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Samsung Focus

Samsung Focus

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Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance

Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance

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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