Category Breakdown
Samsung Focus S I937
Samsung Galaxy S II T989
Performance
43.348.7
Camera
14.119.1
Display
80.580.5
Battery
16.417.8
Build
16.716.1
Connectivity
30.737.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.027.9
Summary
- The Samsung Focus S I937 features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S II T989 has a slightly larger 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Focus S is powered by a 1.4 GHz single-core CPU, whereas the Galaxy S II boasts a more powerful dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, along with a higher RAM capacity of 1GB compared to the Focus S's 512MB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy S II offers superior video recording capabilities at 1080p, while the Focus S is limited to 720p.
- The Galaxy S II also has a larger battery capacity at 1850 mAh compared to the Focus S's 1650 mAh.
- In terms of software experience, the Focus S runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5, while the Galaxy S II operates on Android 2.3.5, which can be upgraded to 4.1.2, providing a more versatile software environment.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Focus S I937
Samsung Galaxy S II T989
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For AT&T
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung Hercules, Samsung SGH-T989
Display
Size
4.3"
4.52"
Type
Super AMOLED Plus
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~206 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM, 32GB 512MB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
126 x 66.8 x 8.5 mm (4.96 x 2.63 x 0.33 in)
129.8 x 68.8 x 9.4 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.37 in)
Weight
110.6 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Titanium, white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.33 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
0.35 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
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 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

