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Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) vs Orange Barcelona

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S2 HD vs Orange Barcelona phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Orange Barcelona X Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) 27Points
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.6"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) vs Barcelona} 2 Advantages Orange Barcelona
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+16GB97 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (167MB available)
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)4%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+316 PPI105%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs154 PPI
+4.65"79%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsCIF (352x288)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.2.2 Froyo
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1850 mAh54%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
142 grams (4.97 ounces)vs+115 grams (4.03 ounces)23%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

11 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
 
ModelGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120L, Samsung DaliHuawei Boulder
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungOrange
Release date1/1/20126/13/2011
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in)62.8 x 115 millimeters (2.47 x 4.53 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.65" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~29% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)316 PPI154 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 2.2.2 Froyo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM866032bit: Qualcomm MSM7225
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB512MB (167MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 1800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 5)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsCIF (352x288)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HB5I1H
Battery capacity1850 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.9 hours7 hours
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• HD Voice
• Signal Boost (UMA)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Orange Barcelona
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.09W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.159W/kg (head)feature not registered
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