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Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL#7587

Released: 2011

Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL

Overall Score

18.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#7587)18.2
Performance(#7737)34.3
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#6966)39.2
Battery(#7153)16.4
Build(#2938)16.9
Connectivity(#7234)28.4
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL

Short Review

  • The Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL features a compact design with dimensions of 123.7 x 64.2 x 10.6 mm and a weight of 131g, making it easy to handle.
  • Its 4.0-inch SC-LCD display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 233 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by a TI OMAP 3630 chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 4GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks but may struggle with demanding applications.
  • The rear camera is a 5 MP unit capable of capturing 720p video at 30fps, while the front lacks a selfie camera.
  • The battery capacity is 1650 mAh, providing moderate usage time without fast charging or wireless capabilities.
  • Running on Android 2.2 (Froyo) with an upgrade option to 2.3 (Gingerbread), the device features the TouchWiz UI for user interface customization.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
  • The phone is available in black and white colors, but does not offer water resistance.
  • Overall, the Galaxy SL is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for casual users.

Specifications

General

Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size4"
TypeSC-LCD
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass

Performance

ChipsetTI OMAP 3630
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPUPowerVR SGX530
Memory4GB 478MB RAM, 16GB 478MB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera5 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity1650 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions123.7 x 64.2 x 10.6 mm (4.87 x 2.53 x 0.42 in)
Weight131 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, white
Foldable
SAR0.34 W/kg (head)     0.50 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR, aptX
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass