Samsung Focus Flash vs Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Focus Flash and the Samsung Focus (SGH-i917), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

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Head to head

Samsung Focus FlashSamsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Our rating7/107/10
Battery1,500 mAh1,500 mAh
Storage (max)—32 GB
Screen size3.7 in4 in
Main camera5 MP5 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)—115 g
ReleasedNov 2011Nov 2010
Summary: Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

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Display

Samsung Focus FlashSamsung Focus (SGH-i917)
TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~57.2% screen-to-body ratio)4.0 inches
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)480 x 800 pixels, WVGA (~233 ppi density)
Protection—Corning Gorilla Glass

Platform

Samsung Focus FlashSamsung Focus (SGH-i917)
OSMicrosoft Windows Phone 7.5 MangoMicrosoft Windows Phone 7, upgradable to 7.5 Mango
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255TQualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU1.4 GHz Scorpion1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU—Adreno 200

Memory

Samsung Focus FlashSamsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Card slotNomicroSDHC, up to 32 GB (marketed as the only Windows Phone with expandable storage)
Internal8GB 512MB RAM8 GB
RAM—512 MB

Main Camera

Samsung Focus FlashSamsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Single5 MP, AF5 MP, autofocus, LED flash
FeaturesLED flashGeo-tagging
Video720p720p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Samsung Focus FlashSamsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Single1.3 MPNone
VideoYes—

Battery

Samsung Focus FlashSamsung Focus (SGH-i917)
TypeRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAh batteryRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Stand-byUp to 250 hUp to 300 h
Talk timeUp to 6 h 30 minUp to 6 h 30 min

Body

Samsung Focus FlashSamsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Dimensions116.1 x 58.7 x 11 mm (4.57 x 2.31 x 0.43 in)123 x 65 x 9.9 mm (4.84 x 2.56 x 0.39 in)
Weight116.2 g (4.09 oz)115 g (4.06 oz)
SIMMini-SIMMini-SIM

Comms

Samsung Focus FlashSamsung Focus (SGH-i917)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR2.1, A2DP, EDR
PositioningGPS, A-GPS—
RadioStereo FM radio, RDSFM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
GPS—Yes, with A-GPS

Launch

Samsung Focus FlashSamsung Focus (SGH-i917)
Announced2011, SeptemberOctober 2010
Released2011, November 6—
StatusDiscontinuedReleased November 2010
OSMicrosoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango—

Frequently asked questions

Which is newer, Samsung Focus Flash or Samsung Focus (SGH-i917)?

Samsung Focus Flash — Nov 2011 for the Samsung Focus Flash versus Nov 2010 for the Samsung Focus (SGH-i917).

Is the Samsung Focus Flash or the Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Focus Flash 7/10 and the Samsung Focus (SGH-i917) 7/10.

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