Speculations hovering around the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus have settled with the company finally confirming its existence. The smartphone is apparently a bumped up version of the S2, which has had its share of attention ever since it launched in 2011.
Even though the existence of the Galaxy S2 Plus was hinted way back in August last year, it is now that the handset has received an official recognition. The South Korean manufacturer sure knows how to keep a secret since very few of the device’s technical specifications tally with the rumored ones.
No, the phone is not powered by Ice Cream Sandwich and helps itself to a handful of the Jelly Bean OS, but not the latest version. It flashes a 4.3-inch display on contrary to a 4.5-inch one as rumored. The Super AMOLED Plus screen reproduces images and videos at a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
Running at a clock speed of 1.2GHz is a dual core processor presumably of the Exynos kind. Even the information predicting 16GB of internal storage space is different from the actual capacity, as the phone bundles a flash memory of 8GB that can be expanded up to 64GB through a microSD card.
Amidst all these mismatched forecasts, there are still attributes that stay true to the previous rumor. The handset makes space for 1GB of RAM in its interior and integrates an 8MP camera with an LED flash on the flip side. Users will spot a 2MP webcam resting above the screen to permit live video conversations.
Significant apps comprise of Direct Call for making instant calls by drawing the handset close to the ear from messages and Smart Stay for intuitive adjustment of screen brightness. Smart Alert has been included to notify users about missed events and status updates as soon as they pick up the phone.
Other key highlights include connectivity features like Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, A-GPS with GLONASS and sensors such as an accelerometer, light, proximity and gyro. The device will be embedded with a 1,650mAh Li-ion battery.
Only so many details concerning the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus have been given out. The company has neither set an exact price nor revealed information dealing with its release date as of now.
Specifications:
Android 4.1.2 OS
1.2GHz dual core processor
4.3-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display
480 x 800 pixel resolution
8GB internal memory, expandable up to 64GB
1GB of RAM
8MP rear-facing camera with LED flash and 2MP front-facing snapper
1,650mAh Li-ion battery