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

