Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) vs Sony Xperia Advance
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 vs Sony Xperia Advance phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
3.5"
LED
LED
320x480
5
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1305
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
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17 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | Sony Xperia Advance | |
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Model | Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | Xperia Advance |
Other model names | Samsung W2017 Galaxy Golden 4, Samsung Veyron | Sony Xperia Go ST27a, Sony Lotus |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong, Taiwan | USA |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 11/1/2016 | 11/9/2012 |
Depth | 15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches) | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 61.4 x 127.8 millimeters (2.42 x 5.03 in) | 60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in) |
Weight | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) | 110 grams (3.85 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | Sony Xperia Advance | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit LCD |
Screen size | 4.2" inches | 3.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~62% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 320x480 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 525 PPI | 165 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | Sony Xperia Advance | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | Sony Xperia Advance | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) | 32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | ARM Mali-400 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | Sony Xperia Advance | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 512MB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 64GB (52GB available) | 8GB (4GB 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) | Sony Xperia Advance | |
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 850/1900/2100 |
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 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
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) | Sony Xperia Advance | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | 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 | feature not registered |
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 | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | Sony Xperia Advance | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Not supported |
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) | Sony Xperia Advance | |
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.263, H.264, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | Sony Xperia Advance | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
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 | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | Sony Xperia Advance | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | Sony Xperia Advance | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2300 mAh | 1305 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 5.5 hours |
Standby | 208 hours (8.7 days) | 460 hours (19.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | Sony Xperia Advance | |
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 | Not 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: White, Black, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • 3D surround sound • Sony xLOUD • Video stabiliser • WiFi hotspot • IP67 certified: dust and water proof • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) | Sony Xperia Advance | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.89W/kg (head) |