Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)

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

7/29/2017 1:07 PM, updated: 4/30/2020 10:39 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden X Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Deca-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1820
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)

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!

22 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
+2.1GHz 64bit Deca-core111% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)89% Thinner	vs	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+401 PPI59% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	252 PPI
+5.5"49% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4100 mAh125% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1820 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
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Model	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Other model names	红米Note 4, Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) Deca-Core, Xiaomi Nikel	Samsung i9230 Galaxy Golden (3G)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International), India
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2016	9/1/2013
Depth	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 151 millimeters (2.99 x 5.94 in)	59.5 x 118 millimeters (2.34 x 4.65 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	252 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
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6797 Helio X20 (20nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPU	Deca-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core) 4x 1.85GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 780Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4100 mAh	1820 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
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D curved glass • MIUI 8.0 • 720p@120fps slow-motion • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi display	• Colors: Black on gold • Samsung TouchWiz • WiFi hotspot • Secondary external 3.5 inches Super AMOLED 16M display 480x800 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 32GB)	Galaxy Golden (GT-i9230)
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