Samsung Focus
#6403
Samsung Google Nexus S 4G
#4956Category Breakdown
Samsung Focus
Samsung Google Nexus S 4G
Performance
38.445.9
Camera
14.013.8
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
17.116.7
Connectivity
25.435.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
23.830.1
Summary
- The Samsung Focus and Samsung Google Nexus S 4G both feature a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Focus uses a Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 chipset, while the Nexus S 4G is powered by the Hummingbird chipset, which may offer better graphics performance due to its PowerVR SGX540 GPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Nexus S 4G can record video at 480p@30fps, compared to the Focus's 720p@25fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging capabilities.
- The Focus runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Nexus S 4G operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), offering different software experiences.
- Additionally, the Nexus S 4G includes NFC support and stereo speakers, which the Focus lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Focus
Samsung Google Nexus S 4G
General
Release Date
2010
2011, May 08
Announced
2010
2011
Description
For AT&TPreviously rumored as Samsung i917 Cetus
For SprintAlso known as Samsung SPH-D720
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 QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@25fps
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.7 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.91 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
119.4 g
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
0.64 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer