Nokia Lumia 800
#4401
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
#5436Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 800
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.654.8
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 800 features a solid build with a compact design, weighing 142g and measuring 116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm, while the Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden is slightly heavier at 179g and bulkier at 118 x 59.5 x 15.8 mm.
- Both devices have a 3.7-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Galaxy Golden uses Super AMOLED technology, potentially offering better color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia 800 is powered by a 1.4 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor, whereas the Galaxy Golden has a more advanced 1.7 GHz Snapdragon 400, along with 1.5GB of RAM compared to the Lumia's 512MB.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Golden supports 1080p video recording, while the Lumia is limited to 720p.
- The Galaxy Golden also has a larger 1820mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 1450mAh, which may contribute to longer usage.
- Finally, the Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5, while the Galaxy Golden operates on Android 4.2, providing different software experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 800
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
Also known as Nokia Sea Ray
N/A
Display
Size
3.7"
3.7"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
1.9 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1820 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery (BV-5JW)
Li-Ion 1820 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm, 76.1 cc (4.59 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
118 x 59.5 x 15.8 mm (4.65 x 2.34 x 0.62 in)
Weight
142 g
179 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Cyan, Magenta, White
Black and Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, upgradable to 7.8
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, upgradable to 7.8
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes