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Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997) vs HTC Sensation (3G)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Infuse 4G vs HTC Sensation phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Sensation X Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997) 08Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Sensation (3G)

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Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)} 8 Advantages Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997) vs Sensation (3G)} 9 Advantages HTC Sensation (3G)
+16GB (13GB available)23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (558MB available)
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)26%
Thinner
vs11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+4.5"5%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+1750 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1520 mAh
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+768MB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+256 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)HTC Sensation (3G)
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ModelInfuse 4G (SGH-i997)Sensation (3G)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy Infuse 4G i997, Samsung SGH-i997RHTC Sensation 3G, HTC Pyramid
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date5/15/20115/19/2011
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 132 millimeters (2.8 x 5.2 in)65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)HTC Sensation (3G)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusTFT Super LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)HTC Sensation (3G)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)HTC Sensation (3G)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 332bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)HTC Sensation (3G)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)1GB (558MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)HTC Sensation (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/3.6 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)HTC Sensation (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)HTC Sensation (3G)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)HTC Sensation (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)HTC Sensation (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)HTC Sensation (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)HTC Sensation (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BG58100
Battery capacity1750 mAh1520 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours6.7 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)HTC Sensation (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• Touch focus
• HAC M3/T3
• DLNA
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Ice White
• 8GB microSD included
• SRS virtual surround sound
• HTC Sense 3.0 UI
• HTC Watch
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)HTC Sensation (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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