As well as some other features and improvements. So let's try to focus on what's good about the device and what kind of performance the Galaxy S II Plus can provide.
The Samsung Galaxy S II Plus retains the same dimensions as the original, including a slim profile of 125.3x66.1x8.5mm. The c version is slightly thicker, but it is only 8.9 mm. But the weight has slightly increased and now it is 121 grams instead of 116 grams for the classic Samsung I9100.
You will get an interesting smartphone that combines the design of the Galaxy S II and the finish of the Galaxy S III. The result of this mixing is surprisingly good.
Almost the entire front surface of the device is occupied by a display, above which there is a speaker, proximity and light sensors, a front camera and a company logo, below it are control buttons. On one side there is a power / lock button, and on the other - a volume control key and an eyelet for the cord. There is a 3.5mm headphone jack on the top, and a microUSB port on the bottom.
On the back side you can see the camera with LED flash, slots for the speaker and the company logo.
Note that the assembly of the smartphone is done quite well: there are no squeaks during operation and no backlash.
Performance and software
The Samsung Galaxy S II Plus is based on a 1.2 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with Broadcomm Videocore IV GPU graphics (the original smartphone used Mali-400MP), 1 GB of RAM. The novelty comes with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean operating system out of the box.
Benchmark Pi showed good results, bypassing the old version of the gadget.
Oddly enough, the Linpack multi-core test showed a very poor result, much worse than the original Galaxy S II smartphone. But this seems to be due to the fact that this one has problems with devices running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
In the Quadrant test, the tested gadget easily outperforms its predecessor, second only to 4-core devices.
GLBenchmark showed that the Broadcomm VideoCore IV HW GPU couldn't beat the Mali-400MP graphics, but came very close.
Finally, the SunSpider and Browsermark 2 tests showed different results. And we expect that after the transition of the Galaxy S II to Android 4.1 Jell Bean, it will be able to catch up with the Galaxy S II Plus in these indicators.
The image is of good quality. Despite the adverse weather conditions, the Galaxy S II Plus managed to take a photo with little noise, the colors are rendered naturally.
Also, the smartphone is equipped with a 2-megapixel front camera for video calling.
Battery
The gadget received a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1650 mAh, which, in our opinion, is very small for a device with a 4.3-inch display. So, one battery charge is enough for 5.5 hours of browsing the Internet or 4 hours of watching videos.
Price
The price of Samsung Galaxy S II Plus in the Russian market is 19,990 rubles.
Note that we expected more significant updates, since the screen was not improved at all.
Samsung Galaxy S II Plus video review:
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.
| Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 66.1 mm (millimeters) 6.61 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft 2.6in |
| Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 125.3 mm (millimeters) 12.53 cm (centimeters) 0.41ft 4.93in |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 8.5 mm (millimeters) 0.85 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft 0.33in |
| The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 121 g (grams) 0.27 lbs 4.27oz |
| Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 70.4 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.28 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | White Blue |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile technologies and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.
SoC (System on a Chip)
System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.
| SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Broadcom BCM28155 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 40 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance than 32-bit processors, which, in turn, are more productive than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel. | 2 |
| Processor clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1200 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost when the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its speed, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data. | 400 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches. | 4.3in 109.22 mm (millimeters) 10.92 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate Screen Width | 2.21in 56.19 mm (millimeters) 5.62 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate Screen Height | 3.69in 93.66 mm (millimeters) 9.37 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.667:1 5:3 |
| Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail. | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 217 ppi (pixels per inch) 85 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device. | 63.75% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | capacitive Multitouch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.
rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor type Information about the type of camera sensor. Some of the most widely used sensor types in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc. | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
| Sensor size Information about the size of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer better image quality despite lower resolution. | 4.54 x 3.42 mm (millimeters) 0.22in |
| Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light performance and a wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size. | 1.39 µm (micrometers) 0.001390 mm (millimeters) |
| crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the size of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35mm film) and the size of the device's photosensor. The number shown is the ratio of the diagonals of the full frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photo sensor of the specific device. | 7.62 |
| ISO (light sensitivity) The ISO value/number indicates the sensitivity of the sensor to light. Digital camera sensors operate within a specific ISO range. The higher the ISO number, the higher the sensor's sensitivity to light. | 100 - 800 |
| Svetlosila Luminosity (also known as f-stop, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens aperture that determines the amount of light that enters the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Usually, the number f is indicated, which corresponds to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f/2.6 |
| Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera that is equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor that would achieve the same angle of view. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of the mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. The crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the 35mm diagonals of a full-frame sensor and a mobile device sensor. | 3.97 mm (millimeters) 30.25 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| 30 fps (frames per second) | |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | autofocus digital zoom geo tags panoramic shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Scene Selection Mode |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a PTZ camera, a cutout or hole in the display, a camera under the display.
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, giving an approximate number of pixels in millions. | 1600 x 1200 pixels 1.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 720 x 480 pixels 0.35 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 24 fps (frames per second) |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about navigation and location technologies supported by the device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, making it easier to discover and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 3.0 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols for faster data exchange, energy savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of the profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol) AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile) HFP (Hands Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the key features and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 Flash |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs that store and encode/decode digital audio data, respectively.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.
| Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours. | 1650 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 2G network. | 9 h (hours) 540 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 2G standby time The 2G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 549 h (hours) 32940 min (minutes) 22.9 days |
| 3G talk time Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 3G network. | 9 h (hours) 540 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 3G standby time The 3G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 549 h (hours) 32940 min (minutes) 22.9 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional features of the device's battery. | Removable |
The Samsung GALAXY S II Plus GT-I9105 is an updated version of the popular flagship Samsung Galaxy S II. New features have made it possible to improve the quality of the smartphone, and its use is more convenient.
Released in 2011, the Galaxy S II made a splash among mobile device enthusiasts. There was a full-fledged Android replacement for the already boring Apple iPhone. Users were amazed by the abundance of new excellent features. These include a new camera capable of capturing truly beautiful pictures and videos, as well as a powerful dual-core processor. Another factor in the fact that the new smartphone managed to sell forty million copies in a couple of months is the pleasant design of the device.
In 2013, Samsung decided to surprise fans of its products and released an updated version of the famous model, which was called the Samsung Galaxy S II Plus GT-I9105. Smartphone owners with little experience will hardly be able to discern any specific differences in it, but true fans will be surprised at the new model's set of updated features.
Model design
The body shape of the Samsung Galaxy S II Plus GT-I9105 remains the same as that of the flagship of this popular line. The design remained straightforward, simple and incredibly comfortable. It was not diluted with any stylistic decisions, but despite this, it still looks quite impressive. The only thing that has changed is the composition of the materials. 
Plus GT-I9105 inherited from the Samsung Galaxy S III "supergloss" coating, literally transforming the look. Also, changes overtook the coloring of the device. Now there are only two colors on the market: blue and white.
The ergonomics of the device has not changed either. The weight remains the same, the layout of the keys is the same. In general, Samsung specialists decided that the rearrangement is unlikely to lead to anything good, because the initial measurements of these indicators for an ordinary Samsung Galaxy S II were carried out for more than one month. 
Device interface
This indicator is really worthy of description. The new model is equipped with the Nature UX user interface and one of the best versions of Android - 4.1.2. Jelly beans. In addition, Samsung Galaxy S II Plus GT-I9105 is equipped with such modern applications as direct call(you can make a call by simply holding the phone to your ear) or Smart Stay(prevents the smartphone from turning off the screen while reading books or browsing the Internet). All this allows us to call the updated model truly comfortable. 
Memory and processor
From this moment on, the Plus GT-I9105 begins some really serious changes. Samsung decided to abandon the use of the already outdated Exynos chip, and put in its place a good dual-core replacement - Broadcom. This processor is based on ARM Cortex-A9 cores, clocked at 1.2 GHz. A similar replacement was also made in the Galaxy Grand Duos. In both cases, you can see that the RAM has risen to one gigabyte, and the main storage is now 8GB. Of course, there is support for microSD cards, but their volume cannot exceed 64GB.
Camera
But the camera in the new Samsung Galaxy S II Plus GT-I9105 is really good. 8 megapixels allow you to take really high-quality pictures that can be immediately sent to social networks. In addition, thanks to the integrated Android 4.1.2, which has the "zero delay" function, the camera response speed has become really high. 
In general, the new updated Galaxy S II model showed its best side. Some experts even dare to call it a new smartphone. If you are accustomed to the comfort of the Samsung Galaxy S II, but want a new experience, then the Plus GT-I9105 model is perfect for you.
The Galaxy S II smartphone was released in 2011, far from mobile standards, but still enjoys the attention of users. At the time of release, it was a real flagship: a chic 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus matrix with a decent WVGA resolution, a 2-core processor, a brand new Android 2.3 with a good proprietary shell - beauty!
Is this the return of a legend, improved and modernized? At first glance, you can’t say so: the technical characteristics seem to have not changed, the design is the same, even the dimensions have remained the same down to fractions of a millimeter. Today we will figure out what kind of “beast” this Galaxy S II Plus is, whether it differs in any way from the flagship two years ago and why Samsung released it.
Appearance
Deja vu is the first sensation when you take the Galaxy S II Plus in your hands. The smartphone exactly repeats the design of its eminent ancestor. Nothing has changed significantly at all: the “hump” at the bottom of the back panel, the location and size of the controls, camera, speakers, microphones, even the notch to pick up the cover - everything remains in place.
The only difference from the Galaxy S II is the back panel. In the updated model, it is glossy and made in the style of the Galaxy S III. In the original device of 2011, we recall that the lid is textured. Rough plastic is much more practical than the glossy Galaxy S II with the prefix "Plus". Fingerprints and any dirt remain on the latter, and all this is clearly visible on a dark surface. "Fingers" are easily erased, but in no time appear again.
When we tested the Galaxy S II, its dimensions were alarming. How: width 66 mm, height 125 mm! Today, against the background of "tablet phones" and other devices with a screen diagonal of more than 4.5 inches, the smartphone looks quite compact. The device fits comfortably in the hand. It does not seem heavy, although, judging by the technical characteristics, the weight of the Plus model is 5 grams more than that of the “progenitor”.
The build of the smartphone is still good. The lid still sits firmly in its place, the buttons are pressed clearly, do not play, they protrude from the case just enough to make it convenient to use them blindly.
Well, the design of the Galaxy S II Plus has not changed, and the material from which the back panel is made has become even worse than the original. Maybe the novelty will surprise you with something else? For example, an improved display, increased performance, or an even more advanced camera?
Display
It's amazing how perceptions change in just a year and a half. It seems that quite recently the screen of the Galaxy S II was one of the best in the smartphone segment, and no one noticed pixelation. In the age of Retina, HD, and Full HD, the resolution of the Galaxy S II Plus is an anachronism. Among models of the middle and even lower price range, 480x800 resolution has become the norm, but you still expect a more modern screen from a new device costing more than $500.
The Super AMOLED Plus matrix will please fans of the "acid" image with bright and saturated colors. Viewing angles are good, with deep blacks and muddy whites present. In general, everything is like in the Galaxy S II.
Camera
At one time, the Galaxy S II boasted one of the best "smartphone" cameras. So far, the pictures taken with this device look decent even when compared with the photos taken with the new flagship models.
Photographed in bright sunlight snow
The Galaxy S II Plus smartphone also received a main 8-megapixel photo module. Most likely, the camera remained the same, that is, not bad. However, in our copy, there were clearly defects either with the matrix, or with software image processing, or both. There is a noticeable pink spot in the center of all the photos, there are problems with white balance and focusing, some shots turned out to be as if they had gone through the muzzle of Instagram.
Functionality
The tested Galaxy S II Plus was running Android 4.0.4, although the device should appear on sale with a more recent Android 4.1. The new current firmware out of the box is a significant advantage over the Galaxy S II, but only if the owners of the second smartphone for some reason do not want to update it to the official Jelly Bean.
