Samsung Galaxy S II LTE i727R
The Samsung Galaxy S II LTE i727R is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8260 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
Size4.5" · 130.9 x 69.9 x 9.4 mm (5.15 x 2.75 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 132g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,850 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8260 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, Q3. Released 2011, November
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
207 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
Super AMOLED Plus
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
132g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
130.9 x 69.9 x 9.4 mm (5.15 x 2.75 x 0.37 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE i727R does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE i727R has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE i727R supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Samsung Galaxy S II LTE i727R SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE i727R has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy S II LTE i727R ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The Samsung Galaxy S II LTE i727R uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy S II LTE i727R supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy S II LTE i727R has 3.0, A2DP, aptX.
