Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) vs Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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

6/15/2013 11:39 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:35 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos X Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) Compare Samsung Focus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
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!

15 Advantages Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+8GB51 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (158MB available)
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)26% Thinner	vs	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+233 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4"14% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
1500 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 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)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Focus (SGH-i917)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Focus i917, Samsung SGH-i917, Samsung Cetus	Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos i589 CDMA
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, India
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/8/2010	2/1/2012
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.3 x 124.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.91 in)	59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)
Weight	119 grams (4.17 ounces)	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
System version	Windows Phone 7.0	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
RAM memory	512MB	256MB
Internal storage	8GB	512MB (158MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS
📷 Camera
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 25 fps	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile 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)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
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)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	7 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • DLNA • Bing Maps	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Smile Shot/Panorama • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered