Samsung Fascinate
#6396
Samsung Focus
#6403Category Breakdown
Samsung Fascinate
Samsung Focus
Performance
36.738.4
Camera
15.414.0
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
17.317.1
Connectivity
26.525.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.923.8
Summary
- The Samsung Fascinate and Samsung Focus both feature a 4.0" Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Fascinate is powered by a Hummingbird chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the Focus utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 with 512MB of RAM, resulting in the Fascinate having a slight edge in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Focus records video at 25fps compared to the 30fps of the Fascinate.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available for either.
- The Fascinate runs on Android 2.1 (upgradable to 2.2), whereas the Focus operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, leading to different software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Fascinate being slightly thicker and heavier than the Focus.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Fascinate
Samsung Focus
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S CDMA
For AT&TPreviously rumored as Samsung i917 Cetus
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 200
Memory
2GB
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
125 x 64 x 10.5 mm (4.92 x 2.52 x 0.41 in)
124.7 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.91 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
116 g
119.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Grey, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, VZ Navigator
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass