Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) vs Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)

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

11/16/2014 6:59 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:58 PM

Compare Samsung Z X Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1820
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Samsung Z (SM-Z910F) Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1500 apps
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	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 LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
179 grams (6.27 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)32% Lighter
15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)86% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+306 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+4.8"30% Larger screen
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP8% 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
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
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1820 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

31 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available)

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
Other model names	Samsung i9230 Galaxy Golden (3G)	Samsung SM-Z910F, Samsung Redwood
Country or region available	(Global, International), India	Russia
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2013	8/1/2014
Depth	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.5 x 118 millimeters (2.34 x 4.65 in)	69.8 x 138.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.44 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.7" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Tizen 2.2.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	Tizen 2.3
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA (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)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
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)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
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	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
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)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 (GT-i9230)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1820 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
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: Black, Brown • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Samsung Z (SM-Z910F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.96W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.734W/kg (head), 0.304W/kg (body)