Samsung Focus vs. Samsung Captivate
Key Differences
- Operating System: The Captivate runs on Android, a graphical interface developed by Google that has a growing following by consumers. Google developed Android to be open and easy for developers to create new applications, and there is a large market of free or low-cost apps. Windows Phone 7 was developed by Microsoft and it should be considered a proprietary system, much like Apple’s iPhone operating system. All three operating systems — Android, iPhone OS and Windows Phone 7 — are targeting the same users who want highly visual, easy-to-use phones from which they can handle both work and life requirements.
Side-By-Side Comparison
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Samsung Captivate |
Samsung Focus |
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| Wirefly’s Price |
$49.99 |
FREE w/ new account |
| Operating System |
Android 2.1 (upgradable to Android 2.2 later this year) |
Windows Phone 7 |
| Display |
4″ Super AMOLED, 480 x 800 Pixels |
4″ Super AMOLED, 480 x 800 Pixels |
Wireless
Capabilities |
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| 3G Capable |
Yes (EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA) |
Yes (EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA) |
| Processor |
1 GHz Hummingbird |
1 GHz Snapdragon |
| Memory |
16 GB internal; up to 32 GB microSD card |
16 GB internal; up to 32 GB microSD card |
| Camera |
5 megapixel stills; 720p HD video |
5 megapixel stills; 720p HD video |
| Mobility |
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| GPS |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| Voice-dialing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Physical Features |
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| Size |
4.8 x 2.5 x 0.4 inches |
4.8 x 2.6 x 0.4 inches |
| Weight |
4.2 ounces |
4.1 ounces |
| Battery |
Li-ion 1,500 mAh, replaceable |
Li-ion 1,500 mAh, replaceable |
| Productivity |
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| Outlook Support |
Yes |
Yes |
| View MS Office Attachments |
Yes |
Yes |
| Web Browser |
Yes |
Yes |
| Apps |
Android Market |
Microsoft & developers |
| Music Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyboard |
Virtual QWERTY |
Virtual QWERTY |
| Cost |
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December 28, 2010
how do i transfer my data from my micro sd card of the impression to the new focus sicne it does not “officially” support micro sd cards
November 28, 2010
can i easily switch my sd memory card from my samsung impression to either the captivate or the focus?
December 8, 2010
yes but it needs to be a micro sd card
December 19, 2010
You can use it in the Captivate but not in the Focus. Windows Phone 7 doesn’t “officially” support micro SD cards. So, if you use the card out of your Impression it will be reformatted for Windows Phone 7 and all data will be lost off of card. If you just want to use it for the storage it will work. If you have media on it you want to keep then, the Captivate is the best choice for you. Hope this helps!