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Nokia Lumia 525 vs Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 525 vs Samsung Focus S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Focus S X Nokia Lumia 525 06Points
Nokia Lumia 525
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 525 X
Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
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)

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Lumia 525} 6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 525 vs Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+233 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs217 PPI
+Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3Advantage
Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3 is newer and safer		vsWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs3.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GBvs+16GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
124 grams (4.34 ounces)vs+111 grams (3.89 ounces)12%
Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)16%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
4"vs+4.3"8%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAhvs+1650 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
20 Common items in both devices
16 million
480x800 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
3G+ HSPA+
21 Mbps
+13 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 525Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
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ModelLumia 525Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 525 RM-998, Nokia GleeAT&T Samsung Focus S i937, Samsung SGH-i937, Samsung Kupua
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date1/1/201411/6/2011
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)66.8 x 126 millimeters (2.63 x 4.96 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 525Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size4" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 525Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 525Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM822732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 525Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
RAM memory1GB512MB
Internal storage8GB16GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 525Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 525Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 525Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
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 525Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM (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 525Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 525Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 525Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1430 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10.7 hours6.5 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 525Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone Black UI
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• WiFi hotspot
• 7GB on SkyDrive		• Colors: Black
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Bing Maps
• DLNA

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 525Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
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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