Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL
#7587
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
34.333.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
39.241.4
Battery
16.415.2
Build
16.916.3
Connectivity
28.431.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.218.9
Summary
- The Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL and Sony Xperia neo L both feature a 4.0" display, but the Xperia offers a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels compared to the Galaxy SL's 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy SL is equipped with a TI OMAP 3630 chipset and 4GB of RAM, while the Xperia neo L uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 with 1GB of RAM, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with similar video recording capabilities at 720p, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Galaxy SL has a 1650 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Xperia's 1500 mAh, which may provide a marginally longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy SL runs on Android 2.2 (upgradable to 2.3), while the Xperia neo L operates on a more recent Android 4.0.4, suggesting a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
SC-LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3630
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 478MB RAM, 16GB 478MB RAM
1GB (300MB 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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 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)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
131 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, white
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.34 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 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
Yes
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass