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Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) vs Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Focus vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) 25Points
Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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03Points Apple iPhone 2G (4GB) Compare Samsung Focus X
Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)

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Focus (SGH-i917)} 25 Advantages Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) vs iPhone 2G (4GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core155%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB SDRAM
+8GB129%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (3.49GB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)13%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)17%
Thinner		vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+4"14%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsNot supported
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1500 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1400 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
9 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+2 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 (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
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ModelFocus (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Focus i917, Samsung SGH-i917, Samsung CetusApple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandSamsungApple
Release date11/8/20106/1/2007
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)64.3 x 124.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.91 in)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight119 grams (4.17 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
System versionWindows Phone 7.0iOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 3.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD825032bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
RAM memory512MB128MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB4GB (3.49GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 25 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
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 (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot 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 (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours8 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• DLNA
• Bing Maps		• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)iPhone 2G (4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
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