Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden vs Samsung S8530 Wave II
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
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Samsung S8530 Wave II
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung S8530 Wave II
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden | Samsung S8530 Wave II |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 252 | 252 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 55.5 | 52.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden | Samsung S8530 Wave II |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | PowerVR SGX540 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 | Hummingbird |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | — |
| OS Version | 4.2 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden | Samsung S8530 Wave II |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included |
| Variants | 16GB 1.5GB RAM | 2GB |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden | Samsung S8530 Wave II |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec. | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden | Samsung S8530 Wave II |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | — |
| Lens | 1.9 MP | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden | Samsung S8530 Wave II |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1820 | 1500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| stand by | — | Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 500 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 13 h (2G) / Up to 6 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden | Samsung S8530 Wave II |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 118 | 123.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 15.8 | 11.8 |
| Weight (g) | 179 | 135 |
| Width (mm) | 59.5 | 59.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden | Samsung S8530 Wave II |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, October. Released 2013, November | 2010, October. Released 2010, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden | Samsung S8530 Wave II |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 3.6/2 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden | Samsung S8530 Wave II |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 3 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, Samsung Mobile Navigator |
| Radio | FM radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden | Samsung S8530 Wave II |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden | Samsung S8530 Wave II |
|---|---|---|
| browser | — | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden and Samsung S8530 Wave II are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden packs a 1820 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung I9230 Galaxy Golden reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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