Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) vs Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Golden vs Sony Xperia Z1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/23/2013 1:15 AM, updated: 4/30/2020 10:39 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1820
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	vs	20 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core51% 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	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)5% Lighter
15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)86% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+441 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+5"35% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP159% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(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
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop 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
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1820 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh65% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
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
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available)

eMMC 4.5

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Other model names	Samsung i9230 Galaxy Golden (3G)	Sony Xperia Z1 C6943 (4G LTE), Sony Honami
Country or region available	(Global, International), India	Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	9/1/2013	9/6/2013
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)	74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
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 2.2GHz 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)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 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)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5248x3936 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
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)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
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, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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/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)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1820 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	850 hours (35.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
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, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
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