Thank you for providing such a detailed review. I also like the commentator actually got familiarised with the phone BEFORE presenting a review and a video. I've seen quite a few videos where the user doesn't know what's going on. This video is GOOD, straight to the point ;) thanks
You don't have to guess. You can actually check it up. The htc sensation has a standby time of 350 hrs and the Galaxy S2 610 hrs. Talk time is about the same, 8.15 hrs (htc) vs 8.4 hrs for the Samsung. So if battery time is key for your choice you should go with the S2. =)
@ajosanchez that's how any phone or mp3 player is. If you get an iPod that's 16 gb you will not have 16 gb available. It takes some of the storage space for the things that are pre-installed on the device.
I got the white one and it's totally cool , no yellowish stuff as you mentioned . Just take good care of it . Stop using it when it gets heated and don't expose it to high temperature . And water too ( i know that feels kinda stupid to say that but if you're washing your ha,ds then you go straight to use it it gets a little wet ) Hope i helped you PS : I got this phone and i'm very satisfied .
I went to a gig the other day, and a guy had this phone. I could of sworn that he was never off it. Just shows how amazing this phone must be if you are going to go to a gig and all you do is text!
With not even a render to speak of, after assuring us that they would still be unveiling exciting new mobile products at MWC, a Galaxy S2 Plus turned up on An3DBenchXL's benchmark database rocking Android 2.3.4, a WVGA display and a 1.5 GHz CPU akin to the processor on the US release of the Galaxy Note.
Matt, which phone would you recommend for me : Samsung Galaxy s2 or Samsung Galaxy Note. I mostly use my phones for social networking and multimedia. Please respond ASAP .
@airsoftkid97 no we can't. 1) The Evo 4G is CDMA which means there aren't any SIM cards used and therefore it won't work in the UK (where the blog is based) 2) It is not sold in the UK; US only 3)The Evo 4G is just under a year old and a review now would be pointless 4) The UK doesn't have a fully fledged 4G network
Looks like a great phone, very powerful, but the back removal case is flimsy, looks like it can snap of, I think samsung should have made that metal, aluminium maybe, but regardless the galaxy 2 does look like a great phone. Qrestion: what is your current phone you use at the moment? htc, samsung, iphone, ect.
I love all of the Tracy and Matt Videos but there is never a review that follows them up, even when promised like in this video, would you be able to do a review on this phone because I am really interested in buying one Thanks Great Vid though :)
@omkarsathe92 no. all apps installed on any android phone will remain in the app drawer no matter what. If you place them in a folder they will remain in the app drawer while being in the app drawer at the same time
I'm about to getting this next week. But I'm not decided if I want it on white or on black. Is true that the white one is getting yellowish after several months? Sorry for my bad english.
Could you explain to me please, what's the difference between: Samsung S II Samsung S II i9100 Samsung S II i9100G ? I read that the last one would be a little bit slower than the version in the middle. Are the first two versions actually the same? Thanks for answering ;)
is there an led light notification on this handset? im an htc desire user and its important for me to have the led light for notifications if i was to upgrade for this awesome handset.
@anonemys you don't have much experience with Android phones, do you? It's easy to transfer movies - nobody really use Kies. Just plug in your phone to the USB port in your PC. On the phone, choose "USB mode" and the device will pop up as an external drive on your PC. That way you can easily drag/drop your files to and from the phone.
@leodee isnt it possible for a phone to have a matt screen? i mean, you know the matt screen protection right? it would be awesome for a phone to have that
This. The reason being: -Processor is most likely the 1ghz dual-core A5 chip, which is still slightly slower than the 1.2ghz dual core Exynos chip the Samsung Galaxy S2 uses. And Apple would never overclock it, cause of it's battery-saving policies -iOS 5 is still behind Gingerbread in terms of features, but its your preference which matters most. If you like to customize, Gingerbread. If you like simplicity, iOS. iPhone 5 Pros: Hardware, Camera, iOS S2 Pros: Features, Gingerbread, Speed
Hey Leodee, can you make an unboxing video of the samsung galaxy r ?? Please!! :(( thanks... I can't find any samsung galaxy r on clove... Can you tell me where you get the mobiles you unbox?? (website) ... Please you guys are awesome!! And I really want you guys to unbox samsung galaxy r and compare it to other android phones like htc sensation, samsung galaxy s2, lg optimus 2x etc. Thanks!! And one more thing... Does the htc sensation have a death grip?? Will it still be usable even though it
hi i wanted to know if u bought this set in the UK as i ve heard that there are no headfones coming with this fone?and also searched it on internet.pls advice as i want to buy this fone thnx
@leodee Can you please answer this Leodee. I have 2 questions. Number 1: Does this phone have a wi-fi hotspot function or flashlight function? Number 2: Can you download or store apps on the microSD card? Please answer! Greetings from Holland. Hidde Kuperus P.S. You have the best reviews!! Reviews and unboxings in one! :)
Do you know what tower it runs on? Like Verizon or At&t This phone is 349.00 dollars from straight talk right? hope you respond. thinking of getting one too :) thanks.
