Nokia Lumia 800
#5872
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
#4764Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 800
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
Performance
51.653.3
Camera
15.435.2
Display
75.778.3
Battery
14.517.7
Build
15.30.2
Connectivity
28.445.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.231.3
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Cyan, Magenta, White
Black and Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.27 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, upgradable to 7.8
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer