Nokia 700 vs Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 700 vs Samsung Focus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/23/2012 11:42 AM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:18 PM

Compare Samsung Focus X Nokia 700 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
AMOLED

360x640

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1080
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) Compare Nokia 700 X

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!

8 Advantages Nokia 700	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
+96 grams (3.36 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	119 grams (4.17 ounces)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)2% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2GB (1GB available)	vs	+8GB7 times More internal storage for applications and files
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+233 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4"25% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times More apps available to download and use
1080 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

22 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

512MB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+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
	Nokia 700	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
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Model	Nokia 700	Focus (SGH-i917)
Other model names	Nokia 700 RM-670, Nokia Zeta	AT&T Samsung Focus i917, Samsung SGH-i917, Samsung Cetus
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	9/14/2011	11/8/2010
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	50.7 x 110 millimeters (2 x 4.33 in)	64.3 x 124.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.91 in)
Weight	96 grams (3.36 ounces)	119 grams (4.17 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 700	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 700	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
System version	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle	Windows Phone 7.0
Firmware update	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 700	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	3D Graphics HW Accelerator	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 700	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
RAM memory	512MB	512MB
Internal storage	2GB (1GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 700	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
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	7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	Nokia 700	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 25 fps
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	Not supported	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
	Nokia 700	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Nokia 700	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, еAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 700	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 700	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 700	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5Z	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1080 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	6.5 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 700	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Cool Grey, Silver on White, Coral Red, Peacock Blue and Purple • Nokia ClearBlack display • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • OpenVG 1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Flash 4.0 • Nokia Maps 3.6 Java framework	• Colors: Black • DLNA • Bing Maps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 700	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
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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Nokia 700 vs Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 700 vs Samsung Focus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate