The Samsung Galaxy Note II will be available from Vodafone on December 5, 2012. The Galaxy Note II is the latest phablet (half phone half tablet) from Samsung and is the successor to the Galaxy Note II. The Galaxy Note II is thinner, lighter and has a bigger screen than the original Galaxy Note. The Galaxy Note II has a 1.6 GHz quad core CPU with 2GB of RAM and has a 5.5 inch HD Super AMOLED Plus display providing brilliant visual clarity. The screen’s 16:9 screen ratio ensures a rich viewing experience. This large screen lets you to view content clearly and provides better readability.The Galaxy Note II comes with a stylus like the Galaxy Note does. This stylus is known as the S-Pen. The S-Pen sets the Galaxy Note II apart from all the other smartphones with the S-Pen your can write notes rather than furiously tapping at the touch-screen keyboard.
Samsung has developed the Note II and provided a multi-tasking feature that allows for two apps to run simultaneously on a split screen. This innovation is certain to be a big hit with users.
The Samsung Galaxy Note II is a large unit and is perfect for those of us who have large hands as it’s a physically bigger handset. The Galaxy Note II utilises state-of-the-art smartphone technology and has the following features:
- A super-fast 1.6GHz quad-core CPU.
- 2GB of RAM so you can multi-task using the Note II’s Multi Window feature
- The latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- NFC-ready for the mobile payments revolution,
- 8 megapixel camera
- Long battery delivering up to 12 hours of talk time
The Samsung Galaxy Note II will come with the Vodafone Network Guarantee. The Vodafone Network guarantee allows post paid customers choosing a new smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy Note II on one of Vodafone’s plans and if they’re not happy within the first 30 days of their contract, they can return the device and only pay for what they’ve used until the cancellation goes through. The Vodafone Network Guarantee supports more than 22 months of network improvements and upgrades including the roll-out of Vodafone’s new 3G+ network, in selected metropolitan areas, delivering increased download speeds up to 8Mbps per second on 60 per cent of the Vodafone network. Vodafone’s 4G LTE network is scheduled to roll-out in 2013 in selected major metro areas.
Vodafone’s pricing information for the Samsung GALAXY Note II on Vodafone’s 24-month plans.
- $20 per month on Vodafone’s $30 Plan, total minimum cost $1200
- $10 per month on Vodafone’s $50 Plan, total minimum cost $1440
- $5 per month on Vodafone’s $60 Plan, total minimum cost $1680
- $0 upfront on Vodafone’s $80, total minimum cost $1920
- $0 upfront on Vodafone’s $100 Plan, total minimum cost $2400
Galaxy Note II Specifications
- Screen size: 5.5 Inch
- CPU: 1.6GHz, quad core, ARM Cortex A9
- Screen resolution: 720 x 1280
- Height: 151.1mm, Width: 80.5mm, Depth: 9.4 mm
- Weight: 180g
- Memory slot: Micro SD up to 32GB
- Camera: 8mp
- Front facing camera: 1.9mp
- Video camera: 1080p
- Camera flash: 1 x LED
- Bluetooth v4.0; FM Radio; WiFi; GPS; 4G
The Samsung Galaxy Note II was released in Australia in late 2012 via major carriers like Telstra and Optus. It features a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED screen, a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, an 8-megapixel camera, and the signature S Pen stylus. Australian models came with 16GB of onboard storage, expandable via microSD.
Availability Status
Retail & Carrier Support: Long discontinued by original network operators and Samsung Australia.
The Samsung Galaxy Note II uses a standard Micro-USB charging cable and a 5V/2A USB wall power adapter with an Australian (Type I) plug. Newer USB-C chargers are not compatible with the Galaxy Note II. View our range of mobile phone chargers
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