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Samsung Focus

Samsung Focus

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Samsung I405 Stratosphere

Samsung I405 Stratosphere

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Category Breakdown

Samsung Focus
Samsung I405 Stratosphere
Performance
38.426.1
Camera
14.011.9
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.217.4
Build
17.115.7
Connectivity
25.437.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.823.3

Summary

  • The Samsung Focus, released in 2010, features a lightweight build at 119.4g with a slim profile, while the Samsung I405 Stratosphere, released in 2011, is heavier at 164g and thicker at 14mm.
  • Both devices have a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Focus has 8GB of storage and 512MB of RAM, compared to the Stratosphere's 4GB storage and 4GB RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Stratosphere offers a 1.3 MP front camera, while the Focus lacks a front camera.
  • The Focus has a 1500mAh battery, whereas the Stratosphere has a slightly larger 1800mAh battery.
  • The Focus runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Stratosphere operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), providing different software experiences.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung Focus
Samsung I405 Stratosphere

General

Release Date

2010
2011

Announced

2010
2011

Description

For AT&TPreviously rumored as Samsung i917 Cetus
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung SCH-I405, Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G, Samsung SCH-I405U

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
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
N/A

CPU

1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz

GPU

Adreno 200
N/A

Memory

8GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
1.3 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@25fps
480p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
1800 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1800 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)
126 x 65 x 14 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.55 in)

Weight

119.4 g
164 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Noble Black

Foldable

SAR

0.55 W/kg (head)     0.75 W/kg (body)
0.45 W/kg (head)     1.15 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE

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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
3.0, 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
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass