Google Pixel 3a (G020F) vs Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a vs Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.6"
OLED
OLED
1080x2220
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
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19 Advantages 
8 Advantages | 21 Common items in both devices |
| 4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4 |
| 64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (52GB available) |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| 4G LTE-A |
| +14 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | |
| Model | Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) |
| Other model names | Google Pixel 3a G020F | Samsung W2017 Galaxy Golden 4, Samsung Veyron |
| Country or region available |     (Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore |    China, Hong Kong, Taiwan |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019 | 11/1/2016 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in) | 61.4 x 127.8 millimeters (2.42 x 5.03 in) |
| Weight | 147 grams (5.15 ounces) | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Google Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | |
| Display type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.6" inches | 4.2" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~75% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~62% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 525 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Dragontrail Glass | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 615 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (52GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 600/75 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Google Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 28mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | 1080p@120fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Google Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 2300 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | 208 hours (8.7 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish | • Colors: Gold, Black • 4.2" FullHD secondary screen • Samsung Pay • My Knox |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 3a (G020F) | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.18W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.72W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body) | feature not registered |