Samsung Focus
#4458
Samsung Galaxy Express I437
#5501Category Breakdown
Samsung Focus
Samsung Galaxy Express I437
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.554.7
Summary
- The Samsung Focus features a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Express I437 has a larger 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Focus is powered by a 1.0 GHz single-core Snapdragon S1 chipset, whereas the Express utilizes a more advanced dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Express can record video at 30fps compared to the Focus's 25fps.
- The Express also has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Focus's 1500 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Focus runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Express operates on Android 4.0, which is upgradable to 4.1, offering a more versatile app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Focus
Samsung Galaxy Express I437
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
For AT&TPreviously rumored as Samsung i917 Cetus
For AT&T
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 225
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB (5GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@25fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
124.7 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.91 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
132.6 x 69.3 x 9.1 mm (5.22 x 2.73 x 0.36 in)
Weight
119.4 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Titanium Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes