Customer Reviews for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
Browse the web at lightning-fast 4G speeds and see every detail on the massive 4.52" touchscreen. The 8.0MP camera/camcorder lets you capture HD quality pics and video. And, you can turn your phone into a mobile hotspot.
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Rating Breakdown 281 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
12
2 stars
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1 star
11
246 out of 27191%of customers would recommend this product
Customer Reviews for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
Review 1 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
MissNinaYM
From:
Chicago il
Age: 25-34
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Web & Data
Features
3
/
5
Performance
1
/
5
Ease of Use
3
/
5
Battery Life
2
/
5
It started acting up and I dont even have the whole month with it. I have not dropped it or over used it. Which bothers me even more because when I try using youtube it acts sooo slow =( I was really looking forward to GREAT times with this phone AND Virgin Mobile. More than anything I am disappointed with VM because I had a great experience with their service a few years ago, so I decided to get back with VM after dropping my previous carrier. I will have to start looking elsewhere again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 2 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
5monthswithphone
Age: 25-34
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? 6 months - 1 year
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Text & Messaging
Features
1
/
5
Performance
1
/
5
Ease of Use
1
/
5
Battery Life
1
/
5
It came with preloaded apps. I cannot remove them, or even move them to the SD card. This phone is worthless.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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MichaelMM
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Disable the Apps
Posted May 21, 2013
While you cannot remove the apps, you can disable them so that they will not run in the background. It is unfortunate that you were not satisfied as this is a great phone.
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Review 3 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
Samsung Galaxy S II
PostedMay 18, 2013
Overall rating
hambyhamilton
From:
Tacoma, WA
Age: 45-54
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Features
4
/
5
Performance
4
/
5
Ease of Use
4
/
5
Battery Life
3
/
5
I had straight talk forever and my old lg ran out of memory. So I upgraded to this and Wow, what a phone. Does everything fast, easy, big internal memory, works great. LIght, thin, (ordered a good case). Love the white. Not too much junk preinstalled. Like Virgin Mobile so far too with $35 plan .Would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
Probably the best deal in smartphones and service plans on the planet!
PostedMay 17, 2013
Overall rating
ScionXB310
From:
Pacific Palisades, CA
Age: 55-64
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Web & Data
Features
5
/
5
Performance
5
/
5
Ease of Use
5
/
5
Battery Life
4
/
5
I have had the phone for a few weeks now. I don't know about others but I find this phone is absolutely great. What a value! The service is excellent and many of the areas near my home and where I frequently go... 4G is available! Get the insurance and get the service on a monthly basis...really, probably the best deal in smartphones and service plans on the planet!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
SongByrd
From:
Minneapolis, MN
Age: 18-24
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Web & Data
Features
5
/
5
Performance
3
/
5
Ease of Use
5
/
5
Battery Life
3
/
5
I brought this phone brand new. With the screen protector & case. One day I took the case off & dropped it now my phone had a few dents in it. My screen protector has a few scratches on it but the actual screen doesn't so make sure you buy those. but I must say that of you already have a smartphone that's updated you don't need this one. It has a video editor already installed that i love! It's nice to have but i feel like it's the same as every other smartphone...
The phone works fine though...
Pros:
nice screen, face security, smooth screen, great plan
Cons:
dents easily, must have a screen protector, must have a case
I would recommend this to a friend!
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MichaelMM
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Phone Mishaps
Posted May 16, 2013
I had accidentally dropped my phone to the asphalt and the screen cracked. I just ordered a screen on eBay and will replace the screen this week.
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Review 6 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
BrittanyS
From:
Omaha, NE
Age: 18-24
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? 6 months - 1 year
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Web & Data
Features
5
/
5
Performance
5
/
5
Ease of Use
5
/
5
Battery Life
3
/
5
I love my S2. It's fast, slim, runs all my apps seamlessly and I am a huge app junkie. Downloads are fast and I have maybe had this phone freeze about....once I believe lol. The camera is so clear and the HD recording is amazing weirdly crisp. I used to have the Motorola Triumph. These phones are not even in the same category. This phone is AWESOME if you are contemplating just stop and buy it you won't regret it.
Pros:
fast, stylish, just awesome
Cons:
the battery
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
Keverleyhills
From:
Indiana
Age: Under 18
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Web & Data
Features
5
/
5
Performance
5
/
5
Ease of Use
5
/
5
Battery Life
4
/
5
I've had this phone for a couple days now maybe a week and I looove it ! The battery life isn't the best but i'm ALWAYS on the poor thing lol. But anyways the features are amazing lots of cool things included too. I've only had one issue with this phone and it;s that when the phone isn't charging every like minute or so a thing pops up and say "INFO: Charging Paused. Voltage too high." This is reeeeally quite annoying and i'm really wanting it to stop...overall this phone is amazing and even with that small con I still love it!!
Pros:
everything
Cons:
battey life .
