Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) vs ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)

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

5/24/2017 6:55 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:07 PM

Compare ZTE Blade G Lux X Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

12Points ZTE Blade G Lux (V830) Compare Samsung Focus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	vs	12 Advantages ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
+8GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+233 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	218 PPI
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)9% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+4.5"13% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+1850 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

512MB / 512MB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
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Model	Focus (SGH-i917)	Blade G Lux (V830)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Focus i917, Samsung SGH-i917, Samsung Cetus	ZTE Blade G Lux Dual-Sim, ZTE Kis 3 Max
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Australia, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	11/8/2010	10/1/2014
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.3 x 124.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.91 in)	66 x 132 millimeters (2.6 x 5.2 in)
Weight	119 grams (4.17 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	218 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)	ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
System version	Windows Phone 7.0	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250	32bit: MediaTek MT6572 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
RAM memory	512MB	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
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) micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
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	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	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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)	ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
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)	ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	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)	ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1850 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	10 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • DLNA • Bing Maps	• Colors: Black, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)	ZTE Blade G Lux (V830)
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