Samsung Galaxy S2

ian12 July 2011

best phone ive had so far - very smooth downloads, quick and responsive, coverage depending on network of course but if its within wifi range it is stunning. only had it a few days so still finding way around but so far ive found it a liitle counter intuitive but ive been on symbian before now so i guess im still finding my way. oh yes, buying screen covers definately creates annoying lag - so your choice if you do. screen is generous and vivid.. mm anyone know how to get the sticky stuff off the scenn ? cough! - i mean when you take the sticky plastic off - i dont know!! :)

Mart-L17 July 2011

It's about time the Gadget included this, it's been out for months already. Best smartphone currently available, period.

kilburnkev22 July 2011

screen is outstanding, as you'd expect from samsung. BUT.....build quality on a samsung handset will let you down over a 2 year contract. all that cheap plastic eeecch.

kilburnkev22 July 2011

screen is outstanding, as you'd expect from samsung. BUT.....build quality on a samsung handset will let you down over a 2 year contract. all that cheap plastic eeecch.

brianrea526 July 2011

easily the best phone around. everything runs so smoothly, no lag, and has a huge screen. looks like it will be awkward in small pockets because of its size, but is barely noticeable! highly recommend it!

jackiechan07 August 2011

The best phone ive bought so far!! After using iphone 4 and ipod touch, I didnt think an android would cut it! The main thing I was looking for in a smartphone was speed, good web browsing, push emails, a decent interface and a decent battery life. This phone has it all plus a fantastic camera, quality video, memory card slot, dnla for media sharing, bluetooth that actually lets you send stuff, a ton of apps and a few neat tricks you would find on a jail broken iphone...as standard!!! The build quality is good considering most people will end up putting a thin case and screen protector on it...you got to be crazy to keep a phone for 2 years and not have minimum protection!!! The next version can only get better...apple have alot of thinking to do!!

god5712 August 2011

great phone better than the htc sensation from what ive heard but ide stil prefer the htc its alot better built my gf has had alot ofsansung phone and the break dead easily as oppossed to the desire ive go witch has had no problem in the two years ive had im due for an upgrade so tink ill still wait for the better phones :)

gbot2k23 August 2011

got one and love it, samsung does need look material quality, I use a flip case on mine so not a problem for me

jon bissett29 August 2011

This phone is awesome, easy to operate and is super fast. Internet access is rapid and there is as many settings on the camera as you would expect on a dslr. Would recommend it.

fanbelt29 August 2011

Superfast, dslr quality camera, recommended.

bob15 September 2011

Amazing phone, good to see apple being destroyed :-) phones from 6 months before iphone 4 were equal but this is truly amazing. And possible overclock to 1.5ghz and still stable :-O

Thomas10 October 2011

Got it yesterday to replace my iphone and i already prefer it

cj downey17 October 2011

i've just sold my iphone4,& upgraded to the galaxy S2,this is the best phone on the market by far.got fed up with the iphone with its bad reception.this phone works as a phone should with no issue's.definately glad i didn't go for the iphone 4s.top work samsung.

Anonymous18 October 2011

Iphone 4s is rubbish samsung rules

Dan22 October 2011

Aftering enduring 2 years of Blackberry Storm2, I finally got my hands on the Galaxy S2. Had many phones over the past 15years, a number of which have been smart phones. I have to say that the S2 is the best phone I have had to date. Responsive Screen, good battery life (especially when you consider, that I've not put the phone down since I got it yesterday :) ), and great selection of apps in the market place ( I have a jealous wife now, who still has another 18months with her iPhone4 which is causing her nothing but grief)

Tony29 October 2011

Been using this phone for a while and found the battery life was not so good. However, i found a heavy duty battery and rear cover and now it' is great and with the extra bulk i find it easier to hold as well. best phone I've had

Peter Hooper01 November 2011

Had mine since the end of August and have to say it's the best phone I've had by far. Can't fault it! The battery is excellent, screen just superb and I love the thin body of it (although I have gone for a flip case just for a bit of protection). Haven't found the need for a screen protector due to the gorilla glass that comes as standard. Camera is first class as is the video. Ultra quick response and quick smooth internet access (I'm with Orange). This phone does it all, been able to watch all videos I've come across (Apple take note). Brilliant phone, anyone who buys it erik not be disappointed!!

Scotty02 November 2011

some of my mates have it and dont like it mainly because of the power because it only has around 3 hours(i think) but overall they said it was a great phone

Peter Hooper05 November 2011

Three hours!! Thats ridiculous, I have had mine since August and get at least a day out of it and have had over three days at times under lighter use...

alex10 November 2011

hi i am just looking around at the moment and its a toss between the iphone 4s and this their is just one niggle what is the battery like if you hammer it all day thanks alex

Jacqui Harding10 November 2011

I agree its fab and better selling than the iPhone this year but why are companies so slow to produce a decent sound dock for it????? The only let down on the s2 is the speakers, however i have an enormous amount of music on it (fine with headphones) and would dearly love to have a decent DAB / radio / dock for it to connect to. There are hundreds for the i-phone but NONE for smartphones with mini usb connectors!!!!

PsykkoSid16 November 2011

Had this for a few months now & without doubt the best phone I've ever had. My sister has an N8 & hates it, brother still running an i-3 & frustrated. Have found the battery life excellent, the ability to shut down background appts easily just brilliant. Have no complaints what so ever on this. Highly recommended, even against the new i-4s. Samsung do rule on this. I agree with Jackie above, why oh why has no company come up with a decent mini-usb docking system for a smartphone???? I have loads of music on mine & it does get a little tedious having to have headphones on all the time.

Bartylemondrop12 December 2011

All i ever wanted was a Blackberry, and i got one and i was happy, but it started playing up and got the Galaxy S II.... and i will never look back, sat nav is amazing, camera is second to none with its HD, and everything about it is brilliant.

Dave M12 December 2011

Finally made the leap from being an iPhone sheep. Not because i didnt like the phone but because i hate iTunes!!!! What a breath of fresh air the Galaxy S2 is, whatever I want to, not what iTunes will allow(usually for a fee), i could do. An awesome piece of kit with access to allow all manner of customization and a fantastic level tech. It was a big step that now i dont look back on. The Galaxy S2 is is far beyond the iPhone 4s.

Tecstel12 December 2011

I have used mobiles since the days of suitcase phones. What a long way we have come ! The Galaxy S2 is the best one so far and the first touch screen I have got on with. I still use a Nokia E90 on another number and recently sold a Nokia E7 because of the lack of apps. I have said for a long while I wanted a computer that could be used as a phone, not the other way around ie a small phone that goes on line, but the tiny screen makes it impractical to use. I find the screen superb and even dial up without using glasses. I think the only phone I would change the S2 for could be the Galaxy note, with an even bigger screen. Or perhaps I am just being greedy.

Mac17 December 2011

As a CPW store manager Ive used alot of different handsets over the years. At the mo I use Iph4, Nok Lumia but without a shaddow of a doubt the best handset i'm using is the S2. The handset is packed full of great features and the OS is by far the best, except for pinch/pull which is superior on any Apple device. Camera quality is much better than the new Nokia even with the Carl Zeiss lens, altho outlook on the windows device now is why that is my work phone and the S2 the phone I enjoy.

Mac17 December 2011

I was just reading a comment about a docking station to avoid use of head phones whilst using media player. I got a micro usb to hdmi cable converter for £15 now I can plug it up to my tv and the device just mirrors on to the tv so I can listen to my tunes and watch films direct via tv speakers, sub etc. Really great gadget. Another option is if your sterio has an aux input, use 3.5mm to 3.5mm jack and run music directly that way.

adymyers201120 December 2011

Final score from me: HTC Desire 0 Galaxy S2 1

Eclectic Badger22 December 2011

Best tried and tested on the market. Beats iPhone 4 hands down. Loads of battery management and other apps on Android Marketplace and if you become power savvy only using the features that gobble the power as and when required (Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, Skype) once factory battery conditioned will easily go 5 days between charges, yes I did say 5 days. One tip, get a decent case to keep it looking pretty.

Trevvie22 December 2011

Got to admit I have had this phone around 6 months now after being a iphone sheep for 3 years and have never looked back, got sick of having to jailbreak my iphone to get the really useful apps from cydia that are already available on android ok yes i'm a tech head and I do admit the itunes phone (really you cant use one without it) is a good stepping stone for those that never worked out how to set the timer on a VCR but in reality you will always be restricted into only being able to do what apple allow you to do on this phone and be conned into thinking stuff like facetime and siri a great but in reality they have been around for years but no one really cares video calling and voice commands are just bog standard on this phone anyway

Ped26 December 2011

Just watched the Smartphone episode (18) why did they choose the Samsung Nexus and not the Galaxy S2?? (It has been out for months) Because the S2 would have wiped the floor with iPhone 4S! The best phone I have ever handled!! Even dropped mine in the toilet the other day & thankfully it survived with no problems!! Great screen, great battery, great speed, great apps, great camera... The list is endless! Top notch phone!

william9907 January 2012

i love iPhone 4s

Ped12 January 2012

You obviously don't know any better! Stop being a sheep! Try the Galaxy S2, you won't look back!!

alaxan19 January 2012

This should be in the top smart-phones category

Michael1826 January 2012

The best phone I've seen in a long time. It's got a very large, bright screen with accurate yet sensitive touchscreen. The quality of the phone is excellent and for it's size it's very light. A very good all-rounder, everything at the best quality

glyn09 February 2012

very good looking phone the best ive seen and used apart from wifi DOSE NOT WORK, unless your an IT comando. please tell pepole. i read countless reveiws all raving about this phone nothing about bad wifi function

rogerdemarco17 February 2012

You know when mobile phones first came out and it seemed almost supernatural...? Even when you know the technological synergy that makes it work, there's definitely something of the dark arts about this device. Can't wait to see what they do with the S3

Ped21 February 2012

@Glyn The wifi doesent work??? Eh? This is only the 2nd phone I have had with wifi (only recently got a wifi router in my flat) and the phone works flawlessly! I can't understand what problems you may be having? It is very simple to use! The reason you read rave reviews & nothing about this so called wifi problem seem to me to be the problem is yours alone!

naeem25 February 2012

i have had this phone for not even a week now and i have already had to change the handset twice. they both overheated and "it is a very big problem with this phone" said the guy from the o2 store.i wouldn't say the phone is bad but try to keep the phone away from heating up e.g closing all background apps e.t.c

Matt16 April 2012

Great phone, had it for over 6 months now and never let me down. I've got it upgraded to ICS (Androdi v4) and all is running great if not better than before. It's never overheated or anything. Battery life is good for a phone with such a big screen. Would I go back to an iPhone? Not at the moment I would not, that's for sure.

4Barry24 April 2012

Well, I can't say I.m that impressed with the battery life. It struggles to last the day unless I switch stuff off. I also find the positioning of the edge mounted buttons rather awkward - I frequently press them accidentally. Otherwise this is a brilliant phone. Beautiful screen and everything just works quickly and easily. Presumably that monster processor has a lot to do with this. Oh, and it looks great.