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The Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket is a smartphone model that was part of a patent dispute with Apple. Apple sought to ban sales of the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket in the United States during that dispute.[1]

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Power

LTE 700 MHz Class 17, LTE 1700/2100 MHz[4]

Optics

8 MP (3264x2448) with LED flash, f/2.6[3]

What it is

The Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket is a smartphone model released by Samsung.[3][4]

The Galaxy S2 Skyrocket is a variant of the Galaxy S II series that supports LTE mobile network technology.[3][4]

How it works

The Galaxy S2 Skyrocket uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 system-on-chip (SoC) with a dual-core ARM Scorpion CPU clocked at 1.7 GHz.[3][4]

The SoC includes an Adreno 220 graphics processor and 1 GB of LPDDR2 RAM.[3][4]

The device features a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.[3][4]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Galaxy S2 Skyrocket was positioned as a premium variant of the Galaxy S II line, offering faster data connectivity through LTE support.[3][4]

Applications

The device includes an 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and LED flash, capable of 1080p video recording at 30 frames per second.[3][4]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical2

LTE
LTE 700 MHz Class 17, LTE 1700/2100 MHz[4]
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RAM
1 GB, 333 MHz[4]
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Optics & imaging2

Rear Camera
8 MP (3264x2448) with LED flash, f/2.6[3]
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Camera
3264 x 2448 pixels; 1920 x 1080 pixels; 30 fps[4]
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Control & software3

Operating System
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread (upgradable to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean)[3]
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Operating system
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread[4]
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Connectivity
Computer sync; OTA sync; SyncML; Tethering; DLNA; NFC[4]
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Dimensions & facilities2

Dimensions
68.8 x 129.8 x 9.5 mm[4]
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Weight
130 g[4]
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Configuration & options25

device type
phone[1]
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mentioned in context
one of eight Samsung phones Apple sought to ban in the United States[1]
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SoC
Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 APQ8060[3]2 sources
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CPU
2x 1.7 GHz ARM Scorpion[4]
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GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 220[3]2 sources
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RAM
1 GB LPDDR2[3]
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Internal Storage
16 GB[3]
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Display
4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 480x800 pixels[4]
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Battery
1850 mAh Li-Ion removable[3]
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Brand
Samsung[4]
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Model
Galaxy S2 Skyrocket[4]
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Model aliases
Galaxy S II Skyrocket; SGH-I727; I727[4]
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Storage
16 GB[4]
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Memory cards
microSD; microSDHC[4]
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Display
4.5 in Super AMOLED Plus, 480 x 800 pixels, 24 bit[4]
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Battery
1850 mAh, Li-Ion[4]
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SIM card
Mini-SIM[4]
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Wi-Fi
a, b, g, n; Dual band; Wi-Fi Hotspot; Wi-Fi Direct[4]
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USB
2.0; Micro USB[4]
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Bluetooth
3.0[4]
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Positioning
GPS; A-GPS[4]
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Headphone jack
Yes[4]
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Colors
Black; White[4]
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Sensors
Proximity; Light; Accelerometer; Compass; Gyroscope[3]
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Mobile network technologies
UMTS; EDGE; GPRS Class 12; HSPA+; LTE[3]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 2011-11-06Release date[2]

    Release date stated as 11/6/2011.

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
SGH-i727—2011—phonemore.com[2]
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What does it need to run?

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  • LTELTE 700 MHz Class 17, LTE 1700/2100 MHz[4]
  • RAM1 GB, 333 MHz[4]

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Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket use?

The Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060) system-on-chip with a dual-core Scorpion CPU running at 1.7 GHz and a 45 nm process technology.[3][4]

How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket have?

The Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket has 1 GB of LPDDR2 RAM in a single-channel configuration at 333 MHz.[3][4]

What is the display specification of the Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket?

The Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket has a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of 207 ppi.[3][4]

What operating system versions does the Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket support?

The Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket supports Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread and Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, with the TouchWiz 4.0 user interface.[3][4]

What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket?

The Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket has a removable 1850 mAh lithium-ion battery.[3][4]

Which LTE bands does the Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket support?

The Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket supports LTE 700 MHz Class 17 and LTE 1700/2100 MHz bands.[3][4]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

  • No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
  2. [2]phonemore.com — phonemore.comphonemore.com
  3. [3]mobilespecs.net — mobilespecs.netmobilespecs.net
  4. [4]devicespecifications.com — devicespecifications.comdevicespecifications.com
  5. [5]Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket - Specs | PhoneMore — phonemore.comphonemore.com
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