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Nokia Lumia 505 vs Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 505 vs Samsung Focus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Focus X Nokia Lumia 505 04Points
Nokia Lumia 505
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) Compare Nokia Lumia 505 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)

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Lumia 505} 4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 505 vs Focus (SGH-i917)} 13 Advantages Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
+252 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs233 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+Windows Phone 7.8Advantage
Windows Phone 7.8 is newer and safer		vsWindows Phone 7.0
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+119 grams (4.17 ounces)10%
Lighter
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)14%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+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
3.7"vs+4"8%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1500 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
19 Common items in both devices
480x800 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 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 Lumia 505Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
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ModelLumia 505Focus (SGH-i917)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 505 RM-923AT&T Samsung Focus i917, Samsung SGH-i917, Samsung Cetus
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date1/1/201311/8/2010
Depth11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)61.2 x 118.1 millimeters (2.41 x 4.65 in)64.3 x 124.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.91 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)119 grams (4.17 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 505Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI233 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 505Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
System versionWindows Phone 7.8Windows Phone 7.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 505Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 505Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
RAM memory256MB512MB
Internal storage4GB8GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 505Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, 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

Nokia Lumia 505Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 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

Nokia Lumia 505Samsung 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

Nokia Lumia 505Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 505Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (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

Nokia Lumia 505Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 505Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-3L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.1 hours6.5 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 505Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Black, White, Red, Pink
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Curved glass screen 2.5D
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Touch Focus		• Colors: Black
• DLNA
• Bing Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 505Samsung 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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