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
BigAwesomeMullet
From:
Portland, OR
Age: 18-24
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Web & Data
Features
4
/
5
Performance
5
/
5
Ease of Use
4
/
5
Battery Life
3
/
5
I have been using my Samsung Galaxy SII for about a month now, and I absolutely love it. I don't know why anybody would want another phone.
The screen has great touch response and is a great size. The resolution is also very crisp.
The hardware is very capable of anything I need to do, and I need to do a lot on my phone.
The camera takes great pictures, I have seen unmatched quality in photos from phones in the same generation.
The battery life is about what one would expect, there is nothing excellent or negative about this phone's battery life.
The 4g, 3g, and WiFi all work sufficiently and I have never had any sort of malfunction.
This phone is very slim, so even with an external case it will still fit in my pocket comfortably.
I recommend this phone to anybody looking for an all purpose smartphone.
Pros:
hardware, form factor, screen
Cons:
average battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
on0620
From:
Anaheim Hills, CA
Age: 18-24
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Text & Messaging
Features
5
/
5
Performance
5
/
5
Ease of Use
5
/
5
Battery Life
4
/
5
I have this phone for almost a week and I am absolutely in love with it. I do not understand why people complain about battery life, it lasts me 12 hours or so, and due to work I text a lot or simply use it at the gym instead of MP3 player. The battery lasts me same as iPhone 4S did.
Overall the phone is great! I was scared of not liking it since I love my iPhone so much, but guess what, after using new Samsung my iPhone was too small for me.
I am sure if you guys switch to this phone you will be very happy, just like me.
Overall the phone is great! I was scared of not liking it since I love my iPhone so much, but guess what, after using new Samsung my iPhone was too small for me.
I am sure if you guys switch to this phone you will be very happy, just like me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
TenshixOkami
From:
Three Rivers, TX
Age: 18-24
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Text & Messaging
Features
5
/
5
Performance
5
/
5
Ease of Use
5
/
5
Battery Life
4
/
5
It's a really great phone, I had the HTC Evo 4G before this one and when I got this one I fell in love with it, it has a wider screen and it's much lighter, I dropped it a few times so it has some problems now, but it's a fantastic phone as long as you take care of it >.>
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
justinny
From:
New York, NY
Age: 45-54
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Text & Messaging
Features
5
/
5
Performance
5
/
5
Ease of Use
5
/
5
Battery Life
3
/
5
I've had my Galaxy SII 4G for 3 months and it's a great phone. Very powerful and easy to use. I almost bought an iPhone 4S, but the more intelligent part of me realized that the Galaxy SII 4G is just as good, and a lot cheaper. Also, I'm a new Virgin Mobile customer, and I'm very happy with the service. I was with a contract carrier before, and was over paying for years. I could not be happier with my Galaxy SII 4G and Virgin Mobile!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
Jcallahan
From:
Western Mass
Age: 25-34
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? 6 months - 1 year
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Talk
Features
4
/
5
Performance
5
/
5
Ease of Use
5
/
5
Battery Life
3
/
5
Have had it about six months and absolutely love it. So easy to use and great speed. I has the lg Optimus v before this and had so many problems with it. Only negative is the battery doesn't last a long time but I'm also on it a lot for work. Did find a great app that shuts down the running apps after you are done which has helped a lot. Def recommend it.
Pros:
speed, ease of use, sleek, light
Cons:
battery
I would recommend this to a friend!
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FrogLady
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Great App
Posted May 9, 2013
What is the name of the "great app you found that shuts down the running apps after you are done"? Would like to know b4 I buy this phone. Thx
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Review 13 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
just got this phone
PostedMay 2, 2013
Overall rating
mwww
From:
virginia
Age: 45-54
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Features
5
/
5
Performance
5
/
5
Ease of Use
5
/
5
Battery Life
5
/
5
went from the HTC EVO 3D ti this phone.
absolutely love it
Pros:
battery life, camera
Cons:
nothing yet, nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Darlington, SC
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Posted May 5, 2013
Haha, I'm so glad I saw this review. I can't wait to receive mine in the mail soon. Switching from the HTC EVO 3D myself. Absolutely can't wait.
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Review 14 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
iPhone Killa
PostedMay 2, 2013
Overall rating
CtTechWiz
Features
4
/
5
Performance
4
/
5
Ease of Use
4
/
5
Battery Life
1
/
5
I choose Android over Apple all day. The Galaxy SII is a great phone. There is some freezing but maybe I am too impatient, because most often the freezes will resolve themselves. I am a heavy phone user and I use the phone during my work as a PC Tech. So I push the phone to the limit. It has quick reboot. The phone reboots and is functional under 60 seconds. I am impressed. I have Tons of apps on my phone so the reboot time may be even faster. This phone is highly recommended and affordable. iPhone Killa fo shizzle! Get one...
Pros:
fast and easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
Brenda84
Age: 25-34
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Text & Messaging
Features
5
/
5
Performance
3
/
5
Ease of Use
5
/
5
Battery Life
2
/
5
First, the only reason I bought this phone was because I had been wanting it FOREVER! But as soon as I got it I started noticing little things that I did not like. For example, how it loses internet connection ALL the time. Even when I'm standing right next to the router. I guess I won't mention battery life or should I? I work 8 hours and by the end of my shift my phone is already beeping saying connect to charger when I hardly use it while at work.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
jerzy84
From:
new jersey
Age: 25-34
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Web & Data
Features
4
/
5
Performance
3
/
5
Ease of Use
4
/
5
Battery Life
3
/
5
i bought this phone just to upgrade from my Lg optimus elite that i loved but i had the opportunity to buy this phone and make flex payments,so i did and this thing drives me nuts! its shuts off on its own all the time for whatever reason and it also sends settings and log off options to the bottom of my screen on it own while im trying to operate it... my Lg never did that,the battery life is decent for the size of phone it is but of course the Lg has way better.Im considering sending it back and re activating my elite but dont kno if i feel like going thru the trouble...buy at your own risk and keep that high price in mind,good luck!
Pros:
lots of features
Cons:
its shuts off on its own consistintly
I would recommend this to a friend!
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MichaelMM
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Phone Shutting Off
Posted May 2, 2013
With regards to the phone shutting off, after you update your phone to Jellybean, the phone shutting off doesnt happen.
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Review 17 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
autykins
From:
Indiana
Age: 18-24
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Text & Messaging
Features
5
/
5
Performance
4
/
5
Ease of Use
5
/
5
Battery Life
1
/
5
I've had this phone for a month and I really like it but there are some major issues with it.
Some of the issues include the horrendous battery life, it last four hours tops for me.. That is with internet use and such though.
Another issue I am having is with the little buttons at the bottom, they often say I'm clicking them when nothing is touching them.. This can be VERY annoying at times because it breaks up my texts, logs me out of things, and sometimes prevents me from using my camera.
Aside from those problems, it's a great phone and I love it.
Some of the issues include the horrendous battery life, it last four hours tops for me.. That is with internet use and such though.
Another issue I am having is with the little buttons at the bottom, they often say I'm clicking them when nothing is touching them.. This can be VERY annoying at times because it breaks up my texts, logs me out of things, and sometimes prevents me from using my camera.
Aside from those problems, it's a great phone and I love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Rexxarino
Baltimore, MD
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Posted May 3, 2013
Everything auty said is not false.
I too experience the same problems, unfortunately.
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Review 18 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
Skip this phone until Samsung fix's the Powering OFF issue.
PostedApril 28, 2013
Overall rating
OldNavyGuy
From:
Alexandria VA
Age: 45-54
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Features
5
/
5
Performance
2
/
5
Ease of Use
5
/
5
Battery Life
2
/
5
I upgraded to this phone from a LG Optimus V. I never had any issue with my LG, but from day 1 my Samsung Galaxy S II as been turning it self off all by it self. The only way to get it to turn back on is to remove the back cover and remove the battery, After buying it I googled it and found out that I am not the only one. Other are also having a Issue with the phone turning off and they can not turn it back on. If you don't believe me google "samsung galaxy s2 power off problem" . Maybe this can be addressed with a update but my phone is up to date. Other than having to remove it from a protective case every time this happens the phone is a nice phone. I did drop it once while having to reset the battery and cracked the frame around the phone. I would not buy on until you hear that Samsung has fixed this problem.
Pros:
nice looking and operating phone.
Cons:
removing & replacing battery after it shuts down, all by it's self.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 19 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
1WeekCustomer
From:
Atanta
Age: 45-54
Current Owner? Yes
How Long? Under 6 months
Primary Phone Use: Mostly Web & Data
Features
4
/
5
Performance
3
/
5
Ease of Use
2
/
5
Battery Life
2
/
5
I strayed from Apple products to try a 'Droid, the Galaxy S II. After owning the unit for 48 hours and of course, loading ALL of my contacts and apps I use, the unit started to continually shut itself down; which requires the battery be pulled then reinserted to boot it back up again. The only way this doesn't occur is if the phone remains plugged into an electrical outlet. Not convenient! I've been though all the tech pages, tech support, and even a Factory Data Reset...twice - good buy data! ALL for not! The shutdowns still occur. I'm waiting on a return authorization that couldn't be given to me yesterday for some odd reason, but will be provided today. I will order new phones for my VM SVC but will go with iPhone 4S. Take my advise, buy the iPhone
Cons:
auto shut downs
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted April 24, 2013
Took you seriously, until the last sentence. You could have simply said buy another phone, or buy another android. I've had the EVO V for more than 6 months... android phone. Not a single problem whatsoever.
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Review 20 for Samsung Galaxy S II 4G
It not bad phone, but...
PostedApril 20, 2013
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mickey73
Features
2
/
5
Performance
1
/
5
Ease of Use
4
/
5
Battery Life
4
/
5
It is a good phone for the most part, but it shuts off and restarts all the time. Most of the time it resatrts anyway some times I have to pull the battery out and then it will restart
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