could you maybe do photos and videos comparison between Samsung Galaxy S II and iPhone 4? If you can do that, that'll be awesome, because I'm still torn between the two, or even iPhone 5... Hohoho Thanks anyway
know. In all honesty however, what we'd really like to see at MWC from Samsung is an HD Super AMOLED phone smaller than the Note with competitive resolution. The Samsung Galaxy S2's resolution has always been one of the few areas it hasn't outshone the competition and a year on, we're definitely ready to get our mitts on a Galaxy S that does. Source: pocketnow
Congrats! I want to give up my EVO 3d just to try one,not saying the e3d is bad phone ,just got.bored fast w it. I wish they had the sgs2 in smoke grey . I can say now Im working 90% on my phone than my mac pro,..Idk sgs3 won't be out for awhile ,this phone is still doing well in sales.if.they do come out this early w one that would be a surprise
s2 or iphone? ive been using iphone 1 for 3 years. I'm worried the android will have an ugly interface and such, especially for texting and email, compared to iphone
@TheFR3SHINATOR The only thing that sort of bothers me it's the tiny screen size of the iPhone. The iPhone has not really changed, only the design of the device with a bit more features, but it's still the same UI. I've been having an iPhone 4 for a 1 year and half and I'm considering making the switch to the Galaxy S2. I tested the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and Galaxy Nexus and I still prefer the original Galaxy S2 :)
I love that Tracy and Matt can tell the quality of the headphones just by holding them.
This is rarely one of the most well-spent 30min on RUclips.
Really great detailed info on the Galaxy S II. Just bought one and really wanted to see how it works. Thanks!
Thank you for providing such a detailed review. I also like the commentator actually got familiarised with the phone BEFORE presenting a review and a video. I've seen quite a few videos where the user doesn't know what's going on. This video is GOOD, straight to the point ;) thanks
got the white for a year now, and still using it and love it! Gets the job done and does well, though the battery doesn't stay long but, its ok.
Why am I bothering to watch this on my S20+???
Great video, thanks so much! Any chance you'll be doing another on the HTC Sensation? I can't decide which I want!
I'm getting this phone in two weeks and after watching this video I really cannot wait!
Can you record from the FM radio as an mp3 file etc ?
Me too. I'm so excited about it. I simply can't wait. But i have a question. Will it have android 4.0 from factory?
I've got a very old model GT s5830i galaxy ace and it does not accept my email address only the original thanks
very nice video, cannot wait to get mine. I wanted to ask, how long do you recommend I charge the phone as soon as i get it?
You don't have to guess. You can actually check it up. The htc sensation has a standby time of 350 hrs and the Galaxy S2 610 hrs. Talk time is about the same, 8.15 hrs (htc) vs 8.4 hrs for the Samsung. So if battery time is key for your choice you should go with the S2. =)
@ajosanchez that's how any phone or mp3 player is. If you get an iPod that's 16 gb you will not have 16 gb available. It takes some of the storage space for the things that are pre-installed on the device.
Is the longest video I've ever seen.
Amazing phone and amazing video. I want it for my birthday :)
how can anyone be so patient to make a video?!?!
this is in par with apple iphone 4s...can't tell which is better, it is up to their personality and which u most ... iOS or Android?
How come u didn't unbox any of the newer phones like the Samsung Galaxy S9?
What would be a better option for personal use, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc or Samsung Galaxy S II?
Good concise video. Provided more detail than some other reviewers. Keep up the good work
I got the white one and it's totally cool , no yellowish stuff as you mentioned . Just take good care of it . Stop using it when it gets heated and don't expose it to high temperature . And water too ( i know that feels kinda stupid to say that but if you're washing your ha,ds then you go straight to use it it gets a little wet )
Hope i helped you
PS : I got this phone and i'm very satisfied .
I have S4, will I upgrade to S2? :D
Why would u want to? The s2 is substantially worse.............
@@_pigeon i want the note 3
I want the s5
@@lisifunes9022 same in white if possible as my backup/secondary phone
@@47927 yeah cuz i like the rthro aesthetic
I went to a gig the other day, and a guy had this phone. I could of sworn that he was never off it. Just shows how amazing this phone must be if you are going to go to a gig and all you do is text!
With not even a render to speak of, after assuring us that they would still be unveiling exciting new mobile products at MWC, a Galaxy S2 Plus turned up on An3DBenchXL's benchmark database rocking Android 2.3.4, a WVGA display and a 1.5 GHz CPU akin to the processor on the US release of the Galaxy Note.
I have a question, I just ordered this phone today. Will it tolerate dropping it on the ground, or will the glass break at once?
Matt, which phone would you recommend for me : Samsung Galaxy s2 or Samsung Galaxy Note. I mostly use my phones for social networking and multimedia. Please respond ASAP .
wat would u say is beter samsung galaxy s or the galaxy 2
@airsoftkid97 no we can't. 1) The Evo 4G is CDMA which means there aren't any SIM cards used and therefore it won't work in the UK (where the blog is based) 2) It is not sold in the UK; US only 3)The Evo 4G is just under a year old and a review now would be pointless 4) The UK doesn't have a fully fledged 4G network
I'm Sold this is by far the best review around.. Thank you sir for your time.
Matt, I enjoyed this video! My question is: How long is the battery life?
I'm soooo excited, I'm getting this as my first smartphone.
Thanks for the info but I already got the black one
I have this phone and i'm so happy that i'm watching the unboxing . If you want a less expensive big smartphone . S2 is the best one for you
Looks like a great phone, very powerful, but the back removal case is flimsy, looks like it can snap of, I think samsung should have made that metal, aluminium maybe, but regardless the galaxy 2 does look like a great phone.
Qrestion: what is your current phone you use at the moment? htc, samsung, iphone, ect.
I love all of the Tracy and Matt Videos but there is never a review that follows them up, even when promised like in this video, would you be able to do a review on this phone because I am really interested in buying one Thanks
Great Vid though :)
@omkarsathe92 no. all apps installed on any android phone will remain in the app drawer no matter what. If you place them in a folder they will remain in the app drawer while being in the app drawer at the same time
Is it a good phone cause im getting it tomorrow can you rate from 1-10
PLEASE RESPOND
What would u pefer samsung galaxy s2, htc sensation or the sony ericsson xperia arc
Watching this on my S20 Ultra
I'm about to getting this next week. But I'm not decided if I want it on white or on black. Is true that the white one is getting yellowish after several months? Sorry for my bad english.
Got this phone a couple of weeks ago. It has ICS 4.0.3 already. But I noticed I don't have that chrome-ish thing on the sides. Just pure black.
Can you tell me if this phone feels plasticky?
I don't like the cheap feel of some phones.
I want it to feel like the iphone 4...
does it cost you anything to use internet when connected with wifi?
can it be used as a hockey puck for quick pick-up games?
yeah its a 2mp front facing camera he mentions it at the start of the video when he opens the box...
Thank you for this video very help full can u tell me how to get bbm on here as my sister is selling her one to me and I get it on Saturday can't wait
a little help please, what phone would you recommend? the sony xperia s or the galaxy SII???
Could you explain to me please, what's the difference between:
Samsung S II
Samsung S II i9100
Samsung S II i9100G ?
I read that the last one would be a little bit slower than the version in the middle. Are the first two versions actually the same?
Thanks for answering ;)
is there an led light notification on this handset? im an htc desire user and its important for me to have the led light for notifications if i was to upgrade for this awesome handset.
can you use iTunes with this phone? or do you have to use Google Music/ something else?
Nice cellphone, what do you think about SII n' Sensation?
@anonemys you don't have much experience with Android phones, do you?
It's easy to transfer movies - nobody really use Kies.
Just plug in your phone to the USB port in your PC. On the phone, choose "USB mode" and the device will pop up as an external drive on your PC. That way you can easily drag/drop your files to and from the phone.
I'm stuck in deciding which phone is better for me, is between the galaxy s2 or Razr Maxx? help :(
why does in not have a sim card in the box like other phones? does it not come with one?
i like the titanium color and awsome vid.! can you make another video on how to use the skype?
Will I get it?
Funny to see my HTC Magic on the list, just bought the S2 and will receive it this week to replace it :)
That was my first smartphone back in 2011 that's crazy. Now I own Z Flip 5.
in the notifaction bar can you change the settings ?
Tried using as a flash drive but when I try to move the files I get a error message saying windows has stopped working
@leodee isnt it possible for a phone to have a matt screen? i mean, you know the matt screen protection right? it would be awesome for a phone to have that
This. The reason being:
-Processor is most likely the 1ghz dual-core A5 chip, which is still slightly slower than the 1.2ghz dual core Exynos chip the Samsung Galaxy S2 uses. And Apple would never overclock it, cause of it's battery-saving policies
-iOS 5 is still behind Gingerbread in terms of features, but its your preference which matters most. If you like to customize, Gingerbread. If you like simplicity, iOS.
iPhone 5 Pros: Hardware, Camera, iOS
S2 Pros: Features, Gingerbread, Speed
What is better iphone or galaxy s2
buy this or wait for the 5 :?????? recommend
what do you do with all the phones?
