Nokia Lumia 900 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 900 vs Samsung Galaxy Golden phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/29/2013 3:40 AM, updated: 4/30/2020 10:39 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden X Nokia Lumia 900 (4G) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1830
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) Compare Nokia Lumia 900 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
+16GB (14.78GB available)23% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)37% Thinner	vs	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
+4.3"16% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+1830 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1820 mAh
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR22 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
217 PPI	vs	+252 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 2MP108% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

480x800 pixels

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Other model names	AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 LTE (RM-808), Nokia Eloko	Samsung i9230 Galaxy Golden (3G)
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), India
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	4/8/2012	9/1/2013
Depth	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.5 x 127.8 millimeters (2.7 x 5.03 in)	59.5 x 118 millimeters (2.34 x 4.65 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Windows Phone 7.8	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8055	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (14.78GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BP-6EW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1830 mAh	1820 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Matte Black, Cyan, Pink • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Corning Gorilla Curved Glass Screen • Dolby Digital Plus sound • Anti-glare polariser	• Colors: Black on gold • Samsung TouchWiz • WiFi hotspot • Secondary external 3.5 inches Super AMOLED 16M display 480x800 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 900 (4G)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered