Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) vs Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Focus vs Nokia Lumia 710 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/22/2017 10:48 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:18 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 710 X Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809) Compare Samsung Focus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	vs	6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
+8GB33% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	126 grams (4.41 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)26% Thinner	vs	12.48 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+4"8% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+1500 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
233 PPI	vs	+252 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Windows Phone 7.0	vs	+Windows Phone 7.8Advantage Windows Phone 7.8 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

512MB / 512MB LPDDR2

16 million

480x800 pixels

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Focus (SGH-i917)	Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Focus i917, Samsung SGH-i917, Samsung Cetus	Movistar/Rogers/T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 710, Nokia Sabre
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Australia, Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	11/8/2010	1/1/2012
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	12.48 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.3 x 124.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.91 in)	62.4 x 119 millimeters (2.46 x 4.69 in)
Weight	119 grams (4.17 ounces)	126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
System version	Windows Phone 7.0	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows Phone 7.8
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
RAM memory	512MB	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 25 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (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
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 (SGH-i917)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-3L
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	7.6 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • DLNA • Bing Maps	• Colors: Black • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Dolby Digital Plus sound • Anti-glare polariser
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.06W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.3W/kg (head)