Nokia 808 PureView vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 808 PureView vs Samsung Galaxy SL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/26/2012 9:59 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X Nokia 808 PureView 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

360x640

41.5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) Compare Nokia 808 PureView X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 808 PureView

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14 Advantages Nokia 808 PureView	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
+1.3GHz 32bit Single-core30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+512MB7% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	478MB LPDDR
+16GB23% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+(back) 41.5MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)29% Lighter
17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)69% Thinner
360x640 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
184 PPI	vs	+233 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
1400 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

27 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 808 PureView	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	808 PureView	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Other model names	Nokia 808 PureView RM-807, Nokia 808 Pure View 803	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	6/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012	3/19/2011
Depth	17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.37 x 4.88 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 808 PureView	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	184 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	2.5D glass Nokia ClearBlack	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 808 PureView	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
System version	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 808 PureView	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.3GHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Broadcom BCM2763	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 808 PureView	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
RAM memory	512MB	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 808 PureView	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	14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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, HSPA+	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
	Nokia 808 PureView	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	41.5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	7728x5368 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED and Xenon flash on main camera	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 808 PureView	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Nokia 808 PureView	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 808 PureView	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 808 PureView	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
	Nokia 808 PureView	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-4D	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.8 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	540 hours (22.5 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 808 PureView	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	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red • UPnP Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver • HD 720p video recording with update Android Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 808 PureView	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.21W/kg (head), 1.46W/kg (body)	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.23W/kg (head)	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)

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Nokia 808 PureView vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 808 PureView vs Samsung Galaxy SL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Nokia 808 PureView

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate