With the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757, Samsung is clearly aiming at buyers who want a well-rounded phone without too many compromises. Here is our take on what it brings to the table. Announced in 2012, January, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757 comes with a 4.65 inches, 59.6 cm 2 display, pushing a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density). Colours look punchy and text stays clean, so you will not have much to complain about here. The build feels well put together, and Samsung has clearly paid attention to the in-hand feel. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Black.
Performance & Software
The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757 focuses on the essentials rather than chasing raw benchmark numbers. It runs Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
On the camera side, the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757 is led by a 8 MP main sensor. Point-and-shoot results are reliable, and that is exactly what most buyers want.
Battery
Keeping the lights on is a Removable Li-Ion battery cell, and that is a healthy number that keeps range anxiety at bay.
Our Opinion
So, what do we actually make of the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757? Samsung has clearly gone for substance over gimmicks here, and we respect that approach. It gets the basics right, offering a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. For someone who simply wants a dependable daily driver that will not let them down halfway through the day, this ticks a lot of boxes. There are rivals that beat it in one area or another, as is always the case in this segment. Overall though, the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757 is easy to recommend to the right buyer. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
