Samsung Galaxy S II on T-Mobile Review

[SuperLaddygaga]

so is it big? like huge? can some one give me the length in inches?

[Jodabro]

You do good reviews, I watch a lot of them on Youtube. Like how you don't spend to much time talking without showing stuff. Going into detail is what I like as well. Thanks for spending time doing this review.

[gamermanj4]

i have had this phone for about ...oh 2 weeks or so give or take a few days and i love it. its me first true smart phone before getting this i would have a 4th gen ipod touch and a german samsung "star" but now on most days i go about with just this batery is a bit short for my taste but it is much more powerfull than any other phone ive had before im glad i went with this over some of the alternatives i looked at once again i must say i love this phone

[DhanleyEntertainment]

I had the HTC amaze the battery life sucks compare to the galaxy s2

[T810G]

really trying to decide between this and the htc amaze

[DoinUrMom991]

OK, can someone please help me decide! HTC Radar 4g or Samsung Galaxy S2? I hate how android lags alot, and I need something smooth like a WP..

[lekocaj23]

@DoinUrMom991 galaxy s2 u wont regret it

[Emac951]

Thank you Lisa for doing this review :0)

[MobileTechReview]

@Emac951 You're welcome! :)

[countoftuscany06]

Super 8!!!!!!!

[SteveBBeast]

is it android 2.3

[MobileTechReview]

@SteveBBeast Android 2.3.5.

[minakelliny]

No Money shot???

[galaxyapps]

i have the epic 4g touch its better then this one

[MrDur89]

Thumbs up if your S2's "super amoled" screen has issues. (vertical lines/blotches)

[1kpopluvr]

im getting this phone next week

[skaterdude951]

is it made with gorrila glass?

[Arceus8540]

question i heard that the white galaxy s II is only web only so you can only buy it on the web. do you know when it will be coming to stores?

[DoubleInsanity123]

can you zoom in on the camera?

[MobileTechReview]

@DoubleInsanity123 The camera has digital zoom.

[rukisan159]

can i buy this without the contract and use other sims ?..i live in the philippines(don't ask y that im buying through tmobile)

[MobileTechReview]

@rukisan159 GSM will work anywhere, but 3G UMTS won't. Do you have 2100MHz for 3G in the Philippines?

[rukisan159]

@MobileTechReview yes :D, so it would be ok if i buy either which (at&t,tmobile, or the sprint?) As long it's unlock?

i heard that only at&t and sprint only got the international 3g frequency(2100MHz)

[MobileTechReview]

@rukisan159 If you can get the AT&T version and unlock, it will work in Europe and certain parts of Asia as it has 850/1900/2100MHz on HSPA+/UMTS. T-Mobile in the US uses 1700/2100MHz for the HSPA+ network, and 1700MHz is hard to find in other parts of the world.

[rukisan159]

@MobileTechReview our frequency has only the 900/1800/2100, so would it still work?

by the way i haven't had a fast reply from a youtuber which very amazing

and especially from you , i really appreciate it. :D ThankS!

[isoballer12345]

@MobileTechReview hey lisa should i get the samsung galaxy s ii or wait for the samsung galaxy blaze 4g on t-mobile which is the phone to basically match the samsung galaxy nexus

[Tampabruh]

@rukisan159 BECAUSE THIS PHONE IS AN EXCLUSIVE MADE FOR TMOBILE PRODUCT, NO. TMOBILE PUT SIMS CARDS IN ALL OF THERE PHONES.. MABE YOU COULD TRY BUYING THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S2 EPIC TOUCH FROM SPRINT. THERE DONT DO SIMS CARDS

[isoballer12345]

Does anyone know how to turn off autocorrect

[MellowMeww]

@isoballer12345 on the keyboard when u type a message there should be a little button next to the space button which is settings, then go to XT9 advanced settings and spell correction should be there :)

[isoballer12345]

Do you know how fast this phone is after you use all your 4g speed data in your data plan. Im getting the 200mb plan and i wanna know how fast it is when its not using 4g speed

[Easport1200]

I'm totally getting this phone.... I was originally going to buy a 4G iPod Touch, but this is a MUCH better choice for me.

