Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy SL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/6/2024 8:02 PM, updated: 5/20/2025 8:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 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 A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)

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!

32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR516 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	478MB LPDDR
+128GB (109GB available)54 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)29% Thinner	vs	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+1080x2340 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+390 PPI67% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.6"65% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP13 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 32MP103 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps416 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
213 grams (7.46 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)63% Lighter
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIM	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	Egypt, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024	3/19/2011
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	213 grams (7.46 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Corning Gorilla Glass	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	390 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	One UI 6.1 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 530	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10) Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.1	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	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 A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon	• Colors: Black on silver • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • WiFi hotspot • HD 720p video recording with update Android • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	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)