Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL
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Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL
Sony Xperia J
Performance
34.333.1
Camera
15.411.9
Display
39.216.9
Battery
16.417.0
Build
16.917.3
Connectivity
28.428.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.214.5
Summary
- The Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL and Sony Xperia J both feature a 4.0-inch display, but the Xperia J offers a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density of ~245 ppi compared to the Galaxy SL's ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 1.0 GHz processors and 4GB of RAM, but the Galaxy SL uses a TI OMAP 3630 chipset while the Xperia J has a Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both having a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy SL supports 720p video recording, whereas the Xperia J is limited to 480p.
- The Xperia J has a larger battery capacity at 1750 mAh compared to the Galaxy SL's 1650 mAh, which may provide slightly better endurance.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy SL runs Android 2.2 (Froyo) with TouchWiz UI, while the Xperia J operates on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a more modern user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Xperia J being slightly lighter and thinner than the Galaxy SL.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
SC-LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3630
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 478MB RAM, 16GB 478MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.7 x 64.2 x 10.6 mm (4.87 x 2.53 x 0.42 in)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
131 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, white
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.34 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR, aptX
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass