Motorola DROID 3
#8085
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
#4764Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID 3
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
Performance
41.753.3
Camera
19.135.2
Display
17.778.3
Battery
16.017.7
Build
15.20.2
Connectivity
31.045.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.331.3
Summary
- The Motorola DROID 3 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden has a smaller 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering better color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the DROID 3 is powered by a dual-core 1GHz TI OMAP 4430 chipset, whereas the Galaxy Golden utilizes a more advanced dual-core 1.7 GHz Snapdragon 400, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the Galaxy Golden includes a 1.9 MP front camera for selfies.
- The DROID 3 has a 1540 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Golden offers a slightly larger 1820 mAh battery.
- On the software front, the DROID 3 runs on Android 2.3, which is not upgradable, whereas the Galaxy Golden operates on Android 4.2, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID 3
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
For VerizonAlso known as Motorola DROID 3 XT862, Motorola XT860 4G
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.7"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1540 mAh
1820 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1820 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 13 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.51 in)
118 x 59.5 x 15.8 mm (4.65 x 2.34 x 0.62 in)
Weight
167 g
179 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black and Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.77 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer