T-Mobile Announces HTC Amaze 4G and Samsung Galaxy S II

Earlier today, T-Mobile unveiled the HTC Amaze 4G and Samsung Galaxy S II smartphones, both of which will be headed to the carrier's network next month. The Amaze 4G and Galaxy S II will be T-Mobile's "fastest smartphones" and the first devices to take advantage of its faster 4G network technology (HSPA+ 42). 

HTC Amaze 4G

Exclusive to T-Mobile, the Amaze 4G packs a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, Android OS 2.3.4 (a.k.a. "Gingerbread"), the HTC Sense UI, an 8-megapixel camera capable of recording up to 1080p HD video, and a 4.3-inch qHD super LCD display. A major feature of the Amaze 4G seems to be its camera, which is detailed more below:

• SmartShot™, which captures five photos and creates the best shot using clear faces with smiles and no blinking.
• PerfectPics™, which is a separate album in the gallery created by scoring and filtering the best photos to the surface. PerfectPics prioritizes photos by using criteria such as important calendar events, the presence of faces, and overall picture quality.
• Additional innovative camera features first introduced on the T-Mobile myTouch® 4G Slide such as SweepShot™, ClearShot HDR™ and BurstShot™.  

The Amaze 4G will also include NFC technology support. 

Samsung Galaxy S II

The Samsung Galaxy S II features a Snapdragon dual-core processor that clocks in at 1.5 GHz, Android OS 2.3.5 (a.k.a. "Gingerbread") and NFC technology support. 

The smartphone also acts as a mobile entertainment center with quick and easy access to thousands of premium movies and TV shows through Netflix^®, T-Mobile TV in Mobile HD², Samsung Media Hub and YouTube^®. The Galaxy S II rich entertainment features and experience are further enhanced with a 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus touch screen —the largest screen available on a T-Mobile smartphone. With DLNA compatibility and HDMI out, this media powerhouse also offers the ability to view content on a compatible HD TV. 

Both of these devices will be available for pre-order beginning on October 10, with in-store availability on October 12. The HTC Amaze 4G will cost $259.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate, while the Galaxy S II will cost $229.99 following the same rebate amount.