The interface and capabilities of the device now resemble or rather. The similarity is in everything from the lock screen with a gurgling soundtrack to some Samsung branded features.
For example, when working with long lists of contacts, email addresses, or messages, you can jump to the top of the list by double-tapping the top of the device. Implemented the ability to zoom in and out of a web page and photo by holding two fingers on the screen and tilting the smartphone. The same principle underlies moving a shortcut to another desktop: the icon itself is held in one place with a finger, and the phone must be moved to the right or left. Another feature is called Shake to Refresh. No, the smartphone's firmware will not be updated by shaking, but the Galaxy S II Plus will be able to find available Bluetooth devices.
The device is also able to track the user's gaze, preventing the screen from turning off. Thanks to the "Direct Call" you can call the subscriber without touching the display, whose contact or message is open on the display - just bring the smartphone to your ear.
Some of these features are useful, others are only interesting for a short time for the sake of pampering, others do not always work correctly (like eye tracking, for example).
Performance and battery life
Finally, the first significant hardware difference from its predecessor! The Galaxy S II Plus is based on the Broadcom BC28155 platform with two 1.2GHz Cortex-A9 cores, 1GB of RAM and Broadcom VideoCore IV graphics. The predecessor was based on the Exynos 4210 chip, the specifications of which do not differ from the Broadcom BC28155.
It is currently difficult to compare the performance of the Galaxy S II and Galaxy S II Plus in synthetic tests due to different versions of operating systems and benchmarks. It remains to focus on work in conditions close to reality and subjective impressions.
The capacity of the latter is 1650 mAh. Subjectively, the novelty is more “survivable” than its predecessor. This can be explained by a new version of the OS and, possibly, a more energy efficient processor. In the video playback mode at maximum brightness and with the wireless modules turned off, the smartphone lasted 5 and a half hours. In most cases, with everyday use, the device will need to be charged once every one and a half days.
Content:The general features remained the same, but the filling was finalized, which became more powerful and modern. If at the time of its entry into the market in 2011, the smartphone was definitely the best model of its kind, now it occupies a much more modest position. Now you can't surprise with a 4.3-inch WVGA screen, 4.3-inch resolution, 8-megapixel camera. These characteristics have become the norm for mid-range models, which is aimed at the current Galaxy S II Plus. There is no avoiding internal competition with other models, but this is the company's policy: to offer the widest possible range of smartphones so that everyone can easily choose the option that suits them.
Equipment:
- Smartphone
- Charger
- USB cable
- stereo headset
- Brief instruction
Appearance
The appearance of the smartphone remained unchanged, in fact, we still have the same i9100, which for some reason has lost its pleasant rough matte “back”, instead it has a glossy finish. On the one hand, this makes it look like modern models, but at the same time, the absence of a slippery surface was a pleasant highlight at the time.
The black color of the case was changed to another, now it is a gray-blue shade. The model looks different, it is not difficult to recognize Samsung products. At that time, emphasis was not yet placed on ergonomic contours, instead of smooth body shapes, almost rectangular shapes were offered, which can be seen in the follower of the well-known model.
The assembly is excellent, dense and high-quality fitting of the body parts. The dimensions are the same: 125.3x66.1x8.5 mm, weight 121 g. The weight has slightly increased, but this difference will be very difficult to feel.
If in 2011 the model seemed large and large, now they are used to such sizes, it has become commonplace.
At the top of the front panel is the speaker, front camera, light sensor and proximity.
At the bottom there will be a large and convenient mechanical “Home” button, next to which there are a couple of touch zones on the sides, these buttons have a backlight and vibration feedback.
At the top is a second noise-canceling microphone and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
At the bottom, there is another microphone and a microUSB port for connecting a cable or charger.
On the left is a convenient volume control button.
On the right is the screen lock key.
On the back surface at the bottom you can see a characteristic protrusion, two speaker holes are made in it. At the top is an 8-megapixel camera lens and an LED flash, inscribed in a small insert on the body.
