video recording: yes Max. video resolution: 1920x1080 Front-camera: yes, 2 million pixels. Audio: MP3, FM radio Headphone jack: 3.5 mm Recognition: Face Geo Tagging: yes Video output: MHL

Connection

Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 3.0, USB Standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G DLNA support: yes Satellite navigation: GPS A-GPS system: yes Use as a USB drive: yes USB-host : There is

Memory and processor

Processor: Samsung Exynos 4210, 1200 MHz Number of processor cores: 2 Built-in memory: 16 GB RAM capacity: 1 GB Video processor: Mali-400 MP Memory card slot: yes

Other features

Control: voice dialing, voice control Sensors: light, proximity, gyroscope, compass Speakerphone (built-in speaker): yes Flight mode: yes A2DP profile: yes

NEW QUALITY VIEWING CONTENT
E-books, websites, videos and more are now available to Galaxy S II owners in quality never before possible on a smartphone. The ultra-bright 4.27" SUPER AMOLED Plus display delivers crisp detail and vivid rich colors. Read, search for information on the Internet or enjoy your favorite video with Samsung GALAXY S II - and don't be surprised that all eyes are on you!

Super AMOLED Plus display
The Super AMOLED Plus display features excellent color reproduction, high text readability and low power consumption. You will be pleasantly surprised by the naturalness of color reproduction, as well as how bright and vibrant the image can be reproduced by the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone. Ultra-fast response times ensure smooth display of graphics and text, and the 4.27-inch display size will give you a true pleasure from viewing photos and videos on the wide screen.

Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 proprietary interface
Download apps and directly access your content using the brand's updated TouchWiz 4.0 GUI. All widgets can be customized according to your preferences and will provide fast access to all content elements. With one touch you will have access to the gallery, music, videos, social networks, e-mail, notes, games displayed on the main screen. Don't look for content, live in it!

Full featured web browser
Information is the most valuable thing. Smartphone GALAXY S II allows you to find information quickly and easily. A full-fledged web browser with an improved user interface provides access to a whole universe of information. The browser is fully optimized for the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) platform, search options are easily customizable, and the 4.3-inch SUPER AMOLED Plus display and Adobe Flash Player will allow you to enjoy all the possibilities of multimedia. Browse the Internet easily and in style with the Samsung GALAXY S II.

NEW QUALITY OF MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT
What was once just a way to pass the time is now replaced by a whirlwind of exciting entertainment: thanks to the Samsung GALAXY S II smartphone, you will see the possibilities of mobile devices with new eyes. Discover a world of interactive 3D games, Full HD video and superb music. Delight guaranteed!

Dual core Samsung processor Exynos 1.2 GHz
Samsung Exynos dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz is a revolutionary approach to improving the performance of mobile devices. It delivers lag-free, lag-free multitasking, fast web page loading, responsiveness, fast image editing, and superb gaming and user-friendliness. Thanks to incredibly fast data processing, the smartphone is able to play and record videos in Full HD quality (1080p) at 30 fps.

8 MP camera with LED flash
Cherish the moments! The 8 megapixel camera with autofocus will allow you to achieve perfect picture clarity, even if you are photographing moving objects. The built-in LED flash guarantees high-quality photos with detailed details, even in low light. Thanks to the improved interface on the Android 2.3 platform (Gingerbread), the user can instantly change scene modes, and the function of quickly switching to the front camera with a resolution of 2 megapixels will allow you to take a self-portrait in no time. Samsung GALAXY S II - the art of seeing the world in your own way.

Video recording and playback in Full HD (1080p)
Become a star! Allow built-in Samsung camera GALAXY S II shows you to the world in all your brilliance. The Full HD (1080p) recording feature will make every captured moment a real masterpiece. Not only can you shoot action scenes in high resolution and on high speed thanks to a dual-core processor, but also instantly playback and edit Full HD footage on a bright 4.27-inch SUPER AMOLED Plus display.

Music portal (Samsung Music Hub)
Live to the music! New built-in music player Samsung has an intuitive playback system. You can play a sample, purchase a tune, or download an audio recording on the go. The music portal contains more than 900 thousand songs for download or purchase. The app will also give you detailed information about the albums and tracks you've purchased, including artist details, lyrics and reviews, as well as music recommendations. Finally, bass boosters and a 5.1-channel playback system make the sound rich and deep.

