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

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

6/29/2013 8:50 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:19 PM

Compare Samsung Focus S X HTC Panache 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) Compare HTC Panache 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!

4 Advantages HTC Panache	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
+768MB LPDDR50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+246 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (1.2GB available)	vs	+16GB12 times More internal storage for applications and files
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+111 grams (3.89 ounces)35% Lighter
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)29% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
3.8"	vs	+4.3"13% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(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
1400 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh18% 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

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

480x800 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

3G+ HSPA+

+14 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Panache	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	HTC Panache	Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Other model names	Bell HTC Panache 4G, HTC Emerald, HTC Glacier	AT&T Samsung Focus S i937, Samsung SGH-i937, Samsung Kupua
Country or region available	Canada	feature not registered
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2011	11/6/2011
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.5 x 122.2 millimeters (2.46 x 4.81 in)	66.8 x 126 millimeters (2.63 x 4.96 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Panache	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	3.8" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53.8% (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)	246 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
	HTC Panache	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
System version	Android 2.3 Gingerbread	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Panache	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	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
	HTC Panache	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR	512MB
Internal storage	4GB (1.2GB available)	16GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Panache	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
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	14.4/2 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 1700/2100	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
	HTC Panache	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	feature not registered	feature not registered
HDR	feature not registered	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Panache	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)	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
	HTC Panache	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Panache	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	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	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Panache	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 Panache	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	6.5 hours
Standby	243 hours (10.1 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Panache	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Black • 8GB microSD included • HTC Sense 2.0 UI • Optical trackpad • DLNA • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • HAC (M3/T3) • Bing Maps • DLNA
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Panache	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 Panache vs Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC Panache 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