Samsung Galaxy S II (unlocked) comparison

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Samsung Galaxy S II (unlocked)

Samsung Galaxy S II (unlocked)
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Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung Galaxy S4
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HTC One

HTC One
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Samsung Galaxy S II - black (T-Mobile)

Samsung Galaxy S II - black (T-Mobile)
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Samsung Galaxy S II 4G (Boost Mobile)

Samsung Galaxy S II 4G (Boost Mobile)
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Price $269 to $529 at 2 stores $99 to $699 at 4 stores $99 to $599 at 3 stores $319 at 1 store $249 at 1 store
CNET editors' rating
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
Editors' choice 4.5 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating 4.0 stars out of 82 reviews 3.5 stars out of 90 reviews 4.0 stars out of 92 reviews 4.0 stars out of 31 reviews 5.0 stars out of 1 review
Release date February 14, 2011 March 05, 2013 April 19, 2013 October 12, 2011 August 22, 2012
The Bottom Line Despite a few complaints, the Samsung Galaxy S II hits all the high notes, making the unlocked handset Samsung's most advanced and successful smartphone to date. Its laundry list of features require time and effort to truly master, but the Galaxy S4 is the top choice for anyone looking for a big-screen, do-everything smartphone. A few quibbles notwithstanding, the powerhouse HTC One is a beautifully crafted, near-ideal smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S II ranks as one of T-Mobile's most powerful and feature-rich Android smartphones, but it's somewhat pricey. Despite its age, the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G offers solid performance, a vibrant screen, and a great multimedia experience, which makes it the top dog on Boost Mobile.

Basic specs

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Cellular technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
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Weight 4.09 oz
4.6 oz
5.04 oz
4.8 oz
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Talk time Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Up to 240 min
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Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
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Bluetooth
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Service Provider Unlocked
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T-Mobile
Boost Mobile
Band / mode WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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