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Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) vs Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)

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

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Compare Motorola Atrix HD X Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) 14Points
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1820
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T) Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden X
4.5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1780
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)

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)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) vs Atrix HD (AT&T)} 10 Advantages Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1820 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1780 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
179 grams (6.27 ounces)vs+140 grams (4.9 ounces)28%
Lighter
15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)88%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+326 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+4.5"22%
Larger screen
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+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)Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
ModelGalaxy Golden (GT-i9230)Atrix HD (AT&T)
Other model namesSamsung i9230 Galaxy Golden (3G)AT&T Motorola Atrix 3 HD MB886, Motorola Dinara
Country or region available(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date9/1/20138/1/2012
Depth15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)59.5 x 118 millimeters (2.34 x 4.65 in)69.9 x 133.5 millimeters (2.75 x 5.26 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 700/1700 (Bands 4,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
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.263, H.264, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1820 mAh1780 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered168 hours (7 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
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, Flash player
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, Modern White
• Motorola MOTOBLUR
• Dock connector
• Motorola CrystalTalk PLUS
• 3D stereo sound
• Speech recognition
• Motorola Lapdock compliant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.34W/kg (head), 0.67W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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