Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D
The Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm APQ8060 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 (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.52" · 131 x 67.3 x 9.4 mm (5.16 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.52" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 109g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Basic Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 206 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
GamingMultitaskingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, October. Released 2011, October
Also Known As
For TelusAlso known as Samsung SGH-T989D
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
206 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
📱 Design & Build
Weight
109g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
131 x 67.3 x 9.4 mm (5.16 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 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 X T989D does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG.
The Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D has 3.0, A2DP, aptX.
