Sony Xperia Z (3G) vs Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)

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

2/28/2017 7:19 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:24 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 X Sony Xperia Z (3G) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) Compare Sony Xperia Z 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 Golden 4 (SM-W2017)

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!

11 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)42% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)100% Thinner	vs	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
+5"19% Larger screen	vs	4.2"
+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2330 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
441 PPI	vs	+525 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP137% 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
Android 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

+16 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
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
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Model	Xperia Z (3G)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga	Samsung W2017 Galaxy Golden 4, Samsung Veyron
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	2/1/2013	11/1/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)	61.4 x 127.8 millimeters (2.42 x 5.03 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	525 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	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	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
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
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
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, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	530 hours (22.1 days)	208 hours (8.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	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: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Exmor RS mobile with HDR • Timescape UI • PlayNow • 3D surround sound • xLOUD • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama • Dust and water resistant • Java framework	• Colors: Gold, Black • 4.2" FullHD secondary screen • Samsung Pay • My Knox
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)
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