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Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) vs HTC Bolt

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

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Compare HTC Bolt X Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) 05Points
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1820
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
SLCD3

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Bolt

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!

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) vs Bolt} 26 Advantages HTC Bolt
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 3
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core98%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
179 grams (6.27 ounces)vs+174 grams (6.09 ounces)3%
Lighter
15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)95%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+534 PPI112%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+5.5"49%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1820 mAhvs+3200 mAh76%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP57 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+12 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 (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
 
ModelGalaxy Golden (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
Other model namesSamsung i9230 Galaxy Golden (3G)Sprint HTC Bolt 32GB, HTC Bolt 2PYB2, HTC 2PYB2, HTC Acadia
Country or region available(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
USA
USA
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date9/1/201311/11/2016
Depth15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)59.5 x 118 millimeters (2.34 x 4.65 in)77.3 x 153.59 millimeters (3.04 x 6.05 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP57 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super LCD 3
Screen size3.7" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1820 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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 on gold
• Samsung TouchWiz
• WiFi hotspot
• Secondary external 3.5 inches Super AMOLED 16M display 480x800
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Silver
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC BoomSound
• Hi-Res audio
• Slow motion 720p@120fps
• Quick Charge 2.0
• Miracast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)HTC Bolt
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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