Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II
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Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
#4764Category Breakdown
Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
Performance
42.553.3
Camera
19.135.2
Display
80.578.3
Battery
16.417.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.145.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.531.3
Summary
- The Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II features a larger 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden has a smaller 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~252 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Golden is equipped with a more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and a faster dual-core CPU at 1.7 GHz, compared to the Galaxy S II's TI OMAP 4430 at 1.2 GHz.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Galaxy Golden offers stereo sound recording.
- The Galaxy Golden also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1820 mAh compared to the 1650 mAh of the Galaxy S II.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy S II runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) while the Galaxy Golden comes with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the Galaxy Golden is thicker and heavier at 15.8 mm and 179 g, whereas the Galaxy S II is slimmer and lighter at 8.5 mm and 116 g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
3.7"
Type
Super AMOLED Plus
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 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
TI OMAP 4430
Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, 1/3.2", f/2.6, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
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
1650 mAh
1820 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1820 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm (4.93 x 2.60 x 0.33 in)
118 x 59.5 x 15.8 mm (4.65 x 2.34 x 0.62 in)
Weight
116 g
179 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black and Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer