Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) vs HTC Sensation (4G)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 vs HTC Sensation phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/28/2017 7:19 PM, updated: 4/30/2020 9:06 PM

Compare HTC Sensation X Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points HTC Sensation (4G) Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)

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23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	vs	8 Advantages HTC Sensation (4G)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core143% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR44 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB LPDDR2
+64GB (52GB available)94 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (558MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+525 PPI105% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2300 mAh51% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1520 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+148 grams (5.18 ounces)41% Lighter
15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	vs	+11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)40% Thinner
4.2"	vs	+4.3"2% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage 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	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Sensation (4G)
Other model names	Samsung W2017 Galaxy Golden 4, Samsung Veyron	T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4G (3G HSPA+), Bell Rogers
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	USA
Brand	Samsung	HTC
Release date	11/1/2016	6/8/2011
Depth	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.4 x 127.8 millimeters (2.42 x 5.03 in)	65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	4.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	525 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	HTC Sensation (4G)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	HTC Sensation (4G)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	1GB (558MB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 41)	Not supported
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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	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, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	HTC Sensation (4G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BG58100
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1520 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.7 hours
Standby	208 hours (8.7 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	HTC Sensation (4G)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gold, Black • 4.2" FullHD secondary screen • Samsung Pay • My Knox	• Colors: Black • 8GB microSD included • SRS virtual surround sound • HTC Sense 3.0 UI • HTC Watch • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	HTC Sensation (4G)
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