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HTC Hero (CDMA) vs Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)

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

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Compare Samsung Focus X HTC Hero (CDMA) 01Point
HTC Hero (CDMA)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
288MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) Compare HTC Hero X
Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)

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!

Hero (CDMA)} 1 Advantage HTC Hero (CDMA) vs Focus (SGH-i917)} 18 Advantages Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core99%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
288MB LPDDRvs+512MB78%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+8GB15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
128 grams (4.48 ounces)vs+119 grams (4.17 ounces)8%
Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)41%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+233 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4"25%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
CIF (352x288)vs+HD (1280x720)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 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

HTC Hero (CDMA)Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
 
ModelHero (CDMA)Focus (SGH-i917)
Other model namesSprint HTC Hero CDMA, HTC Hero for SprintAT&T Samsung Focus i917, Samsung SGH-i917, Samsung Cetus
Country or region availableUSA
USA		feature not registered
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date10/1/200911/8/2010
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 113 millimeters (2.2 x 4.45 in)64.3 x 124.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.91 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)119 grams (4.17 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Hero (CDMA)Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI233 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Hero (CDMA)Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
System versionAndroid 1.5 CupcakeWindows Phone 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 Eclairfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Hero (CDMA)Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Hero (CDMA)Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
RAM memory288MB LPDDR512MB
Internal storage512MB8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Hero (CDMA)Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Hero (CDMA)Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 25 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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 focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Hero (CDMA)Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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

HTC Hero (CDMA)Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Hero (CDMA)Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC Hero (CDMA)Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Hero (CDMA)Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.1 hours6.5 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Hero (CDMA)Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• DLNA
• Bing Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Hero (CDMA)Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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