Alright, we've just laid eyes on some internal Samsung documents and can bring you the official names and specs of the successors to the Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab. Firstly, the Galaxy S II will tout a 4.3-inch, 800 x 480 Super AMOLED Plus display, a 1GHz dual-core Orion / Exynos processor, NFC, Bluetooth 3.0, and 24Mbps HSPA+ connectivity. All those stats were leaked earlier this morning, along with the image above, and we've once again seen the 8.49mm thickness for this device, although we now believe it is the measurement at its thinnest point -- it's likely that the S II will fatten up to 9.9mm, presumably to accommodate the camera module, one of the last remaining parts of smartphone construction that require extra girth (NFC being another).
As to the Galaxy Tab II, it is indeed the 10.1-inch Honeycomb tablet we've been hearing so much about, with the added bonus of it being a Google Experience Device. That should mean no Samsung-derived skin customizations atop the stock Android 3.0 UI -- exactly what we expect to see from the Motorola Xoom. Also matching the Xoom are the resolution, at 1280 x 800, and CPU speed, at 1GHz, though we couldn't determine whether the Tab II will be a dual- or single-core tablet. Our money's on seeing the Exynos 4210 appear in both new Galaxy devices, but we'll have to wait until Samsung's presser tomorrow to find out for sure. One more note of import on specs: we saw a 16GB / 32GB / 64GB storage listing, but couldn't be sure what product it referred to -- wouldn't it be lovely if the Galaxy S II was the first smartphone to step past the 60GB barrier?
Finally, looking toward the future, Samsung is apparently working on a 4-inch WVGA display with 3D capabilities -- presumably autostereoscopic like LG's Optimus 3D -- and an intriguing "Motion UI" control scheme. The latter will allow you to pan inside Google Maps and StreetView just by the movement of your phone, as well as zoom in and out of pages by tilting the handset up and down (a gyroscope will be required for both functions). Samsung also has big plans for LTE, with a focus on pumping out whatever you receive over the 4G connection to a nearby HDTV using dual display technology. The two applications we caught sight of were personal broadcasting, where your Sammy handset would act as an extremely sophisticated internet TV receiver, and cloud-based gaming. Here's hoping we learn more about these future ventures tomorrow.
As to the Galaxy Tab II, it is indeed the 10.1-inch Honeycomb tablet we've been hearing so much about, with the added bonus of it being a Google Experience Device. That should mean no Samsung-derived skin customizations atop the stock Android 3.0 UI -- exactly what we expect to see from the Motorola Xoom. Also matching the Xoom are the resolution, at 1280 x 800, and CPU speed, at 1GHz, though we couldn't determine whether the Tab II will be a dual- or single-core tablet. Our money's on seeing the Exynos 4210 appear in both new Galaxy devices, but we'll have to wait until Samsung's presser tomorrow to find out for sure. One more note of import on specs: we saw a 16GB / 32GB / 64GB storage listing, but couldn't be sure what product it referred to -- wouldn't it be lovely if the Galaxy S II was the first smartphone to step past the 60GB barrier?
Finally, looking toward the future, Samsung is apparently working on a 4-inch WVGA display with 3D capabilities -- presumably autostereoscopic like LG's Optimus 3D -- and an intriguing "Motion UI" control scheme. The latter will allow you to pan inside Google Maps and StreetView just by the movement of your phone, as well as zoom in and out of pages by tilting the handset up and down (a gyroscope will be required for both functions). Samsung also has big plans for LTE, with a focus on pumping out whatever you receive over the 4G connection to a nearby HDTV using dual display technology. The two applications we caught sight of were personal broadcasting, where your Sammy handset would act as an extremely sophisticated internet TV receiver, and cloud-based gaming. Here's hoping we learn more about these future ventures tomorrow.
Who cares if it looks like an iphone! Engadget readers are soooo annoying. Because it has a screen and a home button? Its got great hardware and great OS. Its clearly moving mobile tech forward. Kudos to Samsung
ReplyDeleteLet's see how they price the 10" Galaxy Tab. Considering that they priced the 7" at $600.... we could see another $800 tablet on the way.
ReplyDeleteAlso, if they're willing to put stock 3.0 on the Galaxy Tab, why not just go stock 2.3 on the Galaxy S II? They're clearly willing to do it. It seems they're worried that people won't like the stock Android experience.
it would be nice if their phones, at least in the US, game with no skin on it since it takes them for ever to update them to a newer software level. its a shame because normally the hardware on their phones seem to be ok.
ReplyDeletebut that tablet does sound like it could be solid.
it is 3D, but BOO NO qHD SCREEN! WOW SAMSUNG! I'll only get this phone if you actually update it this time, and/or it has good dev support for custom ROMs with 3D.
ReplyDeleteI will definitely get one....as long as XDA developers will still come out with fantastic ROM's for it. I never have to complain about the lack of software updates. The devs at XDA work hard and getting out new stuff and I gladly donate to them.
ReplyDeletehello plastic iphone 4!
ReplyDeleteiPhone 7?
ReplyDelete64GB Smartphone? That'll cost a bit but its probably 32 plus 32 card unless they have followed on from the Nexus and done away with the card slot
ReplyDeleteThese Samsung devices are shaping the next round in the tablet/smartphone battle, but they will cost a bit though?
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As always, Samsung has good hardware specs but the UI isn't original and appealing anymore.
ReplyDeleteThe ui is fine.. And fyi, people actually really like the Touch wiz ui. And if ui is your concern, xda can help you with that.
ReplyDeleteNo one likes TouchWiz that has used anything else.
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Actually, I used to use a different phone with stock android 1.6 and I am getting along just fine with touchwiz on my epic 4g. It does look a bit tacky but I like how things are organized, seems like it's quicker/easier to navigate.
ReplyDeleteActually, I used to use a different phone with stock android 1.6 and I am getting along just fine with touchwiz on my epic 4g. It does look a bit tacky but I like how things are organized, seems like it's quicker/easier to navigate.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope Endgadget's not paid to write galaxy S review this time. After the Captivate I have lost complete confidence in Samsung's capabilitities.
ReplyDelete4.3 inch and the SAME RESOULITION as the previous 4 inch phone? WTF is this shit. The main reason why I liked the iPhone more than my Captivate is the Retina screen. Games without AA and text look so much better on iPhone, and I could careless about blacks on photos.
I'm replying on my captivate. It's working great. What I would blame is the firmware development of AT&T and the quality control of sammy
ReplyDeleteI doubt the screen is one of the things AT&T customize(d or s here).
ReplyDeleteha ha. You are smoking something.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the utter CRAP Released from Samsung AFTER the Galaxy S phones:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/1.../
http://www.engadget.com/2011/0.../
http://www.engadget.com/2011/0.../
They lied about how many Galaxy Tabs they "sold", with the company's return rates and lack of reasonable support and timely updates, you have to wonder about what other numbers Sammy is cooking. #neveragain
Samsung didnt "lie" about anything.
ReplyDeleteHere is a 3rd party analysts figures of consumer ACTIVATIONS of the Galaxy Tab.
http://blog.flurry.com/bid/540...
The return rates was fabricated by Apple fans:
http://www.examiner.com/gadget...
Hopefully that will also hold true for the software side. It's been the weak point of Samsung, at least when it comes to Android. They should just drop Touchwiz, and take a more open approach so that we could see more 3rd party ROMs for Samsung phones too.
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ReplyDeleteI don't understand the 7" vs 10" debate. 7 inches still doesn't fit in your pocket. The only thing 7" might be better for is for females who carry around a purse, and a select few males who have a man purse maybe... I guarantee that at least 80% of males that actually used a 7" for a week, and then switched to a 10" tablet for a week wouldn't switch back to a 7" tablet. There really is no difference between carrying around a 10" tablet vs a 7" tablet if you don't have it in a purse. This is just a case of people who don't really know what they are talking about and just want to spout out their unknowing opinion. This really just illustrates Steve Job's famous line. It isn't the consumers job to know what they want. It's ours. (paraphrased). Because right now, I don't think many of you people do know what you want. You just want what you can't have.
It's not the size- although that is a certainly a factor. It's the weight. A 7 inch has almost half the weight with nearly all the functionality of a 10 inch. It makes a big difference in utilization. Particularly in using the device as a reader with a Kindle app. The iPad is to heavy. Your arms and hands get very tired of holding it. The Tab is nearly perfect for reading.
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