Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510) vs Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy 551 vs Samsung Galaxy S SCL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/19/2012 12:50 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S SCL X Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003) Compare Samsung Galaxy 551 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 S SCL (GT-i9003)

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!

2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
+512MB7% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	478MB LPDDR
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (173MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	vs	+10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)44% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
240x400 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
146 PPI	vs	+233 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4"25% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+VGA (720x480)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh38% 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
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
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Model	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy i5510, Samsung Callisto	Movistar Samsung Galaxy SL GT-i9003L, Samsung SCL
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe)	Spain
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2010	3/19/2011
Depth	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 111 millimeters (2.17 x 4.37 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 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
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	146 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
System version	Android 2.2 Froyo	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (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
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
RAM memory	512MB	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (173MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
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 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 900/2100	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
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	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
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
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
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	3GP, 3G2, MJPG, MP4, WMV, H.263	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	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	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	370 hours (15.4 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 1GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • HD 720p video recording with update Android Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.37W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.353W/kg (head)