Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
The Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Lower-mid-range · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.65" · 129.8 x 68.8 x 9.5 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.65" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 130.5g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,850 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, September. Released 2011, December
Also Known As
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE SHV-E120S
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI 4
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
316 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,850 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
130.5g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
129.8 x 68.8 x 9.5 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.37 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE does not have NFC.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI 4.
The Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG.
The Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE has 3.0, A2DP, aptX.
