Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) vs Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) and the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) | Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,650 mAh | 1,850 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 116 g | — |
| Released | May 2011 | Nov 2011 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) | Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Size | 4.3 inches, 52.6 cm² (~63.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density) | 480 x 800 pixels (~207 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) | Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | Exynos 4210 Dual (45 nm) | Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3 |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP4 | Adreno 220 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) | Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot, up to 32GB) |
| Internal | 16GB/32GB storage, 1GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) | Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF, LED flash | 8 MP, AF, LED flash |
| Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) | Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 2 MP | 2 MP |
| Video | N/A | Not specified |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) | Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery |
| Talk time | Up to 8 hours | — |
| Stand-by time | Up to 25 days | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) | Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.49 mm (4.93 x 2.60 x 0.33 in) | 129.8 x 68.8 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 116 g (4.09 oz) | 130.5 g |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Materials | Plastic body | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) | Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP, HS | 3.0, A2DP, HS |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | — |
| NFC | Yes (on some versions, e.g., GT-I9100P) | Yes |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out, USB On-The-Go) | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) | Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 | August 2011 |
| Status | Discontinued | Released November 2011 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) or Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210)?
Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) — 1,650 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) versus 1,850 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) or Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210)?
Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) — May 2011 for the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) versus Nov 2011 for the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210).
Is the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) or the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (GT-I9210) 7/10.