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Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos phone review — specs and Genze score

Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos Specifications

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Samsung

Released 2011, Dec 15

1 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3

  • 138g, 9.7mm thickness
  • Android 2.3.5
  • 16GB storage, microSDHC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 3.2
Display 6.2
Performance 3.7
Camera 4.8
Body 5.2
Gaming 4.8
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
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Heating
Media
Genze total: 4.7/10

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Quick specifications

4.52"

480x800 pixels

8MP

1080p

1GB RAM

Snapdragon S3

1800mAh

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4.7 /10
Performance 3.7/10
Battery 3.2/10
Display 6.2/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 4.8/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.20 GHz BT 3.0 2011

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / CDMA / EVDO
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
??? CDMA 800 / 1900
??? CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Speed EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
Announced 2011, December. Released 2012, September
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 129.8 x 68.9 x 9.7 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.38 in)
Weight 138 g (4.87 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Type Super AMOLED Plus
Size 4.52 inches, 58.2 cm2 (~65.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~206 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
??? TouchWiz UI
OS Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU Adreno 220
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 1GB RAM
Single 8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.2", AF
Features LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps
Single 2 MP
Video
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP, aptX
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
??? MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264 player

MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player

Photo/video editor

Document editor
Type Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Colors Black
SAR 0.79 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.85 W/kg (head)
Price About 190 EUR

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos worth buying in 2026?

Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.7/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos?

Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos has a 1,800 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos have?

Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos features a 4.52-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos have?

Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos is available with 1 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos?

Genze rates Samsung I929 Galaxy S II Duos 4.7/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

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