Samsung Unveils GALAXY S II Plus
Samsung announced today Samsung GALAXY S II Plus, which combines the performance of the GALAXY S II phones with nature-inspired user-interface and features.
The GALAXY S II Plus runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean). It is powered by an 1.2 GHz dual core processor and has a 4.3" WVGA Super AMOLED Plus display along with an 8MP camera. The phone's rear camera features a zero-lag shutter speed that captures moving objects without delay.
The GALAXY S II Plus also sports a range of additional features:
- Direct Call enables users to automatically dial a call by taking the device to the ear.
- Smart Stay recognizes whether the user is looking at the screen to dim the screen accordingly; while Smart Alert lets users know about missed events or status updates just by picking up the phone.
- Popup Video allows a video to play anywhere on the screen in a resizable pop-up window while simultaneously running other tasks, eliminating the need to close and restart videos when checking new emails or surfing the Web.
- S Voice lets users control the phone using their voice; and Voice Unlock lets users unlock the phone using their own voice.
The 'Buddy photo share' function also allows images to be simultaneously shared with friends pictured in an image directly from the camera or the photo gallery.
Additional features include Group Facetag and Face Zoom. The device is also packed with the latest Samsung content services including AllShare Play, which lets users share content across Samsung devices using a single account and password. Users can also enjoy all the benefits of Samsung Hubs, including the latest versions of Readers Hub, Video Hub,Game Hub and Music Hub.
Pricing and availability have yet to be announced.
Specifications
The GALAXY S II Plus also sports a range of additional features:
- Direct Call enables users to automatically dial a call by taking the device to the ear.
- Smart Stay recognizes whether the user is looking at the screen to dim the screen accordingly; while Smart Alert lets users know about missed events or status updates just by picking up the phone.
- Popup Video allows a video to play anywhere on the screen in a resizable pop-up window while simultaneously running other tasks, eliminating the need to close and restart videos when checking new emails or surfing the Web.
- S Voice lets users control the phone using their voice; and Voice Unlock lets users unlock the phone using their own voice.
The 'Buddy photo share' function also allows images to be simultaneously shared with friends pictured in an image directly from the camera or the photo gallery.
Additional features include Group Facetag and Face Zoom. The device is also packed with the latest Samsung content services including AllShare Play, which lets users share content across Samsung devices using a single account and password. Users can also enjoy all the benefits of Samsung Hubs, including the latest versions of Readers Hub, Video Hub,Game Hub and Music Hub.
Pricing and availability have yet to be announced.
Specifications
| Network | 3G HSPA＋ 21.1Mbps,HSDPA 7.2Mbps,HSUPA 5.76Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 MHz2G GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor |
| Display | 4.3" WVGA(480x800) Super AMOLED Plus |
| OS | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Camera | Main(Rear): 8 Megapixel Camera with LED FlashSub(Front) : 2 Megapixel CameraBuddy Photo Share, Group Facetag, Face Zoom |
| Video | Codec: H.263,H.264,MPEG4,DviX,VC1(WMV9),WMV7,WMV8,Sorenson Spark,MP43, VP8Full HD(1080p@30fps) Playback & Recording |
| Audio | Format: AAC (AAC/AAC＋/eAAC＋), MP3, OGG, 3GP, 3GA, MP4, M4A, AMR, AWB, FLAC,WMA, WAV, MID, XMF, MXMF, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, IMYFM Radio, RDS(Radio Data System), 3.5mm Ear Jack |
| Content Features &Services | Samsung Apps |
| Samsung Kies /Samsung Kies Air | |
| Samsung TouchWiz | |
| Samsung Hub - Readers Hub＊ (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)/ Game Hub＊ / Music Hub＊ / Video Hub＊ | |
| Samsung ChatOn mobile communication service | |
| Samsung AllShare Play | |
| Direct Call, Smart Stay, Smart Alert, Popup Video, S Voice, Voice Unlock, S Beam | |
| Google Search, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Plus, Google Maps, Google Navigation, Google Latitude, Google Places,Google Play Store, Google Play Books, Google Play Movies, Google Downloads | |
| GPS | A-GPSGlonass |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® v 3.0USB 2.0WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 ＋5GHz), WiFi DirectNFC (optional) |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Geo-Magnetic, Light, Proximity, Gyro |
| Memory | 8GB User memory ＋ 1GB (RAM)microSD (up to 64GB) |
| Dimension | NFC: 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.9 mm, 121 gNon NFC: 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm, 121 g |
| Battery | Standard battery, Li-ion 1,650mAh |
