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Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD review

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Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD
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The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD currently has an Informr score of 5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 1 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD is simply an updated version of the Galaxy S II from when it was still the flagship Android smartphone being produced by Samsung (read: before the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S III). It comes with many features that will remind one of the device used as its template, but it also brings in several improvements, most notably the 4.65-inch 1280x720 Super AMOLED touchscreen display that can be used to take care of multimedia viewing and menu navigating duties.

In terms of hardware features, the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD can easily blow a lot of its competition out of the water. It runs on a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor with 1GB of RAM. And it offers up to 16GB of user available storage space that can be expanded further with microSD cards of up to 32GB. Its wireless features include Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, GPS with A-GPS, and built-in NFC. It even offers hardware connectivity options via microUSB and microHDMI. In short, it’s pretty feature-rich, hardware-wise. But what about the software?

Since it comes with Android 2.3 Gingerbread pre-installed, the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD is no doubt going to be a very capable smartphone for most people. However, most reviewers agree that it would be an even better device with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) instead. It already packs a whiff of ICS on it with its lock screen configuration, but it’s all still Gingerbread inside.

Just remember that Samsung has already announced and released many new models since the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD was first unveiled. And some of those might also be worth a look.

Need to Know: Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD

1. Large, high-resolution screen makes it a joy to use with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. (The Good)

2. Comes with one of the more powerful mobile processors available today with ample RAM for multi-tasking. (The Good)

3. Canned by the carrier that launched it in the US (AT&T) and can only be bought through Bell Canada. (The Bad)

4. No distinguishing features that make it worth getting over many new Samsung smartphones, not to mention the current flagship, the Galaxy S III. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.5 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.5 GHz
4.65"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4.65"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
Unknown
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


PhoneArena
PhoneArena

No doubt we take a fancy to seeing a higher resolution display, but in all honesty, you’re better off picking up that other Samsung device, you know, the one they call the Galaxy Nexus. There is no reason to buy this Korean only model, as the unlocked carrier-free penta-band Nexus has similar price...

- John V., PhoneArena


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Samsung backs up the Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
4.65"

The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD's screen size is 4.65 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1.5 GHz

There is a Dual-core 1.5 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 2+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
Unknown

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery.

Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD Specs

Overview
Release Date April 22, 2012
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ 21.1, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
Unknown
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Panorama, Smile detection
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, DivX
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology Super AMOLED Plus
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 4.65 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity No
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D]
Weight No
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key Yes
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Swype
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: OTA, SyncML
TV Out Info: HDMI
DLNA Support: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, DivX
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Viewable document types:
Games: Yes
Apps: Yes
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Samsung Skyrocket HD, Galaxy S II HD, Galaxy S2 HD
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