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Samsung Galaxy Folder2

Samsung Galaxy Folder2

#7003
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden

Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden

#4764

Category Breakdown

Samsung Galaxy Folder2
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
Performance
53.553.3
Camera
19.135.2
Display
16.978.3
Battery
18.117.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
46.745.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.031.3

Summary

  • The Samsung Galaxy Folder2 features a slightly larger 3.8-inch TFT display compared to the 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display of the Galaxy Golden, offering a similar resolution but with a marginally lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Folder2 is equipped with a quad-core Snapdragon 425, while the Galaxy Golden has a dual-core Snapdragon 400, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Folder2.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Folder2 has a higher resolution selfie camera at 5 MP, compared to the 1.9 MP on the Golden.
  • The Folder2's battery capacity is 1950 mAh, slightly higher than the Golden's 1820 mAh, which may provide marginally better longevity.
  • The Folder2 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Golden operates on an older Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, offering a more updated software experience on the Folder2.
  • Overall, the Folder2 presents enhancements in display size, performance, camera capabilities, battery capacity, and software version.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Folder2
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden

General

Release Date

2017
2013

Announced

2017
2013

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

3.8"
3.7"

Type

TFT
Super AMOLED

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300

GPU

Adreno 308
Adreno 305

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, f/1.9, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

5 MP, f/1.9
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

1950 mAh
1820 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1950 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1820 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

122 x 60.2 x 16.1 mm (4.80 x 2.37 x 0.63 in)
118 x 59.5 x 15.8 mm (4.65 x 2.34 x 0.62 in)

Weight

165 g
179 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Wine Red, Black, Gold
Black and Gold

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot, DLNA

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL)

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer