Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus: Mirroring the major features of the S2, the Plus version sports a 4.3" 16M-color Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen of WVGA resolution, 8 GB internal memory (upgradable to 64 GB), 1 GB of RAM, Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS with Nature UX (upgradable to 4.2.2 KitKat), and an 8 MP camera. Powered by a dual-core processor that clocks 1.2 GHz, the smartphone costs around $333.99, still a budget-friendly alternative in the current market.

With a measurement of 4.93 x 2.60 x 0.33 inches and a weight of 121 grams, the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus one of the lightest and slimmest bodies in the mid-range smartphone category. It has mirrored the stylish design of its predecessor but failed to include the Galaxy S2’s rough texture at the back. As a result, its slippery back gives a less solid grip.

Meanwhile, its 4.3" Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and pixel density of 217 ppi. Although it has kept the S2’s display of vibrant colors and shades, its resolution could have been better.

Under the hood, there is no bad fruit about the Galaxy S2 Plus. Considering that it was supposed to be an upgrade, it was a bit disappointing that to see that the internal storage has been downgraded to 8 GB. Good thing it can still be upgraded to 64 GB. In other words, users of this phone will have a make or break memory.

It’s smooth and sound Android OS coupled with Samsung's TouchWiz interface, version 5.0, also allows you to browse videos simultaneously.

Shooting 8 MP pictures, the rear camera is only a slight upgrade. Also, its 2 MP camera is nothing to boast about.

To put it bluntly, there is nothing fancy or outstanding about the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus, especially if it is compared to its high-quality brothers. However, if you’re the kind of user who isn’t after the stunning specs and who’s after the simple, basic functions under a budget price, then here is where the S2 Plus delivers.