The battery is inside, it closes the memory card slot, and the SIM card is freely available.
Screen
The screen diagonal is 4.27 inches, Super AMOLED Plus-matrix is used. Resolution 480x800 pixels. Once it was a normal thing for flagships, now the requirements have changed, but the positioning of the smartphone has changed, it is no longer a top class.
The capacitive surface responds well to pressing, there is a multi-touch that understands up to 10 simultaneous touches, the surface is protected by glass.
As usual in screens of this type, the colors are very bright, they are not so natural and natural. Moreover, if in the new ones or a function has appeared that allows you to adjust the color rendition, then there is no such thing here, so you have to live with thermonuclear colors. Outdoors, the data on the screen fades on sunny days.
Performance
The smartphone has a Broadcom BC28155 processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz and two cores, Broadcom VideoCore IV graphics and 1 GB of RAM. There is 8 GB of its own memory, there is a slot for a memory card, the phone works fine with large storage drives: 32 and 64 GB are recognized correctly. The smartphone runs on Android 4.0.4, but you can update it to the newer 4.1.2. After that, the device scores 20-30% more points in benchmarks, the interface works smoother and a little faster. No negative points were noticed, although, if we take special cases, for example, the speed of the gallery, it can be seen that the animation does not work very smoothly. But this is solved by third-party software. With native support for DivX and XviD, the smartphone looks promising for those who like to watch videos on the go. Here, without third-party players, quite a lot of file types are played, which distinguishes the phone from its analogues.
Interface
The lock screen displays not only such standard information as time and date. If you drag down the status bar, you can quickly access the notifications that fall into it, without having to unlock the device. There is also a line with shortcuts for quickly disabling various functions.
You can unlock your smartphone in different ways. Swipe across the screen; use phone tilt by tapping the screen; face recognition; points; PIN or password. As you can see, standard means can protect the device reliably enough to exclude outside interference.
At the bottom, 3 shortcuts are displayed that will help you quickly launch one of the applications. You can select any program from among those installed on your smartphone and install it here. Like other new Samsung smartphones, the lock screen displays news, weather, stock prices, and gesture control is supported.
The user receives 7 desktops, which are used to place widgets, shortcuts, create folders for icons. Extra desktops, if desired, can be removed, organizing the workspace as conveniently as possible. Icons are configured at the bottom of the screen, out of 5 shortcuts, you can change the first 4, and the last one is invariably responsible for accessing the menu. Widgets can be resized by stretching them on the screen.
The smartphone menu consists of 20 icons, which are placed in a matrix of 4x5 characters on several virtual areas. The background is the picture on the main screen. In a smartphone, you can set your wallpaper on the lock screen, while they may differ from the image on the display with desktops. A "simplified" version of the menu with simple widgets is also being created.
Contacts and calls
The general list includes contacts from both the phone memory and the SIM card, as well as data from a Google account or other accounts (Facebook, Google+, ChatON, Skype). A contact is assigned an unlimited number of fields. They include phone numbers of various types, email, dates (they are automatically added to the calendar), groups, ring tone, and additional data.
From the phone book, you can quickly call or write an SMS to a person - you just need to swipe left (call) or right (message) on the line with the name of the subscriber. Contacts can be assigned to different groups, which are assigned an individual signal. There is a Favorites tab - those contacts that are used most often are added to it.
The call history is sorted by date. By selecting a subscriber, you can see which calls and how many times were made. The number is dialed using the virtual keyboard. When you enter a number, the phone automatically displays contacts stored in the device's memory that match the numbers.
Messages and mail
When sending a message, the phone can display the last used numbers, thereby greatly simplifying the search for the addressee. A message can be sent simultaneously to several subscribers or to a group created in the smartphone's memory. The device combines correspondence with subscribers into dialogues. The smartphone can automatically delete old SMS if there is no desire to store thousands of archives in the device. When typing text, you can cut, copy and paste it.
