Samsung Galaxy S II Specifications

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Model Name:	Samsung Galaxy S II
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	Galaxy S II
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Other
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$499.99
Street Price:	$199.99
Date Available:	2011-09-01
Tripod Mount:	No
Weight:	4.7 oz (132 g) includes batteries
Size:	2.8 x 5.1 x 0.4 in. (70 x 130 x 10 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	8.0
Sensor Format:	1/3.2 inch
Sensor size:	15.5268mm² (4.54mm x 3.42mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.39 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 1968 (6.4 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1232 (2.5 MP, Other), 800 x 480 (0.4 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 720x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) 176x144 (30)
Movie File Format:	MPEG4, H.264, H.263
Composite Video Out:
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Fixed focal length and aperture
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	30mm
Focal Length (actual):	4mm
Zoom Ratio:	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.65 (fixed)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Auto, Macro, Face Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	4.5
Rear Display Resolution:	1,152,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto (40-800?), 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent
Shutter Speed Range:	1/16000 - 1/15 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 1.0EV steps
Metering Modes:	Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Smile shot, Beauty, Panorama, Action shot, Cartoon; Scene mode: Portrait, Landscape, Night, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dawan, Fall colour, Firework, Text, Candlelight, Backlight
Self Timer:	2, 5, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	LED; On, Off, Auto
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	None provided
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	microSD
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	MPEG4, H.264, H.263
Included Memory:
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:
Bluetooth:	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	No
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	MicroUSB, 3.5mm Ear Jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	1800mAh Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Batteries Included:	Proprietary 1800mAh Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	3G/4G, Android 2.3, 1.2 GHz Dual core Exynos processor, 4.52" Super AMOLED Touchscreen, 8-megapixel main camera with LED flash, tap to focus, face detection, Geo-tagging, up to 1080p movies, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 16GB. Available in black. Other variants are available in black or white with 4.3" screen.