Samsung Galaxy S II LTE bumps up size and CPU

Samsung is set to unveil the new Galaxy S2 4G LTE smartphone this week at the IFA in Germany. The LTE version will have a bigger 4.5″ Super AMOLED Plus screen and a faster 1.5GHz dual-core processor.

Aside from the processor, LTE connectivity and display size, there’s not much details given by Samsung so we’re going to assume the rest are practically similar to the Galaxy S2 — 1GB RAM, 16GB internal, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, an 8MP camera with 1080p video recording and possibly NFC support as well.

The Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE will still run Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and TouchWiz UI 4.0.

Here’s part of the press release they sent out:

In addition to offering a high standard of connectivity, the GALAXY S II LTE delivers powerful performance due to its 1.5GHz dual core processor. Superior 3D graphic performance makes games and video consumption fast and smooth, while popular Web pages like Google, Yahoo and YouTube can load easily, giving customers instant access to the information they need.

A 4.5″ Super AMOLED Plus display provides stunning visual clarity, with HD video and images taken on the device’s 8MP camera displayed in full vivid color. The GALAXY S II LTE also offers a rich content experience, with Social, Game and Music hubs all included, while the Readers Hub will be available for download after launch. These are in addition to a number of enterprise solutions aimed at increasing productivity. Running on Android 2.3, the GALAXY S II LTE is easy and intuitive to use.

Additionally, the GALAXY S II LTE can also be connected to up to eight devices via WiFi, meaning that files can be quickly and seamlessly synchronized with laptops, tablets and other Smartphones.

The current Samsung Galaxy S2 supports HSPA+ networks of Smart and Globe so we’re thinking once the Galaxy S2 LTE arrives in the Philippines, it should also be able to support Smart’s LTE network that it’s rolling out.

Incidentally, Samsung’s legal department has accidentally confirmed the Google Nexus Prime so I’m guessing that it’s going to be pretty much similar to the Galaxy S2 LTE.

No release date or price was mention so we’ll have to wait for more information this week at IFA.

Updated: Here are the full specs, as per Samsung Mobile:

Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE
4.5â€ WVGA Super AMOLED Plus
8MP rear camera
2MP front-facing camera
Bluetooth 3.0
16GB internal memory
up to 32GB via microSD
USB 2.0
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
LTE 800/1800/2600
HSUPAï¼‹ 900/2100
GPS w/ aGPS support
1850mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 2.3 Gingerbread

The Galaxy S2 LTE isn’t as thin as the first S2 at 9.49mm but it sure does look as sexy.

The handset will be revealed along with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE at the IFA in Germany this week.

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

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23 Comments

Benchmark says:

13 years ago

It maybe no good if the internet here in the Philippines in makupad at babagalbagal…even if they say it is LTE ek ek thing.

I think our telcos should fix first those speeds first to cope up with technology…or they are just delaying it?

Just my idea…
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kenal says:

13 years ago

I would love this phone even more if it was a slide phone with a qwerty text pad, but man they are so pricey.
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zer0ice says:

13 years ago

Actually, Samsung did give out the full details, Sir Abe.

It’s on their press release: http://bit.ly/nmhGBk
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rootz says:

13 years ago

i like this better than iphone…but too bad my fingers are too big so i can’t use touchscreen phones properly…is there any non-touchscreen android other than samsung galaaxy pro out there??
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21 says:

13 years ago

gonna be expensive. the specs are quite good..
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Mike says:

13 years ago

2.3.4 gingerbread out of the box?
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pitoy says:

13 years ago

Not enough to make me upgrade from my Galaxy S II. May be in the next iteration.
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jonas says:

13 years ago

Between this and nokia n9, i’ll wait for nokia n801: http://www.symbiantweet.com/nokia-801-dual-core-symbian-belle-with-16mp-af-camera-and-xenon-flash-leaked
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wreek888 says:

13 years ago

i feel sorry for those who bought galaxy SII now that they have this more powerful, has a bigger screen.
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Mike V says:

13 years ago

I was about to purchase a Samsung Galaxy S2 when i read this post. Wow! i mean i thought the S2 is so much better already and now their releasing a new one?

Will see if this thing is better than the S2 when it comes to looks. I just love the looks and the feel of the S2.
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Chin says:

13 years ago

1.5GHz = as of now the currently galaxy S2 can be easily overclocked to 1.6GHz.

4.5″ (480×800 reso) display = not sure kung ramdam sya compared sa 4.3″(480×800 reso)display of the current SGS2.

LTE = Baka 5g na itawag ng Globe dito. hahaha. Yung normal ng SGS2 (http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9100_galaxy_s_ii-3621.php) nga, 4G phone na tawag ng Globe, while sa US may special SGS2 w/ 4G (http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_ii_4g-4059.php) talaga.

1850mAh = WIN!!! underclock the 1.5GHz to 1.2GHz and you’ll have the original SGS2 with increased battery life. No use din kasi yung increase mAh kung 1.5GHz naman yung proce mo, na aside from benchmark wala ng advantage sa 1.2GHz.

This is really a better upgrade option for those whose phones are NOT SGS2, Sensation, Ip4, and other high end phone.

Para naman sating SGS2, Sensation, Ip4, and other high end phone lets wait for Google Nexus Prime, HTC’s next flagship, Nokia WP7, and IP5. Which might come early next year (except IP5, which might release this Sept-Oct).

-Current SGS2 user. 3months (5months ng available internationally) ko narin tong gamit so di narin ako nagugulat na may mas maganda na sa SGS2. Nakakalungkot pa kung wala parin tatalo sa SGS2 or Sensation after this time, meaning hindi na nag evolve ang tech.
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Dennison Uy says:

13 years ago

Chin, how do you overclock the Galaxy? Also, will it affect battery consumption? My phone is already a huge battery drain as it is.
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Juan says:

13 years ago

Hi,
Hi! Im planning to buy the SII this month. Do you advice to buy it now or is it better to wait for the LTE version?
Thanks!
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smith says:

13 years ago

hello seller, am interested in your item, kindly give me your final price.
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John says:

13 years ago

LTE or HSUPA+, whatever..internet here is very slow. I seldom get H+ on my S2. Even in business district, Ortigas or Makati. Even on H+, connection is slower than dial-up. I’m with Globe.
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bel john louie garci says:

13 years ago

IM gon buy one when my dad’s here…november :D
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aldrix says:

13 years ago

lumabas na ba ang samsung galaxy s2 LTE d2 sa pilipinas???
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raf says:

13 years ago

samsung galaxy s2 4g lte does not have the exynos chipset that the original s2 have, instead it uses a qualcomm made snapdragon processor, which even though clock higher than the exynos is still slower in terms of performance compared to the exynos SoC, even the GPU is still better in the original s2, Mali-400 is better compared to the adreno 220 and mali-400 is on top on any GPU out there except to that of the newer GPU of the iPad 2 which came from the company Imagination Tech which made the GPU for the 1st samsung galaxy s.
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markie says:

12 years ago

Got this phone!. I love it! :)
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Kayla says:

12 years ago

Where did you buy your unit? Can we buy it here in the philippines and how much?
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