Samsung finally made all three of the US Samsung Galaxy S II variants official along with their prices and release dates. The variants will be similar to the original Galaxy S II which is already available in other regions of the world but some features like screen sizes and mobile radio types will be different. Check out the lowdown after the break.
Following are the phones along with their official specs, release dates and prices.
Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch
- Samsung Exynos™ 1.2GHz dual-core processor
- 4.52″ Super AMOLED Plus display
- 800×480 WVGA resolution – yikes, we were hoping for a bit more on such a large screen
- Dual cameras: 8MP, rear-facing camera/camcorder with auto-focus and flash that shoots video in 1080p HD high profile and 2MP, front-facing camera ideal for self-portraits or video chat
- 16GB of on-board memory, as well as a microSD card slot that supports up to a 32GB memory card.
- 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capable, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices on the Sprint 3G or 4G network
- Voice Talk by Vlingo™ allows users to give their Epic 4G Touch voice commands, including voice dial, text message, navigation, music, Web browsing and search
- Task Manager enables users to view and close the applications they have active and any items that may have been downloaded and to check on memory usage via the Task Manager widget
- Screen grab feature allows users to easily take a screen capture of the phone screen by pressing the power button and the home key simultaneously
- Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface provides superior multitasking and customization for an enhanced visual and intuitive smartphone experience
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/a capable
- Visual Voicemail
- Enterprise functionality provides support for exchange device management policies, offers increased security of data and services and enables mobile conferencing while on the go
- microSD card slot that supports up to a 32GB memory card
- Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3.0
- Sprint applications, including Sprint Zone, Sprint TV & Movies®, Sprint Navigation and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile – these better be removable
- Samsung Media Hub features thousands of new releases and top-grossing titles from major Hollywood studios and leading TV networks, including NBC Universal, Paramount, MTV, Warner Bros., CBS and FOX.
- Samsung Social Hub allows users to transfer email, instant messaging, contacts, calendar and social network connections, including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts, into “Feeds” and “Messages” folders that can be either put into separate tabs or combined into comprehensive lists.
- Dimensions: 2.7 inches x 5.1 inches x 0.38 inches (LxWxT)
- Battery: 1800 mAh Lithium-ion battery
- Weight: 4.55 ounces
The Sprint Epic 4G Touch is set to be available September 18th for $199.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II
- 4G – HSPA+
- Android (2.3 Gingerbread)
- GSM Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
- UMTS Tri-band( 850/1900/2100MHz)
- 16GB of on-board memory, as well as a microSD card slot that supports up to a 32GB memory card.
- Screen: 4.3” Super AMOLED Plus
- Processor: 1.2Ghz x 2 (dual core)
- Camera: 8MP AF with LED flash + 2MP front
- Video Record: 1080p Full HD
- HDMI Out: HDMI via HDTV Smart Adapter with HDCP
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
- Battery: 1650mAh
- Sensor: Motion UX, 6-axis gyroscope, proximity, light, noise (Audience A2220)
The rumored launch date for the phone is September 18th, price is expected to be the standard $199 price point.
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II
Following is from the press release, more information is expected soon.
- Galaxy S II is a 4G smartphone powered by the latest version of Android Gingerbread
- With a 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, T-Mobile’s Galaxy S II has one of the largest screens available on a Galaxy S II device
- Galaxy S II will have pre-loaded entertainment features, including Samsung Media Hub, T-Mobile TV and Netflix
- Improved Samsung TouchWiz user interface and six-axis motion sensing accelerometer and gyroscope
- Samsung Social Hub service
- 16GB of installed memory and a microSD card slot that supports an additional 32GB memory card
- Convergence features (view Samsung press release for specifics)
- Enterprise solutions (view Samsung press release for specifics)
- 8-megapixel rear facing camera with autofocus and flash and 1080p HD video recording/2-megapixel front facing camera
- Voice Talk, Task Manager, Samsung Kies Air, and Screen Grab Feature (view Samsung press release for specifics)
So which one are you getting?
Source: AT&T PR, T-Mobile PR, Sprint PR
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