For typing, the standard Samsung keyboard is used, in which continuous input has appeared, a kind of analogue of Swype. Swype itself is not in the smartphone, but you can install it separately if you like this layout. There are quite a few text settings that make it easier to type, vibration feedback, sound, automatic dots are turned on if you double-click on the spacebar. The language is switched either by a separate button or by a gesture on the "space". There is also voice input, which works very well, you can simply dictate phrases without resorting to the on-screen keyboard.
The mail client works with various services, everything is quickly and easily configured. You can work with attachments, you can upload pictures or documents, view them on your smartphone. It will also work and send some data from the phone.
Calendar
The diary is called S Planner. By default, the current month opens, where all important events are highlighted. It is easy to see them, in each cell on the screen there will be a small mark. If you select the desired one, then a list of cases will be displayed in the lower area of the screen. The current date is marked with a blue square. All days of the week with black font except for Sunday, these days get red.
A tab opens on the side with categories: year, month, week, day, agenda, task. It helps to quickly move around the calendar. The smartphone helps to add additional data using Google, Facebook, Exchange to synchronize events. The new entry is assigned a name, interval, repeat (once, daily, every weekday, weekly, monthly, yearly). A reminder is set that will work in advance. An additional picture or note is attached.
Gallery
The image is broadcast via DLNA, sent via MMS, e-mail, Bluetooth to social services or file storage. Sets the music and animation for the slide show, as well as the data display speed. When you open an image, it will be displayed in full screen. The image is set as the background wallpaper of the main screen or lockscreen, can be assigned to a contact. The speed of the application is not the highest, it is noticeable by the animation effects.
Music player
The smartphone plays various formats, including MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, AMR, OGG, AC-3, apt-X, FLAC. So it can play almost everything, including very high-quality recordings without quality loss. There are several categories in the player: all, lists, albums, artists, mood, folders, external devices. Additional groups are added: genres, authors, years or remove unnecessary ones. The speed of music playback is adjusted and the timer is turned on.
Starts repeat mode for one song or the entire album, as well as mixed music playback. The volume is changed by the side key or a separate icon in the menu. There are both ready-made and customizable equalizer profiles.
In terms of sound, the smartphone is on par with such models from the company as Galaxy Ace 2 or Galaxy S Advance.
Radio
The receiver supports RDS, works in the background, and, if necessary, turns off after a set time (30 minutes, 1 or 2 hours). Stations are in both automatic and manual modes. Favorite stations are placed in the lower field, which can be scrolled to the sides, moving between them. The radio works only with connected headphones, you can record the transfer to your phone and save it.
Video
The smartphone supports DivX, MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, can play almost any video without third-party players. In any case, out of several dozen tested files in AVI and MKV, none of them caused problems with playback. While watching a movie, a scroll bar is displayed on the screen indicating the length of the video. The film can be broadcast to an external device, the image adapts to the boundaries of the display.
Camera
For shooting, an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash is used. As usual, there is no separate button, so the application is launched through the lock screen or in the menu itself. There is a 2-megapixel front camera.
Settings
Front-camera.
Flash: auto, on, off
Shooting mode: single shot, continuous shooting, smile shot, beautiful face, panorama, caricature, photo sharing.
Subject: portrait, landscape, night, sports, indoors, beach/snow, sunset, dawn, autumn colors, fireworks.
Exposure.
Timer: 2, 5, 10 seconds.
Effects: negative, sepia, black and white.
Resolution: 8M (3264x2448 dots), 5M (3264x1836 dots), 3.2M (2048x1536 dots), 2.4M (2048x1152 dots), 0.9M (1280x720 dots), 0.3M (640x480 dots).
White balance: daylight, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent.
ISO: auto, 100, 200, 400, 800.
Metering: weighted average, spot, matrix.
Auto contrast.
Grid, stabilization, geotagging.
Sample photos below. The camera is good, works quickly, there are no problems with color reproduction. Detailing is also on the level, but when you zoom in on the pictures, it is noticeable that some of the details turn out to be blurry. But given that over the past 2 years, cameras in phones have stepped forward, and this option still looks quite competitive.
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