Category Breakdown
Samsung Focus 2 I667
Samsung Google Nexus S
Performance
48.645.9
Camera
15.413.8
Display
78.378.3
Battery
17.015.2
Build
15.816.7
Connectivity
34.335.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.525.4
Summary
- The Samsung Focus 2 I667 and Samsung Google Nexus S both feature a 4.0" Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Focus 2 is equipped with a 1.4 GHz Snapdragon S2 chipset and 8GB of RAM, while the Nexus S has a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 and 512MB of RAM, making the Focus 2 generally more capable.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Focus 2 can record video at 720p, compared to the Nexus S's 480p.
- The Focus 2 has a slightly larger 1750 mAh battery compared to the Nexus S's 1500 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the Focus 2 runs on Windows Phone 7.5, while the Nexus S operates on Android 2.3 with limited upgrade options, which may affect user experience and app availability.
- Build quality is similar, with the Focus 2 being slightly lighter and thicker than the Nexus S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Focus 2 I667
Samsung Google Nexus S
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
For AT&T
Previously known as Samsung i9020
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
N/A
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
Hummingbird
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1750 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121.7 x 62.7 x 11 mm (4.79 x 2.47 x 0.43 in)
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
122 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

