Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/2/2024 2:52 AM, updated: 2/9/2025 5:35 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 X Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 FE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)

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!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (219GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)93% Thinner	vs	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.4"52% Larger screen	vs	4.2"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 8MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 10MP104% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh96% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+208 grams (7.28 ounces)1% Lighter
403 PPI	vs	+525 PPI30% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
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Model	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Other model names	Galaxy S23 FE 5G SM-S711W (Fan Edition)	Samsung W2017 Galaxy Golden 4, Samsung Veyron
Country or region available	Canada	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/5/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023	11/1/2016
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 158 millimeters (3.01 x 6.22 in)	61.4 x 127.8 millimeters (2.42 x 5.03 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	525 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1450nits[peak] HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
System version	Android 13	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 5.1 / 6.1 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Xclipse 920 [AMD RDNA 2 based]	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 940919 (v9), 1129278 (v10) Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1), 3946 (v6) GFXBench: 79fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (219GB available) UFS 3.1	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1920 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 8MP telephoto f/2.475mmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	8K@24fps 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	39 hours (1.6 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	208 hours (8.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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: Graphite, Mint, Cream, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine • Samsung DeX	• Colors: Gold, Black • 4.2" FullHD secondary screen • Samsung Pay • My Knox
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711W 256GB)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.82W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered