Evening, everyone. I'm both curious and rather frustrated. I've had my Galaxy Note since it launched in the US on AT&T last February. Back then, it was the cream of the crop, and now i'm about to upgrade to an S IV the minute the pre-order link goes up.
On this note, though, while Samsung didn't mention the processor in today's keynote, the rumor mill (believably) reports that the international model will have a 1.6 or 1.8 Exynos 5 octo CPU, while most localized markets will have a Snapdragon 600, with a 1.9 quad-core. My question is why do the US markets prefer to use the Snapdragon processors? I got my mother a Galaxy S III for Christmas last year, expecting it to have a quad-core processor, but since i hadn't done my research, i was disappointed to find a Snapdragon S4, only a dual-core. Similarily, my Galaxy Note was butchered compared to the international version, with the iconic physical home button replaced with capacitive keys, and having a similar Exynos/Snapdragon difference.
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I for one think that this phone is the best of all the dual-core bunch and it has native support for NFC. I know that NFC can be added to any phone later like it was done to the original Galaxy S, but I think Google should definitely team up with Samsung again for this one. The only problem I see is that there is no real 4G, and Google seems to think Sprint is a better partner than the GSM based T-Mobile and other GSM based European carriers as well. I know a new Nexus Phone is imminent, and I remember a statement from Google that the Nexus phones would not be yearly based, rather they would be released with every new major OS release. With dual core phones out, Gingerbread needs to be replaced with Ice Cream Sandwich to fully support dual core. I know some believe the next Nexus is LG and nVidia, but I think the Exynos SOC totally blows away the current Tegra 2 chip, and even if the second gen Tegra 3 chip comes out, Samsung will probably beat it as they have already pledged 2GHz phones for 2012. Here's to hoping Google releases the next Nexus phone soon, I have 529 dollars waiting
AT&T Galaxy S II announcement on Tues Aug 30 ? [UPDATE --> NOW on AT&T Website! !]
This implies we get the Galaxy S II soon...
Samsung has planned a media launch for Tuesday, Aug. 30 in Manhattan, where the company will introduce the Galaxy S II on handsets from AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile.
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Time will tell....
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and...ut-at-IFA-Berlin-551979/?kc=EWKNLEDP08302011A
UPDATE #2 see post --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18058716&postcount=190
UPDATE see post --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17742066&postcount=148
sstarre said:
This implies we get the Galaxy S II soon...
Time will tell....
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and...ut-at-IFA-Berlin-551979/?kc=EWKNLEDP08302011A
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Drool.....
sstarre said:
This implies we get the Galaxy S II soon...
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http://thedroidguy.com/2011/08/toda...n-waiting-for-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-u-s-launch/
I think its lilltle late, with Iphone 5 launching soon samsung should release s2 with LTE else its again another android phone. and I know LTE is not available in 99.99 areas, but its always good to know that our can use LTE. also said that with ICECREAM sndwich releasing in NOV i like to see ICE CREAM snadwich on s2
Rogers is getting the 1.5 ghz dual core lte version. Hopefully att will too.
http://tinyurl.com/3uhd6ug
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jhogal1 said:
I think its lilltle late, with Iphone 5 launching soon samsung should release s2 with LTE else its again another android phone. and I know LTE is not available in 99.99 areas, but its always good to know that our can use LTE. also said that with ICECREAM sndwich releasing in NOV i like to see ICE CREAM snadwich on s2
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Still a rumor, although this Inspired Geek site says confirmed, 4.5' display, 1.5GHz dual core processor, and LTE. We'll presumably know after 6pm this evening.
http://www.inspiredgeek.com/2011/08...l-core-1-5-ghz-processor-and-4-5-inch-screen/
also at Android Police...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...-s-ii-variants-have-these-upgrades-at-launch/
Watch live at 6PM
See here for streaminig details.
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Samsung Galaxy S II on AT&T: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen, available September 18th
You can forget the rumored “Attain” branding, because AT&T is taking the same tack as T-Mobile on this one and leaving the name of its own Samsung Galaxy S II untouched. As with its counterparts on T-Mobile and Sprint, AT&T’s version of the S II features an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with flash and 1080p video capture, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and the latest generation of TouchWiz atop Android 2.3. What’s different here, though, is that AT&T opted for a 4.3-inch version of the lauded Super AMOLED Plus display — the same as Samsung’s European S II variants — whereas Sprint and T-Mobile are both using a 4.5-inch component. Interestingly, AT&T’s is also the thinnest, so they claim: 8.89mm, versus Sprint’s 0.38 inches (9.65mm). T-Mobile hasn’t specified their dimensions just yet.
As for the processor, Samsung’s proud of this one: they’re using a homegrown Exynos dual-core model clocked at 1.2GHz. Some other versions of the S II have used a Tegra 2 — and granted, the Tegra 2 is no slouch in its own right, but we’re told to expect some truly magnificent performance on this model. Look for it to land on September 18th with pricing to be announced later.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Specifications
4G – HSPA+
Android (2.3 Gingerbread)
GSM Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
UMTS Tri-band( 850/1900/2100MHz)
Screen: 4.3” Super AMOLED Plus
Processor: 1.2Ghz x 2 (dual core)
Camera: 8MP AF with LED flash + 2MP front
Video Record: 1080p Full HD
HDMI Out: HDMI via HDTV Smart Adapter with HDCP
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Battery: 1650mAh
Sensor: Motion UX, 6-axis gyroscope, proximity, light, noise (Audience A2220)
Is this official release??
i expected 1.5 Ghz dual core....
4.3 and 4.5 is not a big deal tho...
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No more AT&T branded phones for me, So I'll wait.
Nexus Prime FTW
CB650 Wolf said:
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Samsung Galaxy S II on AT&T: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen, available September 18th
You can forget the rumored “Attain” branding, because AT&T is taking the same tack as T-Mobile on this one and leaving the name of its own Samsung Galaxy S II untouched. As with its counterparts on T-Mobile and Sprint, AT&T’s version of the S II features an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with flash and 1080p video capture, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and the latest generation of TouchWiz atop Android 2.3. What’s different here, though, is that AT&T opted for a 4.3-inch version of the lauded Super AMOLED Plus display — the same as Samsung’s European S II variants — whereas Sprint and T-Mobile are both using a 4.5-inch component. Interestingly, AT&T’s is also the thinnest, so they claim: 8.89mm, versus Sprint’s 0.38 inches (9.65mm). T-Mobile hasn’t specified their dimensions just yet.
As for the processor, Samsung’s proud of this one: they’re using a homegrown Exynos dual-core model clocked at 1.2GHz. Some other versions of the S II have used a Tegra 2 — and granted, the Tegra 2 is no slouch in its own right, but we’re told to expect some truly magnificent performance on this model. Look for it to land on September 18th with pricing to be announced later.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Specifications
4G – HSPA+
Android (2.3 Gingerbread)
GSM Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
UMTS Tri-band( 850/1900/2100MHz)
Screen: 4.3” Super AMOLED Plus
Processor: 1.2Ghz x 2 (dual core)
Camera: 8MP AF with LED flash + 2MP front
Video Record: 1080p Full HD
HDMI Out: HDMI via HDTV Smart Adapter with HDCP
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Battery: 1650mAh
Sensor: Motion UX, 6-axis gyroscope, proximity, light, noise (Audience A2220)
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No GPS? Inquiring minds wish to know!
mmarquis said:
No GPS? Inquiring minds wish to know!
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its samsung....of course theres no GPS
I wonder what happened to that sgs2 slider that was on engadget a few days ago on the leaked att roadmap
I will be waiting for that. i am ready for a hardware keyboard
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its samsung....of course theres no GPS
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GPS works great on the Infuse.
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matthewpapa said:
I wonder what happened to that sgs2 slider that was on engadget a few days ago on the leaked att roadmap
I will be waiting for that. i am ready for a hardware keyboard
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It's called the SGH-i927. Was debunked as SGS II (clearly). Passed through the
FCC a few weeks ago only waiting on an official announcement.
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MikeyMike01 said:
It's called the SGH-i927. Was debunked as SGS II (clearly). Passed through the
FCC a few weeks ago only waiting on an official announcement.
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What version of the SGS II is it. AT&Ts SGS II has the SGH-i777 model number.
emuneee said:
What version of the SGS II is it. AT&Ts SGS II has the SGH-i777 model number.
