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Motorola Electrify M (XT905) vs Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Electrify M 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 Electrify M (XT905) 10Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) Compare Motorola Electrify M 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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Electrify M (XT905)} 10 Advantages Motorola Electrify M (XT905) vs Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)61%
Lighter
vs179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)83%
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
+2000 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1820 mAh
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
(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
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

26 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED Advanced / Super AMOLED
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
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ModelElectrify M (XT905)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Other model namesMotorola Electrify M XT905 for US Cellular, Scorpion MiniSamsung i9230 Galaxy Golden (3G)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date11/8/20129/1/2013
Depth8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
Size (width x height)61.5 x 123.2 millimeters (2.42 x 4.85 in)59.5 x 118 millimeters (2.34 x 4.65 in)
Weight111 grams (3.89 ounces)179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Display typeSuper AMOLED AdvancedSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.3% (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 glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 Cat3 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 Electrify M (XT905)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 aperturefeature not registeredfeature 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
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)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 Electrify M (XT905)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 Electrify M (XT905)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1820 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby432 hours (18 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Electrify M (XT905)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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gray
• Splash-resistant DuPont KEVLAR housing
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Motorola SmartActions
• 3D stereo sound
• HAC (M4/T4)
• WiFi dual-band
• 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 Electrify M (XT905)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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