- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Samsung Focus 2
- Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
- 4G
- 4"
- 1.4 GHz
Released May, 2012
Rated 100% by by Olivier-Labrie (Mar, 2013)Since this phone connect to the 4G network, it is fast and accurate.
Conclusion Check out the Samsung Focus 2
First reviewed May, 2012
Features Key features of the Samsung Focus 2
1.4 GHz
Windows Phone 7.5 Mango 4G
Rated 100% by by Olivier-Labrie (Mar, 2013)It has 2 cameras, front camera is low quality but look decent when doing facetime.
screen size
4"
5.5"
2.8"
Focus 2 by GSM Arena (May, 2012)The relatively small for today's ever growing standards, 4" screen is the main reason for the pocket friendly measures.
Focus 2 by GSM Arena (May, 2012)Thanks to its relatively small and energy efficient display however, the handset managed easily through a full day of usage.
screen resolution
Focus 2 by c|net (May, 2012)I was totally satisfied with the image clarity for sharing photos via e-mail and social networks, though I did notice, as I mentioned, that the photos could have been a little sharper and brighter at a higher-detail setting.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB  | 2 GB |
processor
Focus 2 by c|net (May, 2012)Microsoft says it's working on supporting multicore processors, but maintains that the way the Windows Phone OS was written, with fewer processing demands at once, a dual-core or quad-core processor would be overkill.
Focus 2 by c|net (May, 2012)There's some confusion about how many processors a smartphone really needs to operate at peak.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8.7 MP | 9 MP |
Focus 2 by c|net (May, 2012)Dolcourt/CNET). The quality of what you get from the Focus 2's 5-megapixel rear-facing camera is variable, depending on how you fuss with the settings.
Focus 2 by c|net (May, 2012)Beyond the budget price is a nice 4-inch Super AMOLED display, a 1.4GHz processor, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video, and a front-facing camera.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Focus 2
cpu speed
Focus 2 by c|net (May, 2012)Politics and marketing aside, I never noticed undue hang time with the Focus 2's 1.4GHz processor when I browsed Web sites, opened apps, and generally navigated around.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3.5 mm -
Windows Phone Marketplace (Windows Phone 7.5 Mango) -
Capacitive -
5 MP -
OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power -
Supports the fastest, most reliable networks -
1.4 GHz
cons
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Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash -
120,000 apps (Windows Phone Marketplace) -
limited to the phone's built-in storage for apps and data -
Single core
Reviews Word on the street
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Camera
Samsung Focus 2 | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)If you prefer punchier colors, you'll have to fine tune the camera using the available settings.
Samsung Focus 2 | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)Samsung's AllShare application has been around ever since the Galaxy S and we're glad to see it preinstalled on the Focus 2.
Samsung Focus 2 | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)Entry into the smartphone world can hardly get any easier than what you'll experience with the Samsung Focus 2.
Type
Samsung Focus 2 | Rated 76% by by c|net (May, 2012)If you've been searching high and low for a bundle of Windows Phone value, the Focus 2 is Samsung's AT&T LTE answer both to T-Mobile's Nokia Lumia 710 and also to its own Focus Flash.
Samsung Focus 2 | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)You get the standard Windows Phone 7.5 Mango fare, which, on this occasion, is wrapped in a good looking and compact package.
Samsung Focus 2 | Rated 76% by by c|net (May, 2012)The simplicity of the Windows Phone OS tiles works well with the resolution, and text looks pretty sharply defined to the naked eye.
Screen
Samsung Focus 2 | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)The display is featured in quite a few Samsung offerings, and offers the usual blend of deep blacks and superb contrast ratios.
Samsung Focus 2 | Rated 76% by by c|net (May, 2012)As usual, Samsung's chosen display makes blacks look black and colors pop.
Samsung Focus 2 | Rated 76% by by c|net (May, 2012)While it felt silky to the touch, it also slipped out of my hands and off my lap more than once.
Operating system
Samsung Focus 2 | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)The smartphone offers a nicely looking, no frills, pocket friendly, and well built hardware package, bundled with a software platform which is well known for its elegant simplicity.
Samsung Focus 2 | Rated 100% by by Nitsirks (Mar, 2013)I like the iOS on my iPod touch but both of us HATED the Android phones we had.
Samsung Focus 2 | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)They are almost entirely related to the limitations of the OS on tap.
Focus
Samsung Focus 2 | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)MP4 - so, you can watch those formats on the Focus 2, it's just that the transfer to the device can take quite a while (depending on your computer's capabilities).
Samsung Focus 2 | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)With measures of 121.7 x 62.7 x 11 mm, and weight of 122 grams, the Samsung Focus 2 is certain to appeal to those, who are looking for a compact smartphone.
Samsung Focus 2 | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)As you can notice above, the spec sheet of the Samsung Focus 2 is business as usual.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Nokia Lumia 920 Longest battery life during active use Nokia Lumia 920 vs Samsung Focus 2 |
 | 2 | Samsung Galaxy Note II Rated the best by consumers Galaxy Note II vs Focus 2 |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Long standby time Galaxy Ace 2 vs Focus 2 |
 | 4 | HTC One S Lightest HTC One S vs Samsung Focus 2 |
 | 5 | Nokia Lumia 900 4-way tie: Supports FM radio Nokia Lumia 900 vs Samsung Focus 2 |
 | 6 | RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 Has a keyboard RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 vs Samsung Focus 2 |
 | 7 | Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro Is waterproof Galaxy Rugby Pro vs Focus 2 |
 | 8 | T-Mobile Prism 2-way tie: Supports Flash T-Mobile Prism vs Samsung Focus 2 |
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