Acer Iconia Smart (S300) vs Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)

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

12/23/2012 12:14 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:29 PM

Compare Samsung Focus S X Acer Iconia Smart (S300) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

480x1024

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB) Compare Acer Iconia Smart X

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)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+480x1024 pixels28% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+236 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+4.8"12% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+32GB5 times More internal storage for applications and files
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+111 grams (3.89 ounces)67% Lighter
13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)60% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Iconia Smart (S300)	Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Other model names	Acer Iconia Smart S300, Acer S300 HLZJMS300	AT&T Samsung Focus S i937, Samsung SGH-i937, Samsung Kupua
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	Acer	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2011	11/6/2011
Depth	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.54 x 5.58 in)	66.8 x 126 millimeters (2.63 x 4.96 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	4.8" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x1024 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	236 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255-1 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	32GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	American model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 Europe model: UMTS 900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	6.5 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Acer Breeze 4.2 UI • HDMI 1.4 • UPnP • Dolby Mobile sound • Google Maps • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • HAC (M3/T3) • Bing Maps • DLNA
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.355W/kg (head), 0.856W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.181W/kg (head), 0.467W/kg (body)	feature not registered