The Superb Samsung Galaxy S2 Boasts A Long List Of Improvements Over The Original Galaxy S

Technology Articles | May 30, 2011

The Samsung Galaxy S has proven to be a popular device sinceits release last year, but now there�s a new kid on the block, the SamsungGalaxy S2. This sees a wealth of upgrades over the original Galaxy S,incorporating some of the most advanced smartphone technology available.�

In this article, I will give an overview of the upgradesSamsung has made over the original, so you can decide if the Samsung Galaxy S2is the smartphone for you.

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The design of the handsets themselves differs slightly.Whilst the original has a slightly curvier appearance, the Samsung Galaxy S2somewhat resembles the shape of an iPhone 4. The new version also trumps theoriginal in both width and weight; at just 116 grams and 8.5mm thick. The restof the dimensions are similar, however the Galaxy S2 is slightly bigger due tothe fact it boasts a larger screen of 4.3 inches, which retains the same superAMOLED capacitive technology, and the resolution of 480x 800. Although theresolution is the same, but on a bigger screen, there is no noticeabledifference to the display quality, which remains top notch.

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The Samsung Galaxy S2 features the latest version ofTouchWiz (4.0). This user interface offers a number of improvements overversion 3.0 found on the original Galaxy S. For example, it offers a new way toassign widgets, by using the built in gyroscope, as well as a number of brandnew widgets ranging from active weather apps, and live wallpapers. Up to 7individual homescreens can also be assigned, allowing users to have different screensfor different situations and scenarios.

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One of the major selling points of the Samsung Galaxy S2 isthe inclusion of a dual-core processor. At 1.2 MHz, this allows for blisteringperformance. This is advantageous to a number of applications; superfastloading of internet pages, faster downloads of apps, as well as a moreresponsive touchscreen. Although the original Galaxy S has a single-core 1GHzprocessor, this still provides great performance.

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Another major upgrade is the 8 megapixel camera over theoriginal�s 5 megapixel offering. With a larger pixel count comes an increasedphoto resolution and therefore higher quality photos. Additionally the GalaxyS2 has the ability shoot full 1080p video footage.

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The original came with 8GB of internal storage as standard;however this has been doubled in the Samsung Galaxy S2. Therefore, thousands ofmusic tracks and other multimedia files, along with downloaded apps from theAndroid Market can be stored comfortably in the phone.

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The Samsung Galaxy S2 is one of the highest spec smartphonesavailable today. It joins the ranks of only a small number of smartphones tooffer dual-core processors, such as the LG Optimus 2X and HTC Sensation.

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As you can see, a lot has been upgraded on this version, andit is sure to prove popular among those who are looking to upgrade from theoriginal Galaxy S, or simply those who are impressed with the superb technologyit offers.