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Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) vs HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)

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

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Compare HTC Google Nexus One X Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) 15Points
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)

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03Points HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA) Compare Samsung Focus S X
HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)

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Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) vs Google Nexus One (CDMA)} 3 Advantages HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+16GB85 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs512MB (190MB available)
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)17%
Lighter		vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)35%
Thinner		vs11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid		vsAMOLED
+4.3"16%
Larger screen		vs3.7"
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (720x480)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+1650 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
217 PPIvs+252 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
19 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR
16 million
480x800 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
ModelFocus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Focus S i937, Samsung SGH-i937, Samsung KupuaSprint HTC Nexus One, HTC Passion
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date11/6/20115/1/2010
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)66.8 x 126 millimeters (2.63 x 4.96 in)59.8 x 119 millimeters (2.35 x 4.69 in)
Weight111 grams (3.89 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusAMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 MangoAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB512MB (190MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)VGA (720x480) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot 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

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVH.263, H.264, MP4, 3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours7 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Bing Maps
• DLNA		• Colors: Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Trackball navigation

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
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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