Reception
Reviews of the Galaxy S II have been positive. Engadget gave the device a 9/10, calling it "the best Android smartphone yet" and "possibly the best smartphone, period."[52] CNET UK gave the device a favorable review of 4.5/5 and described it as "one of the slimmest, lightest mobiles we've ever had the privilege to hold."[53] TechRadar gave the device 5/5 stars and describes the devices as one that "set a new bar for smartphones in 2011."[54] Pocketnow was "impressed" with the speed of the web browser.[55] SlashGear states that the device "sets the benchmark for smartphones in general."[56] GSMArena points out minor drawbacks such as an "all-plastic body" and the handset having "no dedicated camera key," but still calls the handset "absurdly powerful" and concluding "we just cannot see beyond the new Samsung flagship if we’re to name the ultimate smartphone."[57]
After slightly over one month since its debut, more than 1 million units of Samsung Galaxy S II were activated in South Korea[58]. Worldwide, 3 million units were sold in 55 days.[59]