Samsung Galaxy S II Sales Reach 3 Million in 55 Days, Becomes Fastest-Selling Samsung Phone

As a testament to Android’s popularity as a mobile operating system and to Samsung’s talent for producing well-designed handsets, the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100), the Korean company’s flagship phone, has achieved sales of 3 million handsets in 55 days.

This means a Galaxy S II phone is being snapped up every 1.5 seconds.  This is a very impressive feat considering that the original Galaxy S reached the 3-million mark in a span of 85 days. There is no doubt, therefore, that the Galaxy S II is Samsung’s fastest-selling smartphone so far.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Specifications

• Operating System: Android OS 2.3.3 Gingerbread
• Processor: Dual-core 1.2GHz Samsung Exynos 4210
• Display: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus (480×800)
• Memory: 16GB internal, microSD up to 32GB, 1GB RAM
• Camera: 8 MP autofocus camera with LED flash, 1080p video, 2 MP front camera
• Battery: 1650mAh Li-Ion
• Connectivity: DLNA, WiFi Direct, 3G/HSDPA/HSPA+, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi And Bluetooth 3.0+HS
• Size: 125.3mm x 66.1mm x 8.48mm
• Weight: 116 grams

Here is the press release from Samsung.

Samsung GALAXY S II reaches 3 Million global sales

SEOUL, KOREA–(Korea Newswire) — Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced that the Samsung GALAXY S II (Model: GT-I9100), has reached global channel sales of 3 million units.

The GALAXY S II is Samsung’s flagship smartphone device; a beautifully thin (8.49mm) and lightweight, dual-core smartphone that combines an unmatched Super AMOLED Plus viewing experience with incredible performance, all on Android, the world’s fastest-growing mobile operating system. The next generation smartphone also includes exclusive access to Samsung’s four new content and entertainment hubs, seamlessly integrated to provide instant access to music, games, e-reading and social networking services.

“Announced at Mobile World Congress 2011, the GALAXY S II represents our most advanced smartphone to date and demonstrates Samsung’s commitment to deliver premium, market-defining devices,”and “This milestone reflects the continued strong support from our carrier partners around the world who have chosen the GALAXY S II as their flagship Android device.” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business.

[via]