With the Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos, 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, December. Released 2012, September, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
The Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos comes with a 4.52 inches, 58.2 cm 2 (~65.0% 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. 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
Under the hood you will find the Qualcomm MSM8660 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 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
The camera setup is one of the talking points here, with a 8 MP sensor doing the heavy lifting. Point-and-shoot results are reliable, and that is exactly what most buyers want.
Battery
Keeping the lights on is a Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery cell. With moderate use you can expect to end the day with charge to spare.
Our Opinion
So, what do we actually make of the Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos? This is a phone that does not try to be the flashiest option on the shelf, and honestly that works in its favour. It gets the basics right, offering a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. In day-to-day use it feels like the kind of device you can rely on, whether you are replying to messages, scrolling through social media, watching videos or taking the odd photo. There are rivals that beat it in one area or another, as is always the case in this segment. Overall though, the Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos 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.
