Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Exhibit T599
Samsung I9103 Galaxy R
Performance
37.136.9
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.439.2
Battery
15.216.4
Build
15.214.3
Connectivity
28.730.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.018.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Exhibit T599 features a smaller 3.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung I9103 Galaxy R has a larger 4.2-inch SC-LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 222 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Exhibit is powered by a NovaThor U8420 chipset with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy R uses an Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset with the same CPU speed but offers 8GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Galaxy R has a slightly better front camera at 1.3 MP compared to the Exhibit’s 1.9 MP.
- The Exhibit has a 1500 mAh battery, while the Galaxy R has a slightly larger 1650 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Exhibit runs Android 4.1.2, offering a more updated experience compared to the Galaxy R's initial Android 2.3.3, which can be upgraded to 4.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Exhibit T599
Samsung I9103 Galaxy R
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
For T-Mobile
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Z
Display
Size
3.8"
4.2"
Type
IPS LCD
SC-LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~222 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
NovaThor U8420
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
CPU
1.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP4
ULP GeForce
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.9 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121.4 x 62.5 x 10.4 mm (4.78 x 2.46 x 0.41 in)
125 x 66 x 9.5 mm (4.92 x 2.60 x 0.37 in)
Weight
119.1 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
0.18 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

