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Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) vs Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia TX X Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) 05Points
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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16Points Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) Compare Samsung Focus S X
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)

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Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) vs Xperia TX (LT29i)} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
+16GB45%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (11GB available)
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)14%
Lighter		vs127 grams (4.45 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)1%
Thinner		vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.4GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)29%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+323 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+4.55"6%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13.2MP65%
Higher resolution main camera
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+) 21 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAhvs+1750 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
3.0 + A2DPvs+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+ShatterShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
20 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 1.3MP
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
+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

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
 
ModelFocus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Xperia TX (LT29i)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Focus S i937, Samsung SGH-i937, Samsung KupuaSony Xperia TX LT29, Sony Hayabusa
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony
Release date11/6/201110/1/2012
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)66.8 x 126 millimeters (2.63 x 4.96 in)68.6 x 131 millimeters (2.7 x 5.16 in)
Weight111 grams (3.89 ounces)127 grams (4.45 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI323 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedShatterShield
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 MangoAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
RAM memory512MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB16GB (11GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+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

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4192x3144 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registered16x digital zoom
3D sweep panorama

📸 Front camera

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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)Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours6.7 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Bing Maps
• DLNA		• Colors: Black, White, Pink
PlayNow
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head)
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