[tellz117]

how much is the phone if i am eligible for upgrade on my contract

[dandan8o8]

@tellz117 whatever the price is with a contract, is usually how much the phone would cost if you are indeed eligible for an upgrade on your current contract. hope that helps :D

[Easport1200]

@tellz117 Around $230



[flubberdoggy]

question, can i get this phone no contract and can i do the new 30$plan they have for unlimited text and web with 100 min of talk? being poor i cant comit to any contracts lol

[DnRprodxIL]

@flubberdoggy I'm looking at doing EXACTLY what you're trying to do!!!!!! I'm thinking of buying the T-Mobile version from Amazon for $600 and then getting that $30 plan. In one year it will save you $1000 instead of getting the 2 year contract. I've asked T-mobile and they say you can, just go to a store to set it up.

[adelphia9999]

how much ram does this phone have???

[ceez2381]

@adelphia9999 It 1gig of RAM and 1.5gig dual core processor

[ddsharper]

Wrong conclusion. My age is irrelevant. Too techy referred to the presentation and not the phone. Many terms were undefined- the speed of the presentation was too fast to fully grasp the essence of the phone. Yours was a stupid comment, since Jobs and Gates are older than me and both are technically superior to you. Maybe you are too young to be logical, demonstrate manners and respond without trying to get negative attention. Didn't know there was an age limit in owning smart phones. Sheesh.

[johnnytran21]

how long can it play music?

[ddsharper]

too techy for me.

[lourke123]

@ddsharper Well, maybe, you're too old to have a smartphone.

[weedeater181]

htc sucks dick

[GundamDestiny10]

my phone never say HSPA/HSPA+, it always say UMTS. what does that means? and my speed is not 42 Mbps, the highest i ever got was 8Mbps.

[caleandroid]

I just got my Galaxy S II and i LOVE it! Very great phone!



[MobileTechReview]

@caleandroid Congrats!

[LittleJoker007]

@caleandroid

So did i and i freakin' love it

[landau100170]

@caleandroid by the time you got home with it they already have Samsung Galaxy Note !

[isoballer12345]

does anybody know if this will get Ice cream sandwich

[InfernalXpression]

I've owned this thing this around Thanksgiving, and I must say this phone dished out all tasks that I wanted it to do :) if you are hesitant, fear not as it is very very good :D

[alpha123ify]

i live in lebanon so can i buy it from the u.s and unlock it ? is it international? can  the 3g service work normally?

[taloto07]

Does this tmobile version able to use 3g in asia? Really wanna know. I can't find this information anywhere.

[MobileTechReview]

@taloto07 Not likely. T-Mobile US uses 1700/2100MHz bands. I doubt your country uses these bands.

[TuRB859]

i am getting this for christmas.. do beats by dre solos work with this device???

[MobileTechReview]

@TuRB859 The headset does.

[vRhymzZ]

I need

[vRhymzZ]

I need

[vRhymzZ]

I'm getting this phone next week. What u need to know is to go with the 2gb of data or the 5. I'm not a heavy phone user but will want to watch YouTube , do facebook and stuff. Suggestions?

[sweetliciousbby]

with this phone I meant *

[sweetliciousbby]

Thank goodness I came across this video ' aw some review I have seen on the phone ! This is my Christmas present :)

Will be getting it for sure ' what plan did you have in this video ?

[MobileTechReview]

@sweetliciousbby You can get this phone with any of T-Mobile's voice and data bundle plans depending on the data limit you want.

[isoballer12345]

@MobileTechReview in your opinion which phone should i get htc amaze 4g or this?

[MobileTechReview]

@isoballer12345 Check out our comparison of the two: /watch?v=UK6gxttwdn0

[isoballer12345]

@MobileTechReview I did but i still cant decide lol,

[Yaseph136]

@sweetliciousbby This is going to be my christmas present too :D

[exeggutor35]

This was an awesome review!! I am definitely gonna get this phone

[MobileTechReview]

@exeggutor35 Thanks! Let us know how you like the phone! And share our reviews with others. Thanks! :)

[phalisin]

i have to wait til april when my stupid upgrade is up i want it soooo much i want to cry!

[McVitiz]

To me this phone sorta looks like the Samsung Exhibit II 4g.

[NeverMind785]

I'm pretty sure it has 802.11 a/b/g/n wifi.

[XmetalmikeXx]

Girls can't drive xD

[azntigerpimp4]

I just don't understand why we Samsung s vibrant users can't seem to have the latest os.... The sII looks amazing, and the os so much better than 2.1 one 2.2! I just understand how the iPhone 3GS gets ios5 while vibrant users can't get 2.35! Apple iPhone here I go sighs

[Revulashyun]

I have a huge question involving this phone and the new S2 variant for AT&T "Skyrocket" because the specs look VERY similar. Could you guys put out a review of the Skyrocket when it releases?

