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Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB) vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Side by side comparison between Samsung Focus S vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z1 Compact X Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB) 05Points
Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

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20Points Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Compare Samsung Focus S X
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB) vs Xperia Z1 Compact} 20 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
+32GB167%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (12GB available)
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)23%
Lighter		vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)12%
Thinner		vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 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		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.4GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core120%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+342 PPI58%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 20.7MP159%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP58%
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 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAhvs+2300 mAh39%
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
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
18 Common items in both devices
16 million
4.3"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 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 32GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
 
ModelFocus S (SGH-i937 32GB)Xperia Z1 Compact
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Focus S i937, Samsung SGH-i937, Samsung KupuaSony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503, Sony Amami
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony
Release date11/6/20112/1/2014
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)66.8 x 126 millimeters (2.63 x 4.96 in)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)
Weight111 grams (3.89 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 MangoAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
RAM memory512MB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
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 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 32GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
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 registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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 32GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
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 32GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours18 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Bing Maps
• DLNA		• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Lime
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony Triluminos display
• 3D Surround Sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.43W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.74W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)
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