Samsung GALAXY S II (GT-I8520) Teardown

Phone Teardown

Samsung started from scratch with this phone, as almost every component is new: the Infineon modem, RFMD newly-architected PA, and Samsung's own dual-core processor. If you are looking to keep up with the latest technology, the Galaxy S II is a good place to start for 2011. Included in the report are detailed photos, process evaluations, and part descriptions for all of the major components such as the PA, power management, baseband processor, RF, Bluetooth, GPS, WiLAN, and many discretes. The complete teardown includes unique board shots, performance measurements, cost information, and board area data.
  • Samsung GALAXY S II (GT-I8520) Teardown
  • Specifications
  • Dismantle Photos
    • 9 High-Resolution Photos
  • Board Photos
    • 8 High-Resolution Photos
  • Power Measurements
  • Block Diagram
  • Parts List / EBOM
  • Application Processor
    • 2 teardowns containing 18 High-Resolution Photos
  • Baseband,Power Management
    • 1 teardown containing 9 High-Resolution Photos
  • Connectivity
    • 3 teardowns containing 25 High-Resolution Photos
  • Memory
    • 2 teardowns containing 16 High-Resolution Photos
  • PM Discrete
    • 12 teardowns containing 78 High-Resolution Photos
  • Power Management
    • 1 teardown containing 7 High-Resolution Photos
  • RF
    • 1 teardown containing 3 High-Resolution Photos
  • RF Front End
    • 4 teardowns containing 44 High-Resolution Photos
  • Sensor
    • 4 teardowns containing 26 High-Resolution Photos