[MobileTechReview]

@Revulashyun Yes, we will do a review of the Skyrocket.

[raygwap21]

Juts got this phone today and its great

[donngruta]

i hate the edge of the camera, mine got a peck of scratch beside the rough edge where camera is placed. but still love it!

[Vincevamp1]

Can you change the menu font size/icon size?

[MobileTechReview]

@Vincevamp1 You can change the font but not the font size, You can't change the icon size.

[mrjayvee99]

This phone is sooooooooooo great. Thank you Ms. Lisa, this review helped me make a very wise decision.

[MobileTechReview]

@mrjayvee99 Glad to help!! Please help us share our reviews with friends. ;)

[jerrelCbanks]

To all pol complaining about the damn plastic. The phone is already huge as is. Do u really want Samsung to throw metal on a big ass phone that more then likely, if ur smart, you're going to put a case on anyways? Im buying my phone for it's capabilities and its lightness. If I wanted a cool looking piece of met I'd go but a gun. I have seen a lot of "beautiful" HTCs destroyed. I'd tame plastic anyday. Especially when it comes to overheating and weight w/ case.

[godssentluvangel]

@jerrelCbanks dude plastic is better you know why? you dropped it it doesn't break, iphones are horrible you drop it once and most likely it's over I had a Samsung Vibrant i dropped that thing like crazy! never broke i even dropped it in water fully submerged and it still worked!! I'm getting this phone but sprint i have tmobile and its annoying sprint is so much better.

[bling6]

@godssentluvangel foreals i've dropped my vibrant countless times on hardwood, tile floors, still working fine.

[livingonmyon]

your voice is very calming. I just want to listen to you all day.

I will share the video :P

:)

[MobileTechReview]

@livingonmyon Thank you so much!

[labrador3473]

I tell to all my friends your videos, I follow your videos , these are very helpfully

[MobileTechReview]

@labrador3473 Thank you so much for your support!

[labrador3473]

@MobileTechReview your welcome

[jocamp5]

@theseekr5 ... I prefer the Galaxy SII. The Os is richer, more custumization and awesome screen for mobile browsing. However, I'm having battery life issues, but don't consider myself a regular user so may not be an issue for you.

[jocamp5]

Lisa? After a few days with it, how's battery life. I only trust your non biased review. Bought it without a contract and getting about 7hrs with moderate to heavy usage. Very disappointed.

[theseekr5]

i am at a loss as to what to get now iphone 4s or a samsung galaxy s2 any ideas

[godssentluvangel]

@theseekr5 what do you want Galaxy S2's customization(endless btw) or do you just want to go with the clean boring same old childish iphone? Btw Galaxy S2 can do the same thing as siri Siri is nothing new.

[Yakuzagang5]

@MobileTechReview I don't see one on here or your website... :(

[MobileTechReview]

@Yakuzagang5 Sorry, jumped gun. Not up yet. Stay tuned.

[EIDYEIGHT]

why do they have to make so many damn phones when they switch mobile companies that is the number 1 issue i have with android devices so many damn devices that apps dont work as well with other devices and some apps arent even available with some devices. that is why i stay with Apple one good device is better that 100 devices that CANT work together

[Yakuzagang5]

LISA!

4S or GSII?

Your opinion lol

[redpandareviews]

8:50 soooo briiiighttt @.@

[nicegirl1357]

awesome

[Harry182182]

Very detailed and great voice. Thank you!

[MobileTechReview]

@Harry182182 Thank you! Please share our reviews with friends. ;-)

[MAndre2414]

One piece of information is missing from all of the reviews I've watched so far-- Does the Samsung Galaxy S II for Tmobile have an LED notification for incoming messages/missed calls?

[MobileTechReview]

@MAndre2414 No LED notification for missed calls or messages on the Samsung Galaxy S II for T-Mobile.

[eagleped]

Thank you! I got this phone last night! very fast and i love the screen!

[MobileTechReview]

@eagleped Excellent!!!

[Ryogen]

I thought I would be the 4k viewer, but guess not.

[freakylocz14]

I have this phone!!!

[Rushaoz]

Samsung went with the snapdragon CPU because its capable of getting higher download speeds. 40 something mbits over the 20 something exynos gets you. Which I don't understand because NO ONE will ever hit anything close to those speeds.

[PrettyniceB]

The best reviews ALWAYS!

[MobileTechReview]

@PrettyniceB Thank you so much! Appreciate the support!

[soleil3gs]

Good review and I love her voice it's very comforting.

