Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835) vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 610 vs Samsung Galaxy SL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/25/2012 4:47 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 610 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 4GB)

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5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
+8GB (6GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+252 PPI8% 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
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+478MB LPDDR87% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
132 grams (4.62 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)1% Lighter
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)13% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
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
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
1300 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

480x800 pixels

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 610 RM-835	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Egypt, United Arab Emirates
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2012	3/19/2011
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh Tango	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Windows Phone 7.8	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100	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	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 Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
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	f/2.2 (aperture)	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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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
	Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
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
	Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, WAV, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BP-3L	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9.5 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White	• Colors: Black on silver • HD 720p video recording with update Android Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 610 (RM-835)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
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)