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Review: Samsung Galaxy S II for T-Mobile

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Oct 21, 2011, 5:01 PM by Eric M. Zeman

T-Mobile scores the best version of the Samsung Galaxy S II with its large display, faster processor, and zippier wireless data radio. But those aren't the only noteworthy features of this superlative smartphone.

While most major carriers are offering a Samsung Galaxy S II, T-Mobile pulled a quick one on its carrier competitors by scoring two major spec jumps in its variant of the Galaxy S II: it has a faster processor and a much faster wireless radio. Aside from these two advantages, however, does the T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S II offer anything its siblings don't?

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About the author, Eric M. Zeman:

Eric has been covering the mobile telecommunications industry for 17 years at various print and online publications. He studied at Rutgers Newark and University of Kentucky, and has a degree in writing. He likes playing guitar, attending concerts, listening to music, and driving sports cars.

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Samsung Galaxy S II / SGH-T989

4.5" display 480 x 800 pixels
Snapdragon S3 APQ8060 processor
1,850 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC

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WarriorProphet

Oct 23, 2011, 9:56 AM

Actually the TMO version has 2.3.5 for NFC

Since it has NFC capabilities (also hardly mentioned, though I know they are rarely used thus far) the T-Mobile Galazy S II has GB 2.3.5, which is required for NFC support.

Specifics

Nice, do you think it will be updated to 4.0 within its life cycle?

Rich Brome

You're correct.

Review corrected.

Thanks!

netboy

Oct 21, 2011, 7:20 PM

also works on att 3g!!!!

but phone is locked to tmobile!
i paid 28.99$ to unlock it and use on att 3G !

Jayshmay

Verrry good!!!

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