Hey Leodee, can you make an unboxing video of the samsung galaxy r ?? Please!! :(( thanks... I can't find any samsung galaxy r on clove... Can you tell me where you get the mobiles you unbox?? (website) ... Please you guys are awesome!! And I really want you guys to unbox samsung galaxy r and compare it to other android phones like htc sensation, samsung galaxy s2, lg optimus 2x etc. Thanks!! And one more thing... Does the htc sensation have a death grip?? Will it still be usable even though it
Does the US and Europe ones have a difference?
Is this phone still worth buying? Someone is selling to me for £350. Original price he said was £500.
I'm still waiting for the i9070 review
Just got that phone 2 days ago, loving it!
how much does the unlocked version of this costs??
hmm i think Samsung put the microSD slot right there on purpose not to remove the memory card when the phone is ON
sir is the samsung galaxy s2 having some kinds of version?
i knew what will come next in the unboxing because it's the same as the iPhone. but it's a great unboxing and review video
@porre951 The galaxy s2's model number is gt-i9100.
hi
i wanted to know if u bought this set in the UK as i ve heard that there are no headfones coming with this fone?and also searched it on internet.pls advice as i want to buy this fone
thnx
@leodee Can you please answer this Leodee. I have 2 questions. Number 1: Does this phone have a wi-fi hotspot function or flashlight function? Number 2: Can you download or store apps on the microSD card?
Please answer!
Greetings from Holland.
Hidde Kuperus
P.S. You have the best reviews!! Reviews and unboxings in one! :)
Definitely upgrading my S1 for an S2.
Do you know what tower it runs on? Like Verizon or At&t This phone is 349.00 dollars from straight talk right? hope you respond. thinking of getting one too :) thanks.
could you maybe do photos and videos comparison between Samsung Galaxy S II and iPhone 4? If you can do that, that'll be awesome, because I'm still torn between the two, or even iPhone 5... Hohoho
Thanks anyway
@frostylala141 if u r getting end of this year.. u shud actually wait for a maybe sgs3?
know.
In all honesty however, what we'd really like to see at MWC from Samsung is an HD Super AMOLED phone smaller than the Note with competitive resolution. The Samsung Galaxy S2's resolution has always been one of the few areas it hasn't outshone the competition and a year on, we're definitely ready to get our mitts on a Galaxy S that does.
Source: pocketnow
@leodee if i only had £400 to spend what phone would be the best touchscreen? and thanks for replying
Congrats! I want to give up my EVO 3d just to try one,not saying the e3d is bad phone ,just got.bored fast w it. I wish they had the sgs2 in smoke grey . I can say now Im working 90% on my phone than my mac pro,..Idk sgs3 won't be out for awhile ,this phone is still doing well in sales.if.they do come out this early w one that would be a surprise
it does have a slot for micro-sd cards, look at 5:00
How much did u bought it??? Isit in singapore??
s2 or iphone? ive been using iphone 1 for 3 years. I'm worried the android will have an ugly interface and such, especially for texting and email, compared to iphone
matt can u plz do an unboxing and review for the 'motorla droid razr' thanks
COuld you please demonstrate Skype video calling, I really would like to see whether it works well or not before my decision to buy it. Thank you
You unboxed the Samsung Galaxy Pro, now the S 2- Do I detect a Samsung theme going on here!
@TheFR3SHINATOR The only thing that sort of bothers me it's the tiny screen size of the iPhone. The iPhone has not really changed, only the design of the device with a bit more features, but it's still the same UI. I've been having an iPhone 4 for a 1 year and half and I'm considering making the switch to the Galaxy S2. I tested the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and Galaxy Nexus and I still prefer the original Galaxy S2 :)
This phone is released in Singapore!
But Will It Blend?
how do you add aplications on the home slides?
Going to swap iPhone 4s for this tomorrow at the store hopefully
Yes, it's 349.00 which is more then I have ever paid for a phone but I think it's gonna be worth it. It runs on At&t towers.
Can someone please be 100% honest and tell me how the battery life is? Can it last you at least one day without charging?
how about nxt year samsung phone?
i have it and i tend to get almost a day with casual use
i tried downloading that Quadrant test thing on my Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini, it was so slow it wouldn't even open it, crashed every time!!