Game portal (Samsung Game Hub)
Play by your own rules! The game portal (Samsung Game Hub) allows you to download quality games to your smartphone, and also provides access to games on social networks, as well as 3D HD games. With this service, you can easily find new products in the gaming industry or information about their launch, or simply choose your favorite game and have a blast! With a position sensor, digital compass and 3-axis gyroscope, games will become even more intense and you'll experience incredible dynamic and spatial sensations. One wrong move and you're dead! This is real fun!

Portal Books and Press (Samsung Reader’s Hub)
Leave the heavy books at home - just take the Samsung GALAXY S II. The convenient Books and Press service will allow you to read any book from the library of classical works or find the latest bestseller among 64 thousand volumes of domestic and foreign literature. You can also subscribe to the press: 2,500 magazines in 20 languages ​​and 1,600 newspapers in 47 languages ​​are at your service. Reading will not be a strain on the eyes: clear text is perfectly visible on the display. In addition, you can enlarge an area of ​​text, choose to view the entire page or just the text, send it by email with two touches of the display, and take advantage of many other smart functions. Paper is timeless, e-books are not.

NEW COMMUNICATION OPPORTUNITIES
Technological progress expands the possibilities of communication. Samsung GALAXY S II supports the latest technologies that make life vibrant and the impossible possible.

Video call
Just recently it seemed fantastic. Now this is a reality embodied in Samsung smartphones. Thanks to 3G support, you can not only hear, but also see your interlocutor! There is no additional need to configure your smartphone: after you have dialed the desired number, Samsung GALAXY S II will prompt you to select the type of call (voice call or video call). Before making a video call, we recommend that you make sure that the phone you are calling also supports the 3G network, and your mobile operator provides the corresponding service.

Social portal (Samsung Social Hub)
With this service it will be much easier for you to synchronize your contacts. You will be able to send email, SMS, instant messages and messages to social networks from one application. Which way is more convenient to contact the right person is your choice. Communicate more, easier and faster. Communicate on your terms.

Multimessenger uTalk
uTalk is a universal application with which you can send text, photo and voice to your friends and family, wherever they are and whatever social network didn't use it! Using uTalk is simple and convenient; everyone can quickly understand the application and send messages to friends and family within a couple of minutes after registering in the program. The uTalk multimessenger was created specifically for mobile platforms.

SamsungKies 2.0 and KiesАir
The new and improved Kies 2.0 application, which replaced Kies 1.5, allows you to synchronize your Samsung GALAXY S II with your computer via Wi-Fi to do backups organizer data, subscribe to services and transfer multimedia content. Thanks to the SamsungKiesAir solution, you can connect to any computer via a web browser (even if it does not have Kies installed) and work with information and multimedia content on a large monitor.

AllShare
Let's go to the screens! From now on it's easier than ever. The AllShare feature allows you to connect your Samsung GALAXY S II wirelessly to your TV, laptop or audio system and play multimedia files directly from mobile device. The AllShare feature synchronizes your smartphone with compatible DLNA devices, allowing you to stream content to a large monitor in Full HD format. We are erasing boundaries in the world of digital devices!

HSPA+ 21 Mbps
Smooth video streaming just got faster with super-speed standard wireless transmission HSPA+ data 21 Mbps.

Wi-Fi technology Direct
Forget about wires. Samsung GALAXY S II allows you to directly (without an Internet connection) transfer data from your smartphone to other devices via Wi-Fi. The transmission speed complies with the Fi a/b/g/n 802.11 standard even without an access point.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS PEOPLE
Samsung GALAXY S II is a real office in your pocket. To ensure you benefit from the latest enterprise solutions, Samsung has teamed up with leading IT experts. As a result new smartphone features the most complete mobile version of Exchange ActiveSync. Samsung GALAXY S II guarantees the reliability and security of your data and is equipped with all the necessary business applications. This smartphone is ready for serious work!

Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
GALAXY S II provides secure access to corporate resources on a Microsoft Exchange server. Your built-in calendar, Email, contacts and task list will be updated regularly and remain relevant. Samsung GALAXY S II provides the most comprehensive support for Exchange ActiveSync settings.

Mobile office Polaris
The Polaris office application allows you to work with documents stored over the Internet directly from using Samsung Galaxy S II. You no longer need a laptop to quickly edit a document. The Polaris application allows you to open office documents of various formats, add a photo or image, edit text and save changes. Stay productive – even outside the office.