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Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) vs Nokia N70 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Focus vs Nokia N70 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N70 X Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) 24Points
Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point Nokia N70 (3G) Compare Samsung Focus X
Nokia N70 (3G)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.1"
TFT

176x208

2
MP

0.3mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

970
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Focus (SGH-i917)} 24 Advantages Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) vs N70 (3G)} 1 Advantage Nokia N70 (3G)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs220MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs32MB SDRAM
+8GB371 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs48MB (22MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 2GB MMC
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)6%
Lighter		vs126 grams (4.41 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)130%
Thinner		vs22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs260 thousand
+480x800 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen		vs176x208 pixels
+233 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs130 PPI
+4"90%
Larger screen		vs2.1"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsCIF (352x288)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs3G UMTS
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device		vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1500 mAh55%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs970 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsproprietary audio output
+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		vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
5 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
FM (RDS) / FM
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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📱 Model features

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)Nokia N70 (3G)
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ModelFocus (SGH-i917)N70 (3G)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Focus i917, Samsung SGH-i917, Samsung CetusNokia N70-1, Nokia N70 3G
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date11/8/20109/1/2005
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)
Size (width x height)64.3 x 124.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.91 in)53 x 108.8 millimeters (2.09 x 4.28 in)
Weight119 grams (4.17 ounces)126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)Nokia N70 (3G)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches2.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels176x208 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI130 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)Nokia N70 (3G)
System versionWindows Phone 7.0Symbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)Nokia N70 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD825032bit: TI OMAP 1710
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)Nokia N70 (3G)
RAM memory512MB32MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB48MB (22MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)Nokia N70 (3G)
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 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 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, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS
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)Nokia N70 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 25 fpsCIF (352x288) 15 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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 registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)Nokia N70 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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)Nokia N70 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RA

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)Nokia N70 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)Nokia N70 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)Nokia N70 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity1500 mAh970 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours3.5 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)265 hours (11 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)Nokia N70 (3G)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• DLNA
• Bing Maps		• Colors: Silver, Pearl, Black Music Edition
• 64MB DV-RS-MMC card included
• Video Call front camera
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)Nokia N70 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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