Complete Review of Samsung Galaxy S2

Processor

Samsung Galaxy S2 built with a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. We�ve tested, and you know not one task poses the Exynos dual core chip any threat.. Games and apps load up much faster, movement between menus - you name it, everything is faster on the S2.

Display

Powerful processing was not the only thing on Samsung�s agenda. With 4.3-inches of Super Amoled+ display - the latest version of Samsung's own screen technology - not only makes viewing web pages, games, apps or images physically easier, it brings them to life. Colours are beautifully vivid. It does bring the view to maximum joy .

Camera

The S2 comes up with the 8-megapixel camera, which is one of the best we've tested. Close-ups are crisp and even on a moving things, the captured images relatively blur-free.

Video recording is also good. Boasting a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, the results are impressive for a phone. The reality is unless you expect camcorder quality, you won't be disappointed.

A front-facing 2-megapixel offering makes it possible to do video calls and a flash for low-light photography.

Operating system (OS)

With a mixture of Android 2.3 and Samsung's own TouchWiz 4.0 skin, the Galaxy S2 is very easy to use. Setting up email is particularly pain-free, especially if you're using Google..

Scrolling between the seven home pages is straightforward, and to do so at speedily can be done by holding down by the numbers at the bottom. To add widgets, shortcuts, or whatever else you need, you simply hold down for a second.

Android has certainly comes on leaps and bounds in 2.3 Gingerbread form. Apart from it being efficient, which works well with Samsung's processor scaling so the device isn't wasteful with its abilities (loading a basic app doesn't require 100 per cent CPU), it is quite simple to use, especially with the help of TouchWiz.

Battery

As a smartphone with dual-core processor, S2 makes us a little bit worry about the life of the battery. Thanks to Samsung that�ve already anticipate it with giving a lengthy life battery. We can use it for two days even its Wi-Fi enabled, gaming and some phone calls with only a single charge.
Extras

Four hubs - Games, Reader, Social and Music - help you find what you need a lot more easily. Games is a place to get games, Reader has eZines and books, social deals with Twitter, Facebook etc and Music is a music store.

Other useful extras include the ability to unlock directly to a text message, thanks to an orange unlock slider. One less step to reply to someone may seem like a small addition, but it is one of those things you miss when it is gone.

Overall, while Android still isn't as fluid or user-friendly as iOS or Windows Phone 7, it is arguably the most functional of them all, and certainly the most customisable.

Final thoughts

What the Galaxy S2 lacks in a metal finish, it makes up for with sheer hardware power. If you want a big screen, a powerful processor, plenty of memory, a great camera, lengthy battery life and one of the finest Android experiences, this is the mobile to get.

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