Category Breakdown
Samsung Focus S I937
Samsung Galaxy S II T989
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.654.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Titanium, white
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

