Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) vs LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Golden vs LG Nexus 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/2/2013 4:36 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:04 PM

Compare LG Nexus 5 X Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1820
mAh

(Removable)

16Points LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.95"
IPS+

1080x1920

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	vs	16 Advantages LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super IPS+
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
179 grams (6.27 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)38% Lighter
15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)84% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+445 PPI77% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+4.95"34% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1820 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh26% 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
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available)

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+21 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

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
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Model	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Other model names	Samsung i9230 Galaxy Golden (3G)	LG Google Nexus 5 D820, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D820 USA
Country or region available	(Global, International), India	USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	9/1/2013	11/1/2013
Depth	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.5 x 118 millimeters (2.34 x 4.65 in)	69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	3.7" inches	4.95" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	445 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
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	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,4,5,17,19,25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	30mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 3.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1820 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Black on gold • Samsung TouchWiz • WiFi hotspot • Secondary external 3.5 inches Super AMOLED 16M display 480x800 Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Qi Wireless charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
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