Category Breakdown
Samsung Focus
Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance
Performance
38.437.9
Camera
14.015.4
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
17.117.2
Connectivity
25.431.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.825.7
Summary
- The Samsung Focus, released in 2010, features a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, similar to the 2012 Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance, which also has a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Focus is powered by a single-core 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU, while the Galaxy S Advance has a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy S Advance can record video at 30fps compared to the Focus's 25fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Focus runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, whereas the Galaxy S Advance operates on Android 2.3.6, upgradable to 4.1.2, offering a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Focus
Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
For AT&TPreviously rumored as Samsung i917 Cetus
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S II Lite
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
NovaThor U8500
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB 768MB RAM, 16GB 768MB 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
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
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
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)
123.2 x 63 x 9.7 mm (4.85 x 2.48 x 0.38 in)
Weight
119.4 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
0.37 W/kg (head) 0.98 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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, 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 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

