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Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875) vs Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Bionic vs Samsung Galaxy Golden phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden X Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875) 08Points
4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1735
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) Compare Motorola Droid Bionic X
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1820
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)

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Droid Bionic (XT875)} 8 Advantages Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875) vs Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
+16GB (13.29GB available)11%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+159 grams (5.57 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)44%
Thinner
vs15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+256 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+4.3"16%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core96%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1735 mAhvs+1820 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
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ModelDroid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID Bionic XT875, Motorola TargaSamsung i9230 Galaxy Golden (3G)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date9/8/20119/1/2013
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
Size (width x height)66.9 x 127.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.02 in)59.5 x 118 millimeters (2.34 x 4.65 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13.29GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, 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

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1735 mAh1820 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby195 hours (8.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 16GB microSD included
• Quickoffice
• HAC M4/T3
• Battery temperature sensor
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black on gold
• Samsung TouchWiz
• WiFi hotspot
• Secondary external 3.5 inches Super AMOLED 16M display 480x800
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Bionic (XT875)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.88W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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