Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) vs LG X Cam (F690S)

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

11/13/2016 6:30 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 8:51 AM

Compare LG X cam 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)

15Points LG X Cam (F690S) Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2520
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG X Cam (F690S)

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	15 Advantages LG X Cam (F690S)
+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.14GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
179 grams (6.27 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)49% Lighter
15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)129% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+424 PPI68% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+5.2"41% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP123% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 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 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	+2520 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+19 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)	LG X Cam (F690S)
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Model	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG X Cam (F690S)
Other model names	Samsung i9230 Galaxy Golden (3G)	LG Xcam F690S, LG X Cam SKT, LGF690S
Country or region available	(Global, International), India	South Korea
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	9/1/2013	6/1/2016
Depth	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.5 x 118 millimeters (2.34 x 4.65 in)	73.6 x 147.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.81 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG X Cam (F690S)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG X Cam (F690S)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG X Cam (F690S)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.14GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.14GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG X Cam (F690S)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG X Cam (F690S)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 X Cam (F690S)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/2.21/4"120°
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	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, 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 (GT-i9230)	LG X Cam (F690S)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG X Cam (F690S)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
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+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG X Cam (F690S)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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 X Cam (F690S)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG X Cam (F690S)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1820 mAh	2520 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	260 hours (10.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG X Cam (F690S)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Titan Silver, White, Gold, Pink Gold • 3D Arc Glass screen • Panorama photo
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	LG X Cam (F690S)
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