Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Focus S vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/15/2019 9:32 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A2 Core X Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) Compare Samsung Focus S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)

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7 Advantages Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
+16GB33% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)107% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+220 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5"16% Larger screen
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1650 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Focus S i937, Samsung SGH-i937, Samsung Kupua	Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	feature not registered	South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/6/2011	4/1/2019
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.8 x 126 millimeters (2.63 x 4.96 in)	71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight	111 grams (3.89 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	220 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
	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
RAM memory	512MB	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
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	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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
	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	16 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • HAC (M3/T3) • Bing Maps • DLNA	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold • Android Go edition
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.527W/kg (head), 1.093W/kg (body)