Motorola Defy (MB525) vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)

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

6/25/2012 10:22 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X Motorola Defy (MB525) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)

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7 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
+512MB LPDDR7% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	478MB LPDDR
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+265 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB (1.29GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)27% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
3.7"	vs	+4"8% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+VGA (720x480)13% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer
1540 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Other model names	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	10/12/2010	3/19/2011
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	MOTOBLUR 1.5	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	2GB (1.29GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900 North America: UMTS 1700/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	238 hours (9.9 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver • HD 720p video recording with update Android Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)