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It's not a sgs2. Seems to just be a slider with similar specs. That's what mike was saying when he said it was debunked.
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emuneee said:
What version of the SGS II is it. AT&Ts SGS II has the SGH-i777 model number.
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Here is the leaked roadmap
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/atandts-fall-and-winter-2011-roadmap-leaked-in-spreadsheet-glory/
I927
http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/samsung-android-slider-leaked-likely-en-route-to-atandt/
It might not be called sgs2 as mike said, but by all intents it appears to have the same internals. It definitely does not look as sexy as the sgs2 or even the captivate for that matter, but i really want my hardware keyboard.
The size of the device is the only thing that really worries me. All we have for dimensions is this
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/samsung-i927-clears-the-fcc-hurdle-atandt-bound-at-last/
That doesnt appear to specify width....
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Samsung Galaxy S II on AT&T: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen, available September 18th
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Where did you get this release date from? As far as I'm aware its "in the coming weeks" which couldn't be any more vague.
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Where did you get this release date from? As far as I'm aware its "in the coming weeks" which couldn't be any more vague.
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Some web site was published immediately after the launch event with the specifications and the Sept 18th date. Within a couple of hours it was changed to "In the coming weeks".
That said, however, one person the the rumor thread, who claims to have a strong relationship with an AT&T store manager, said the manager was instructed to have all his personnel in the store on the 17th for training.
We won't really know until AT&T makes a press release, or the phones actually start showing up in the stores.
I was just in Prague on vacation last week and saw the S2 at one of the electronics shop. The price unlocked was equivalent to a whopping $800+ over there. Curious, do you guys upgrade or buy the no commitment price outright? (Ebay, not sure how reliable the sellers are, has them for around $600.)
Hello my fellow GS2 users,
so i just wanted to get peoples opinion on this...
i recently bought Samsung Galaxy S2 and in about a week or two into owning the device, i found out that att is releasing yet a newer version of this phone on Nov 6th now im in a dilemma on what to do...
since im still within the return period of the original S2, do you guys think i should try returning my current S2 and get the newer version or is it not worth going thru the hassle of doing all the returns??...i did buy a case from amazon which will need to be returned as well if i end up getting the newer version...
Any constructive input/suggestions are appreciated,
FI
I dont think this new one has an exynos processor. That an immediate no go for me.
With a 4.5" screen it's slightly larger than AT&T's regular Galaxy S II (the "Attain"). It's like the versions of the Galaxy S II released by Sprint and T-Mobile... but with LTE capabilities.
So it doesn't have a Exynos processor and even though I don't know exactly how different the Exynos is from it's replacement... I don't think it is that big of a deal. Again- no evidence to support that.
And I believe your Galaxy S II has a 1200 MHz Exynos processor while the Galaxy S II Skyrocket has a 1500 MHz non-Exynos...
Do you like it? if you do then it doesn't matter what we think it's all you
(even though i would never change my gs2 for anything right now =)
The Skyrocket has a 1.5GHz Dual Core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 1024mb RAM.
vs the standard SGS II, Exynos processors have been proven and tested to be faster than any other smartphone processor (according to various websites and video reviews and whatnot).
The only real difference between the two phones is the larger screen (remember, the screen RESOLUTION is still the SAME as the SGSII, which means your currrent SGSII has a higher DPI), 1.5ghz snapdragon (SAID to be slower, but who knows), and slightly more ram (very slightly).
I personally dont think its worth an upgrade, but its your choice.
So I'm in the market for a new phone. I know there are some pretty bad*** phones comin out from HTC and Samsung but AT&T has the S2 and Skyrocket for 10 and 20 dollars right now so I'ma jump on one of those before the resell price of my Infuse drops.
So which one of these phones is better? Pros and Cons to each? Size isnt an issue, since i have awkwardly huge hands.
Thanks guys
the only differences in the screens, the other characteristics are the same.
Both now have ICS leaks, so development is really taking off. If you live an lte area, then the skyrocket is the way to go. It's totally personal preference, do you want the lte and bigger screen size of the skyrocket? Or the exyos processor in the sgsII? I've had both, at first regretted getting the skyrocket only because development for the snap dragon processor wasn't as quick as for the exyos. But it quickly picked up, and now with ICS, it's even better. Anyway just some info and my opinion, hope it helps!
