Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB) vs Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Samsung Focus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/13/2019 9:38 PM, updated: 9/24/2022 8:05 AM

Compare Samsung Focus X Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) Compare Samsung Galaxy M20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)

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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+32GB (21GB available)163% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)12% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+409 PPI76% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.3"58% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+119 grams (4.17 ounces)56% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
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Model	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Focus (SGH-i917)
Other model names	Galaxy M20 SM-M205F/Dual-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)	AT&T Samsung Focus i917, Samsung SGH-i917, Samsung Cetus
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, India, Morocco	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	2/5/2019, Announced: 1/28/2019	11/8/2010
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 156.4 millimeters (2.93 x 6.16 in)	64.3 x 124.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.91 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	119 grams (4.17 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Windows Phone 7.0
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 1.1 / 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 108751 (v7) Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	512MB
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm120°	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 25 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	6.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Charcoal Black, Ocean Blue • 19.5:9 ratio display FHD+ • Dolby Atmos sound	• Colors: Black • DLNA • Bing Maps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.248W/kg (head), 1.591W/kg (body)	feature not registered