[MobileTechReview]

@soleil3gs Thank you! Please share our reviews. ;-)

[EdMFace]

Can I change the lock screen wallpaper!!??

[sebascorrea97]

Do you have your own channel?!

[proteanview]

Good review.

"Well, score one for multi-media"

"So, it plays games"

I love the deadpan NPR voice

Absolutely hilarious

I couldn't decide between Amaze & GS2. Phonedog's review of the Amaze's 1080p recording had very poor sound, just like my (former) Sensation. That tipped the scales in favor of GS2

[franny87]

only reason why i'm not getting 4s is because it ain't got 4g so i'd be using edge on tmobile and because i have an ipad 2 so 4s is just another iphone 4 for me. Since i carry iPad 2 around all the time i'll just tether with Galaxy S2 until iPhone decides to bring out the bands for tmobile for us to use 3g on their phones

[TheMonemon1]

Does the GPS work on this phone? I hope it's not like the first vibrant.

[Fa6ade]

Do the hardware buttons vary on these things? I think I've seen a version that just has an iphone-like home button only.

[MobileTechReview]

@Fa6ade All the US versions have similar buttons, although there are slight differences in screen size, etc., but nothing looks like the iPhone Home button only design.

[Fa6ade]

@MobileTechReview Are you sure? Is it because this is a variant of the Epic 4G touch? If you look on the wikipedia page for the S II the main image shows an iphone style home buttion.

[MobileTechReview]

@Fa6ade Quite sure. We have the Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch right here. Check out our video review of the phone at: v=MfnsFKNNHkY and there is also a link to our full written review in the video description that has more close-up pictures for your reference.

[MrLemon9876]

@Fa6ade the international variant has the hardware home button, but all of the US versions have the four capacitive ones

[derektheproducer]

@MrLemon9876 I don't like the US version with the extra buttons at the bottom... It looks cheesy to me... Can I get the international version (with the home button) in the US?

[MobileTechReview]

@derektheproducer You can get an international version via importers in the US.

[MrLemon9876]

@derektheproducer but then it looks like the iphone

[derektheproducer]

@MrLemon9876 Yeah it does, but to me it looks better with the one home button v.s. the t-mobile version with the 4 buttons on the bottom... It just looks cheap to me..

[andrewmin8]

@Fa6ade that's the gSM Version

[jnduclerc]

@Fa6ade I believe you are talking about the original Galaxy S2 that was released outside the US a few months ago. The US Versions, released recently, do not have the iPhone-ish Home Button.

[KiloLima39]

@Fa6ade There is an international Galaxy S II phone that has been available for around a month I think, it has a "home" button like the iPhone. Then these guys came out, US only, and carrier specific.

[NuttinNyce]

I honestly don't get why people like metal phones. this phone is too big to be made from metal, it would be heavy as hell. I can't decide whether to buy this now or wait to see if t-mo gets a nexus prime...

[aktsukizetsu]

I'm thinking of selling my sensation for this...

[MikeAvenger08]

Fuck T-Mobile and Samsung they have the Galaxy S 4g released in 2011 and now they have this thing. Release Gingerbread for the Galaxy S 4g! It seems the only way to get it is to buy this fucking phone! Fuck T-Mobile and Samsung and all this shit im switching to iPhone 4S

[skyttq]

i have the same thought as MrCheeezey..

[MrCheeezey]

i don't understand why samsung doesn't start using metal on its exterior. Despite all the amazing specs, the phone still does not look attractive on the outside.

[melo15813]

Is this worth getting rid of my htc sensation for?

[TheCharmedRebel09]

@melo15813 yes :D sgs2 is the best phone of 2011

[SpankyThick69]

I think the snapdragons and qualcomm processors in general are the slowest or the second slowest. TI OMAPs are pretty slow too

[MrBrandonsoft]

Android!!!!!

[chillipeanuts]

I have this phone. It is awesome. 

[patetarr]

@chillipeanuts does it lag or is it as smooth as the iphone?

[PulletSurprise]

@patetarr

The iPhone is always lagging. That's what the fancy transitions are there for. To tide you over until something actually gets done.

[chillipeanuts]

@patetarr smooth as silk bro. its a great cell.

[PianoScience]

Yay I have bad vision! Guess this phone fits with me! I still on a Samsung Vibrant..

[pabloenis]

I just pre-ordered my iPhone 4S, but your reviews are still interesting to watch even if I'm not contemplating buying the products...

[AtheistCole]

@pabloenis lol i'm the same way.

[basketballman007]

hola