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Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) vs Vivo X5Max

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy SL vs Vivo X5Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Vivo X5Max X Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) 04Points
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo X5Max

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) vs X5Max} 21 Advantages Vivo X5Max
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
478MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)108%
Thinner
TFT SuperClear LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+401 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5.5"38%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1650 mAhvs+2000 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices
16GB (13GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
 
ModelGalaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy SL i9003BBK Vivo X5Max 4G, Vivo X5Max V, Vivo X5 Max
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandSamsungVivo
Release date3/19/201112/22/2014
Depth10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)78 x 153.9 millimeters (3.07 x 6.06 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
Display typeTFT SuperClear LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredFuntouch 2.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 405 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
RAM memory478MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800 (China Mobile), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1900/2100China Mobile version:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
China Telecom version:
CDMA2000 EV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
China Mobile version:
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40)
China Telecom version:
LTE (1, 3)
TD-LTE (41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB575152LU
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on silver
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot
• HD 720p video recording with update Android
• Java framework
• Colors: White
• Baidu Maps, Weibo

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)Vivo X5Max
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)feature not registered
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