HTC Desire 300 vs Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 300 vs Samsung Focus S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/14/2014 8:10 AM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:24 PM

Compare Samsung Focus S X HTC Desire 300 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) Compare HTC Desire 300 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 16GB)

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!

3 Advantages HTC Desire 300	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (1.78GB available)	vs	+16GB8 times More internal storage for applications and files
120 grams (4.2 ounces)	vs	+111 grams (3.89 ounces)8% Lighter
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)19% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (800x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB

16 million

480x800 pixels

217 PPI

4.3"

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Desire 300	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire 300	Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Other model names	HTC Desire 300 301e, 301s, HTC Z3	AT&T Samsung Focus S i937, Samsung SGH-i937, Samsung Kupua
Country or region available	(Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2013	11/6/2011
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.2 x 131.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.19 in)	66.8 x 126 millimeters (2.63 x 4.96 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire 300	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire 300	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	HTC Sense UI 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire 300	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire 300	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	4GB (1.78GB available) eMMC 4.41	16GB
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire 300	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 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	UMTS 301s: 850/2100 - 301e: 900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	HTC Desire 300	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	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	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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
	HTC Desire 300	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	HTC Desire 300	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire 300	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire 300	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire 300	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	6.5 hours
Standby	625 hours (26 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire 300	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 25GB Dropbox • HTC BlinkFeed • HTC BoomSound • Java framework	• Colors: Black • HAC (M3/T3) • Bing Maps • DLNA
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire 300	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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HTC Desire 300 vs Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 300 vs Samsung Focus S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate