Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)

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

6/30/2014 10:47 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2430
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy K Zoom 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 K Zoom (4G SM-C115)

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!

27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
+1.7GHz 32bit Hexa-core142% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	478MB LPDDR
+8GB (5GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+306 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+4.8"20% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 20.7MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+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 only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2430 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
200 grams (7 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)53% Lighter
16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)	vs	+10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)57% Thinner
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.

18 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom, Galaxy K zoom LTE C115L	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	(Europe), (Global, International), Egypt, United Arab Emirates
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2014	3/19/2011
Depth	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 137.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.41 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	200 grams (7 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
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Hexa 5260 (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Dual-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T624 MP4	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.0	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	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	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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 K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	2430 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Charcoal Black, Electric Blue, Shimmery White • 2 processors: Quad-core 1.3GHz + Dual-core 1.7GHz • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dropbox 50GB • Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver • HD 720p video recording with update Android • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.513W/kg (head), 1.074W/kg (body)	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.404W/kg (head), 0.369W/kg (body)	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)