Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos
The Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.52" · 129.8 x 68.9 x 9.7 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.38 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8660 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 138g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,800 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, December. Released 2012, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
OS
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
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
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
138g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
129.8 x 68.9 x 9.7 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.38 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / EVDO.
Yes, the Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos ships with Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread).
The Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG.
The Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot.
The Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos has 3.0, A2DP, aptX.
