Category Breakdown
Samsung Focus
Samsung I9001 Galaxy S Plus
Performance
38.448.5
Camera
14.015.4
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.216.4
Build
17.116.4
Connectivity
25.429.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.826.5
Summary
- The Samsung Focus and Samsung I9001 Galaxy S Plus both feature a 4.0" Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy S Plus is equipped with a more powerful 1.4 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor compared to the Focus's 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S1, resulting in better overall speed and responsiveness.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy S Plus can record video at 30fps, while the Focus is limited to 25fps.
- The Galaxy S Plus also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh versus the Focus's 1500 mAh.
- In terms of software experience, the Focus runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Galaxy S Plus operates on Android 2.3 with TouchWiz UI, offering a different user interface and app ecosystem.
- Both devices are similar in build quality and weight, with minor differences in dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Focus
Samsung I9001 Galaxy S Plus
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
For AT&TPreviously rumored as Samsung i917 Cetus
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S 2011 Edition
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM, 16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@25fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 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)
122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
119.4 g
119 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
0.44 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, aptX
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), TouchWiz UI 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

