Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235) vs Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)

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

5/19/2021 6:18 PM, updated: 5/19/2021 6:39 PM

Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1820
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A) Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)

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-i9235)	vs	31 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)166% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X4 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
179 grams (6.27 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)10% Lighter
15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)98% Thinner
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+449 PPI78% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+6.1"65% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
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
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1820 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh120% 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/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Barometer

+12 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-i9235)	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)	Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Other model names	Samsung i9235 Galaxy Golden (4G LTE)	ソニーXperia 5 Mark II SO-52A (NTT DoCoMo) 5G
Country or region available	Hong Kong	Japan
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	9/1/2013	9/17/2020
Depth	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.5 x 118 millimeters (2.34 x 4.65 in)	68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	3.7" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	449 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	128GB (110GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
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	100/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 20)	LTE Cat18/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 28, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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-i9235)	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1820 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	21W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
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, Grey, Blue, Pink • Cameras with ZEISS optics • Dolby Atmos • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
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

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Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235) vs Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)

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

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate