With the Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D, 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 2011, October. Released 2011, October, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
The Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D comes with a 4.52 inches, 58.2 cm 2 (~66.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, pushing a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~206 ppi density), which is more than sharp enough for everyday use, streaming and a bit of gaming. It is not trying to reinvent the wheel with its design, but it does look the part. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Black.
Performance & Software
At the heart of it sits the Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3, paired with 1GB of RAM. That combination should handle day-to-day multitasking and most games without breaking a sweat. It runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
On the camera side, the Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D 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, which should comfortably see most people through a full day on a single charge.
Our Opinion
Coming to the important bit, our opinion on the Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D. 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. You could nitpick a few things, as you can with any phone in this bracket. Overall though, the Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D 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.
