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Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) vs Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave vs Samsung Focus S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Focus S X Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) 04Points
Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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12Points Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB) Compare Samsung Wave X
Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)

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Wave (GT-S8500)} 4 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) vs Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+283 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs217 PPI
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (390MB available)vs+32GB83 times
More internal storage for applications and files
118 grams (4.13 ounces)vs+111 grams (3.89 ounces)6%
Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)28%
Thinner
3.3"vs+4.3"30%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)232 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+1650 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
20 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Plus
16 million
480x800 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
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ModelWave (GT-S8500)Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Other model namesSamsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500BAT&T Samsung Focus S i937, Samsung SGH-i937, Samsung Kupua
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/201011/6/2011
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)66.8 x 126 millimeters (2.63 x 4.96 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size3.3" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)283 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
System versionBada 1.0Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updateBada 2.0feature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB
Internal storage2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		32GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6/2 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours6.5 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Ebony Gray
• 1GB microSD
• mDNIe technology
• Samsung Voice & Motion UI
• DNSe
• Java framework		• Colors: Black
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Bing Maps
• DLNA

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head)feature not registered
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