Samsung·Flagship · Released Apr 2011

Galaxy S II

The 2011 phone that made Samsung a serious flagship contender.

16/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$529
Color · Black
Display
4.3" WVGA AMOLED
Chipset
Exynos 4210
Memory
1 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
8 MP · f/2.65
Battery
1,650 mAh
Weight
116 g
AI Snapshot

The 2011 phone that put Samsung on the flagship map.

The Galaxy S II was thin, fast and a massive seller — the device that made Samsung a credible Android flagship maker. A vintage device today.

Subscores · 0–100
Display36
Camera28
Performance12
Battery30
Build38
Value24
  • Remarkably thin and light for 2011.
  • Fast dual-core Exynos and a vivid Super AMOLED Plus screen.
  • Removable battery and microSD.
  • A huge commercial success.

Full specifications

Type
Super AMOLED Plus
Size
4.3 inches
Resolution
800 × 480 px (217 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass
Main
8 MP, f/2.65
Selfie
2 MP
Video
1080p @ 30 fps

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -99.6%
This
9,000
Class avg
2,100,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -98.4%
This
45
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -98.9%
This
95
Class avg
8,400
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -99.5%
This
0.3 fps
Class avg
64.0 fps

Frequently asked questions

When was the Galaxy S II released?

The Galaxy S II was released in Apr 2011.

What is the Galaxy S II screen size and type?

The Galaxy S II has a 4.3" WVGA AMOLED display.

What chipset does the Galaxy S II use?

The Galaxy S II is powered by the Exynos 4210 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S II have?

The Galaxy S II ships with 1 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Galaxy S II battery capacity?

The Galaxy S II has a 1,650 mAh battery.

What is the Galaxy S II main camera?

The Galaxy S II has a 8 MP · f/2.65 main camera.

How fast does the Galaxy S II charge?

The Galaxy S II supports ~10 W wired charging.

Is the Galaxy S II worth buying?

The Galaxy S II was thin, fast and a massive seller — the device that made Samsung a credible Android flagship maker. A vintage device today. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy S II an editorial score of 16/100.

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