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Samsung Focus 2 I667

Samsung Focus 2 I667

#5502
Samsung Google Nexus S

Samsung Google Nexus S

#6042

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