Nokia Lumia 505
#6670
Samsung Focus S I937
#5906Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 505
Samsung Focus S I937
Performance
32.443.3
Camera
12.714.1
Display
67.580.5
Battery
13.116.4
Build
16.116.7
Connectivity
25.130.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.726.0
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 505 features a compact build with a 3.7-inch AMOLED display, while the Samsung Focus S I937 has a larger 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by an 800 MHz processor and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Focus S offers a faster 1.4 GHz CPU and 16GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Focus S supports autofocus and records video at 720p, compared to the Lumia's 480p.
- The Focus S also has a larger 1650 mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 1300 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both run on Windows Phone, with the Lumia using version 7.8 and the Focus S on 7.5 Mango, providing a slightly different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 505
Samsung Focus S I937
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
Also known as Nokia RM-923
For AT&T
Display
Size
3.7"
4.3"
Type
AMOLED, 65K colors
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
4GB 256MB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM, 32GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable (BP-3L)
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118.1 x 61.2 x 11.3 mm, 76 cc (4.65 x 2.41 x 0.44 in)
126 x 66.8 x 8.5 mm (4.96 x 2.63 x 0.33 in)
Weight
131 g
110.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
0.33 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass