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Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) vs Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 830 vs Samsung Galaxy Golden phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden X Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) 13Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
07Points Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1820
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)

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Lumia 830 (RM-983)} 13 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) vs Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
+16GB (14GB available)17%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)86%
Thinner
vs15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+5"35%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 10.1MP27%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2200 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1820 mAh
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 2MP108%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

28 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+21 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

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
ModelLumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 830 4G RM-983, Nokia TeslaSamsung i9230 Galaxy Golden (3G)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date9/1/20149/1/2013
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
Size (width x height)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)59.5 x 118 millimeters (2.34 x 4.65 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateWindows 10 Mobilefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Back camera (main camera)10.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3840x2640 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature 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 detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (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

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh1820 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hoursfeature not registered
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), 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, Orange, Green, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 15GB OneDrive
• Qi wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black on gold
• Samsung TouchWiz
• WiFi hotspot
• Secondary external 3.5 inches Super AMOLED 16M display 480x800
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
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