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Hey guys i know im a noob on this site but galaxy s2 has 1.2ghz ARM9 and skyrocket has 1.5ghz cpu so there is a difference in the two.
I have the skyrocket and love it! Although I have never used a gsII the 1.2Ghz exyos I believe is slightly better than the 1.5Ghz snapdragon. Once you put one of seanzscreams roms (SkyICS) on your phone you will never go back. Oh and LTE is awsome; Chicago is not as good as other places but its alot faster than 3g/4g.
If you don't live in an LTE area, go for the S2. The exynos processor is much better than the snapdragon.
Hi folks,
I'm thinking about buy a Galaxy S III, but here on Brazil they sell the quad-core version with 1GB RAM. I think that dual-core with 2GB RAM will make my device last for a long time (about updates, performance and such). What version (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon) should i buy? Please consider that i'll need to unlock it here on Brazil.
Thanks and sorry for english.
SkzBR said:
Hi folks,
I'm thinking about buy a Galaxy S III, but here on Brazil they sell the quad-core version with 1GB RAM. I think that dual-core with 2GB RAM will make my device last for a long time (about updates, performance and such). What version (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon) should i buy? Please consider that i'll need to unlock it here on Brazil.
Thanks and sorry for english.
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All carriers in the u.s only has the dual core 2gb ram. If data speed doesn't matter to you and I'm not sure about your carriers speed there, in my opinion I would rather get the quad core one
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SkzBR said:
Hi folks,
I'm thinking about buy a Galaxy S III, but here on Brazil they sell the quad-core version with 1GB RAM. I think that dual-core with 2GB RAM will make my device last for a long time (about updates, performance and such). What version (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon) should i buy? Please consider that i'll need to unlock it here on Brazil.
Thanks and sorry for english.
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Your gonna need a gsm version, so Att or Tmobile. Either way you'll need to debloat it because of the carrier apps. I'd say your best bet to get it working on hspa 1900mhz would probably be Att, but the Tmo one may work on it in Brazil, I don't know?
Your best bet is the quad core international though, at least Imo!
SkzBR said:
Hi folks,
I'm thinking about buy a Galaxy S III, but here on Brazil they sell the quad-core version with 1GB RAM. I think that dual-core with 2GB RAM will make my device last for a long time (about updates, performance and such). What version (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon) should i buy? Please consider that i'll need to unlock it here on Brazil.
Thanks and sorry for english.
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I have both. There are little differences between the two phones. I'll try to cover them as best I can.
Processor - Performance seems to be a wash with the exception of the GPU, which is much faster in the Quad. So, Quad if you in tend to play games.
RAM - The extra gig of RAM does make a difference on the S4. I typically have around 1.6 gigs free and apps I have running in the background rarely get killed now. If you multitask a lot, you'll like the S4 more.
Camera app - Minor issue, but the shortcuts in the camera app don't currently stay. They reset almost every time you launch the camera. On the S4 version, they come pre-populated and never reset. This is actually kind of important to me.
Battery - Battery was better on my Quad, but that was because it was 3G only, I forced my LTE AT&T S4 to 3G and hit similar battery life. If you're not going to be on LTE, battery performance will be a wash.
Apps - International version has easy access to some apps (such as Samsung app hub) that the U.S. version doesn't. That being said, I was able to find the APK and install it. Also, the version you get may have bloatware, depending on the carrier. However, it can all be disabled.
Those are the primary differences I have noticed. If not for the camera shortcuts, I may very well prefer the Quad version myself. But the S4 version has been pretty good and I intend to stick with it. I'm not a heavy gamer and the S4 stays cooler under load.
Well,
Here in brazil the version is the international one (i9300) quad-core. I can buy it here directly from stores, but i was thinking about getting the 2GB RAM version to make the cellphone last as my primary phone for a long time (2 years or more), so to receive newest versions of android and run smoothy i think RAM is better than processor.
I dont play a lot on it, i'll use it to work, social networking, presentation, and photo/video taking on parties.