Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 5:38 AM, updated: 4/30/2020 9:06 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus X Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

24.1mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
+4GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+525 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	411 PPI
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+191 grams (6.69 ounces)9% Lighter
15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)100% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels16% Higher resolution screen
4.2"	vs	+6"43% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP74% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 24.1MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

64GB (52GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+15 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
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
Other model names	Samsung W2017 Galaxy Golden 4, Samsung Veyron	Galaxy A6 Plus 2018 SM-A605G/Dual-sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	India
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2016	5/22/2018
Depth	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.4 x 127.8 millimeters (2.42 x 5.03 in)	75.7 x 160.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.31 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.2" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2220 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	525 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9FF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	24.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	5664x4248 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	208 hours (8.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5
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, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.36W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)