Samsung Galaxy S II AT&T Pro Reviews

It’s one of the best Android phones, period. The Galaxy S II can take on the iPhone, take on newer phones like the HTC Rezound and Motorola Droid Bionic, while still lighter, thinner, and less expensive than all of the above.

AT&T's Galaxy S II is a very good phone. Its slightly smaller footprint makes it a more approachable and usable phone than some other top-end models. It doesn't break any new ground with respect to hardware design, but it's no wallflower, either. As far as performance goes, signal performance was a little hit-or-miss, and it had a direct impact on data performance in particular. Voice calls, however, were excellent, as was battery life. The messaging and communication tools are top-of-the-line, the media powers are good enough for most (and can be supplemented by the Android Market) and the camera and video camera do an excellent job. The user interface is the best we've seen from Samsung yet, and the Android 2.3 base code gives the Galaxy S II plenty of power when it comes to app compatibility. The Galaxy S II is an excellent phone from Samsung. Were it not for the small signal blip, it would be a near home run. Even so, hitting a triple isn't so bad, and unless you live in a crummy network coverage area, there's no reason to skip the Galaxy S II.

We'd like to think that selling ten million units in the space of nearly five months means the Galaxy S II is a top-notch device, and being available on three of the four major US players won't hurt its numbers one iota, either. The AT&T version of Sammy's flagship is no less praiseworthy than any of the others that came under our microscope before it. Anyone who gave the international version a second look, which normally sells for $600-700 in the US as an unlocked and unsubsidized device, should give even more consideration to this one now that it's available for $200 -- provided you don't mind getting locked into a two-year commitment, that is.

When the original Samsung Galaxy S II entered the scene five months ago, it blew its entire Android competition out of the water. The race wasn’t even close – the droid was not in a mood to take any prisoners. Interestingly enough, we are still to encounter a faster Android smartphone, made by a company other than Samsung, despite the significant number high-end dual-core offerings released by the competition since then. The Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T is priced at $199.99 with a two-year contract. This is in line with all the current high-end offerings on the U.S. market. Let’s see now, what are the other possible options for the price range. Two days from today, the iPhone 5 will finally be officially released. In case you are not stuck with the Android ecosystem, it is an option worth considering. The amount of $99 can get you a 3D experience in the face of LG Thrill 4G. The droid is the U.S. version of the Optimus 3D. Its spec sheet is packed with features, but its OS is still Android 2.2 Froyo.

We'll be conducting formal lab testing over the next few days, but right now, it looks like the AT&T version of the Galaxy S II is one of the fastest Android phones available. On top of its speediness, it has a superslim design, a gorgeous display, an excellent camera and of course, NFC support. But this lock screen security flaw is a big oversight and therefore, I’m giving it a slightly lower score than the Epic Touch 4G. If Samsung issues a fix, we’ll reconsider its score.

The Galaxy S II is a worthy upgrade to the original Galaxy S — it’s light, thin, and despite feeling a little chintzy is a very good-looking phone. It works well, though calling AT&T’s HSPA+ network “4G” remains a cruel, cruel joke — we’re holding out for LTE. Thanks to the dual-core processor and upgraded version of Android, I’d recommend the Galaxy S II over the Infuse 4G without reservation, but when you can buy the Atrix for $100 less or the iPhone 4S for the same price, it’s hard to make the case for the GSII as the phone to buy on AT&T.

AT&T subscribers now have two stellar smartphones to choose from at $199: The Galaxy S II and the iPhone 4S. The S II has a bigger Super AMOLED Plus display packaged in a lighter design than Apple's handset. It also offers a great camera and one of the fastest processors inside a smartphone, plus a highly customizable interface. On the other hand, the iPhone 4S offers more apps, more advanced voice recognition, and a faster camera packaged inside a more premium (albeit older) design. The Samsung Galaxy S II is definitely the best Android phone on AT&T.

As we have come to expect from previous versions of Samsung's Galaxy S II, AT&T's edition is a fantastic smartphone. Performance is incredibly fast, the screen is gorgeous to look at, and the phone's battery life is among the best I have seen from an Android smartphone to date. Throw in a razor-thin design and one of the best cameras on the market, and you have a recipe for a winner. The Galaxy S II is hands-down the best Android smartphone available from AT&T, and certainly gives the Apple iPhone 4 a solid run for its money.

With its dual-core processor, vibrant display, and great performance, the sleek and powerful Samsung Galaxy S II rises as AT&T's top Android smartphone.

If you held off from buying the Samsung Infuse 4G to experience Super AMOLED Plus goodness, you’ll be smiling from ear to ear knowing that the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II is by far the best thing to come around from Sammy’s camp on the airwaves of the carrier. Literally, everything about this handset screams top-notch performance as it’s easily one of the most powerful Android smartphones we’ve had the opportunity of checking out of late.

The AT&T Galaxy S II is essentially the same exact SGSII we’ve seen, known, and loved for the past few months. With the same screen size and specs as the international version the only changes are a few to the UI, and the capacitive touch buttons below. Having a winning combination of being thin, light, fast, and affordable the Galaxy S II is a clear winner for the US as well as Europe and outside of the US sales have already passed 10 million globally. With the AT&T version being the closest U.S. Galaxy S II to the original, what more reason do you need to get this amazing smartphone?