who can tell me what is the difference between samsung galaxy S2 I9100 & I9100G

what is tat G mean????

I think Samsung downgrade a bit the spec

SGS2 thread -->http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2078707

Samsung galaxy s2 I9100
1.2Ghz dual core Exynox 4210.
Overheat easily.
Poor battery life. (Fixed with Android 2.3.5)
Fully run at 1.2 GHz CPU.
So far no apps/ games compatibility issue reported.
Better 3D performance.
Lot of custom firmware, kernel, modification, tweaks.
Normal text font in PAPAGO.
Perform better and less lag while browsing the Internet and score better when opening apps/multi tasking.

Samsung galaxy s2 I9100G
1.2Ghz dual core TI OMAP4430.
Doesn’t overheat easily.
Better battery life.
CPU capped at 1008 MHz.
Might have more apps/ games compatibility issue.Some games developed for GT-I9100 like Asphalt 6 can’t be launch on it.
Poorer 3D performance.
Not much custom firmware / modification.
Very small fonts size in PAPAGO
Might feel lag when opening up too many app compare to GT-I9100 model.

With reference from http://10division.com/samsung-galaxy-s2-gt...u-need-to-know/

This post has been edited by ryanboy91: Oct 28 2011, 07:17 PM

overall is i9100 better
coz just malaysia have the i9100g model only

Sometimes we need to leave it to other to decide for it. But truthfully said, S2 non g more ppl wanted to buy.

not this shit again

ya
but now hard to find non G version
if found also quite expensive

for those not gonna play the custom rom just take the G ver.. not really much diff for u guys

So the Samsung store no longer sells the non-G version?

should be yes
and is samsung malaysia only

All new batch is G ver. , unlessu can find those old stock around

not really old stock... depend on how... Me here still can find new stock non-g...

nice info

but now non-G also quite expensive

Is non G available in both black and white colour ?

WHats the price like ? I wanna get NonG...anyone have pls PM me...COD in KL pls

try look at garage sales

what model that digi promotion sell?

Samsung galaxy sII from Digi now is i9100 G model. Just got mine last week.

i hate that G, but nevermind i still wanna buy it tommorow. cannot tahan!

Good luck 4 hunting your phone

try garage sales

i am not agree with u... i think the G version is better since it compatible Gameloft games is more than non G version...
non G version use Mali-400 which is not common platform are less compatible gameloft games.. and G version which use Power VR GPU which nowadays common platform are support many gameloft games. same with the new galaxy Note which using Exynos cpu also faced this problems.... Many previous user complain that non G version got game issue.. like laggy on game, cannot open the game and some else... that's y Samsung change the CPU to OMAP 4430... see what u need... playing game or just simple use.. For the gamer choose G, otherwise choose non G for simple use....

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Added on November 13, 2011, 3:44 pmSamsung apps's A6 gameloft is for Exynos platform... for the G version u can install normally with no problem.. and even more gameloft game that i9100 not support...

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Added on November 13, 2011, 3:48 pmi9100 - use Exynos CPU
i9100G - use Omap 4430 CPU

for the compatibility like playing game... the OMAP 4430 is better than Exynos... That'y new Samsung Galaxy Nexus used OMAP4460 instead of its own Exynos...

This post has been edited by Serge32789: Nov 13 2011, 03:48 PM

lol if u play custom rom totally is i9100 win =.=
no need argue

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Added on November 13, 2011, 10:12 pmto TS, u can go bottom left corner > moderation option > close this topic already
because u can get ur full answer from below link

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPho...1&idPhone2=4327

This post has been edited by XeactorZ: Nov 13 2011, 10:12 PM

rm1700 + 3years warranty COD cheras

Compare with my friends non (G) model i must say i don't find any heating issues. The battery life indeed more long lasting than non (G) model. Still Samsung Galaxy SII anyway.

Good Luck

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I think it will be quite a bit difference,
for Normal use, i think its quite hard to differentiate it,
For gaming, the G version will be slightly slower than the Non-G
I've tried play the Tap Tap Revenge with that two model, and the Non-G is indeed smoother

This post has been edited by Winson818: Nov 16 2011, 08:14 PM

The G version can't use custom ROMs?

non g all the way!!!!

yup
so far no support for custom rom and kernel
only root available

What do you guys think..

I think the reason why the OMAP 4430 is capped at 1008MHz is because it is a 1GHz chip and not a 1.2GHz chip.

Information from TI.COM.

http://www.ti.com/general/docs/wtbu/wtbupr...templateId=6123

Where else the Exynos 4210 is really a 1.2GHz chip.

Performance wise I am not sure.

1 thing i can say is this compared real life between G and Non-G :
People say the Non-G version is faster.
- Yes if according to benchmark scores
- Quadrant, Antutu it indeed scored a better score.
How I did the comparison.
- I clear all running task from both phones first.
- I run say Quadrant benchmark simultaneously on both phones.
( I run 3 times to minimise human error )
- On all 3 times the G version finished the benchmark test faster.
- On all 3 times the score on the Non-G version is higher.

Both phones running on stock ROM.

So which is better? I have no idea... but both me and my friend is happy with our phones.

This post has been edited by Chubbyteddy: Nov 23 2011, 05:19 PM

this firmware not stable yet.. still got bugs..

ok for me. improved alot on battery life. so far no problem.

Wah, stock rom so fast d got 2.3.6...

Yup. Stock rom 2.3.6 for i9100 G model.

Objection! Your statement are wrong!
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2068824

This is only the problem of time. Maybe SOME custom roms, kernels will be created for G version in the future.
There are also people who never play custom roms. G version is better for them because of improved overall stability of the phone.

lolx only one =.=
use back stock rom better for me

Non G hard to find I try to find one . Failed . If u new in Android stuff , take G one . Later, addicted in android . Hand ady scratchy to root . Find new toy

non-g user ^.^

Dang...i wanna buy it...no wonder it's cheap...no mood liao.

Is the performance between non G and G version really that significant and worthwhile because you can only get non G with AP warranty and it's not stuck at 2.3.3 while the G version has 1/2 years warranty and currently on the latest 2.3.6

Honestly, I'm VERY worried about AP warranty.

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Dec 6 2011, 02:25 PM

Non-G only AP warranty?? Urgg....then it's a NO-NO for me...i have enough of AP warranty crap...as good as no warranty. Then G it is...i guess it's fast enough anyway....most important no overheat issues.

Let me copy and paste from one forumer:

CPU capped at 1008 MHz.
Might have more apps/ games compatibility issue.Some games developed for GT-I9100 like Asphalt 6 can’t be launch on it.
Poorer 3D performance.
Not much custom firmware / modification.
Very small fonts size in PAPAGO
Might feel lag when opening up too many app compare to GT-I9100 model.

Nooooooo.........btw, i saw some traders in garage sales...i thought they sell ori non-G with 2 years SME warranty?

Link?

All phones with official warranty is G version.... since many months ago. The first batch that was launched here was the non G version but was then replaced by the G version.

Only way you can get non G version is by getting AP set(which is much cheaper)

After some digging, i think ur rite....most seller sells the G version with 2 yrs SME warranty for RM1750 or thereabouts.

If you're interested in getting a non G version, do drop me a PM. I know of a seller with the best price in LYN and going to get from him

just got myself non G version yesterday... so far so good...

Correction. I played Asphalt 6 on my GT-I9100G and it works perfectly fine. So far I didn't find any problem with my S2. Stock ROM was 2.3.4 and I use the Built-In Update updated to 2.3.6. Battery life is slightly better ^^

Im G version user^^ and im happy with it.. hehe

I have 2 friends who have used their G version for 1 week, both also encountered hang problem (one while using viber another while using the camera). However, one of them actually factory reset her phone twice, n so far so good no hang.

too many app running coz the internal RAM low...sure Hang lah... even 4s also like tat..

This post has been edited by x132755: Dec 18 2011, 12:22 PM

The GPU of G version is same as Galaxy S...
And... Exynos is significantly better.
Now, other than warranty, is there other reason which suggest us that not to buy ap non-G?

This post has been edited by ZRong223: Dec 18 2011, 01:48 PM

Yeah true, i told my friend to not install any apps n factory reset it, no prob so far. Some said it could be the micro SD prob. Anyway, great phone!

yeah, another factor coz the hang if the mem card spoil or not working well too...

Look at I9100G CPU diagnosis carefully.
There is still 20 minute of usage of CPU up to 1.2GHz in 18++ hours.
Maybe 1.2Ghz will also be used during critical situation.

I say, lets forget about it. It's still Galaxy SII from Samsung. This will make your life happier.

I've already post this information in the S2 thread...so too lazy...the G and non-G performance is minimal. The G CAN RUN IN 1200Mhz mode when needed. I've done a benchmark of Antutu....can get 54xx (my G) vs 56xx (non-G), and it shows the CPU as 1200Mhz. So performance difference is minimal....without overheating issues, better battery life and official Samsung Warranty.

My post here in SGS2 tered.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2140924/+1847


This post has been edited by Matrix: Dec 19 2011, 09:55 AM

G-user here...perfectly happy with it.

So the key is "Auto Power Saving"? On in for 1Ghz and Off it for 1.2GHz?
If so, the CPU problem is completely solved.

I don't think there is much to debate. Both CPU is capable of going to 1200 and more. The capped is made via a firmware settings, so anyone who is running a rooted ROM can make the changes to 1200.

Some said Sammy drop it to 1008 was due to the overheating issues in the original S2 but I suspect it was more of Sammy not producing the chip as many as it wanted and maybe its replacing the Exynox with 2GHz for S3 next year. Usually commercial takes precedence over technical release.

cham lo.. i just wanna get sgs 2.. and i DUNWAN LAG issue happen

The I900G's OMAP is better... and the scored is higher than Exynos... and the POWER VR GPU which built in the I9100G is more better than i9100's Mali GPU... since the Power VR GPU compatible games is good than Mali.. and all the game from Iphone, POWER VR can play it without problem... because the game is developed for iphone also use POWER VR GPU. but the Power VR GPU built in the G version is SGX540, more powerful than iphone 4's SGX 535... and the most powerful GPU is Iphone 4S and Ipad 2's POWER VR SGX543mp2 nowaday in mobile phone... And new PS Vita is using POWER VR SGX543MP4 which graphic beauty as PS3, meant a twice more powerful than iphone 4S and Ipad2...But NVIDIA announce a five core power save CPU soon on 2012...

This post has been edited by Serge32789: Dec 24 2011, 09:52 PM

I know you want to justify your possessions by making it the best. But seriously, if we don't talk about COMPATIBILITY, Exynos is far better than OMAP in, especially in terms of technology.

I've just got my hands on my friend's sgs2 g version.. Comparing the audio quality with my non g version with an earplug. The audio quality on the g version is far way better.. The max volume is louder and no distortion. The audio quality on a non g version is very disappointed. Even my wife's galaxy tab 7.0 plus has a better audio quality then my sgs2 non g..

I din't justify my possessions by making it the best... hope you don't be mistake.. i have not that meant. If we don't talk the compatibility, how come the "Powerful" come out??? If "powerful" that meant Compatibility is strong! pls think back. Did you know google 4.0 ICS is optimized for OMAP CPU? Because of it Power VR GPU... and how did you know the terms of technology of this two CPUs, OMAP and Exynos? No one know, except you are both engineer of this both CPU... each CPU got good explanation itself... We can say Exynos is better or Omap better even New NVIDIA Tegra 3 five cores CPU... but based on the facts.. The OMAP's Power VR is the best nowadays... and *Samsung also try to sign with OMAP's manufacture TI's POWER VR with it own exynos CPU... (based on the news)

sorry for the bad english....

This post has been edited by Serge32789: Dec 25 2011, 02:10 PM

1) There won't be any lag regardless which version you use when you play 3D games.
2) There will ALWAYS BE MINOR LAG regardless which version you use when you're in the UI because it's an Android issue.

So the bottom line, which version also the same.

Agree with this

Get IOS instead if you want to get rid of lags.

IOS also will lag....
even powerful Computer also lag...

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Added on December 26, 2011, 5:51 pmBased on the info, the OMAP have better sound quality

This post has been edited by Serge32789: Dec 26 2011, 05:51 PM

This post has been edited by Chubbyteddy: Jan 4 2012, 12:47 PM

Performance wise, read this article : http://www.anandtech.com/show/4686/samsung...st-redefined/17

Galaxy nexus has the exact chipset as i9100g

Btw Im an g owner,completely happy with it

cpu different

Oh, my bad..
I9100g - omap 4430
Nexus - omap 4460

is difference quite a lot between 4430 and 4460

You can view the datasheet via http://pdadb.net

Mean which is better G or without G version?

It depends. If your main concern are fps & custom roms,then its definitely non g. Other than that,a g should be just as good as a non g.

Kindly continue discussion in SGS2 thread.