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Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D) vs Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate vs Lenovo K8 Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo K8 Note X Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D) 04Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Deca-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)

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Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D) vs K8 Note (32GB)} 26 Advantages Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)51%
Lighter
vs180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Deca-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (15GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)47%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)16%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+401 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5.5"38%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyovs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+4000 mAh167%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+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.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
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ModelGalaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Other model namesTelus Samsung Fascinate 3G+ SGH-T959DLenovo K8 Note XT1902-3 3GB RAM, M2CB2
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungLenovo
Release date11/1/20108/1/2017
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)75.9 x 154.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.08 in)
Weight119 grams (4.17 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6797D Helio X23 (20nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Deca-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.85GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540ARM Mali-T880 MP4 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (15GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP depth f/1.2
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)378 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher)
• Java framework
• Colors: Venom Black, Fine Gold
• Aluminum body
• 2.5D glass screen
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Dolby Atmos audio
• Fast battery charging (Turbo Charge)
• Splash Resistant

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
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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