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Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003) vs Motorola Atrix (MB861)

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

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Compare Motorola Atrix X Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003) 05Points
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points Motorola Atrix (MB861) Compare Samsung Galaxy S SCL X
4"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Atrix (MB861)

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Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003) vs Atrix (MB861)} 12 Advantages Motorola Atrix (MB861)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)3%
Thinner
vs10.95 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage
TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
478MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR2114%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+275 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
VGA (720x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAhvs+1930 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Mini HDMI Type CAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

26 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
4"
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
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ModelGalaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Atrix (MB861)
Other model namesMovistar Samsung Galaxy SL GT-i9003L, Samsung SCLMotorola Atrix 1 (3G) MB861, Motorola Olympus
Country or region availableSpain
Spain
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date3/19/20114/1/2011
Depth10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)10.95 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)63.5 x 117.75 millimeters (2.5 x 4.64 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
Display typeTFT SuperClear LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~59% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI275 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
RAM memory478MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps14.4/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMini HDMI Type C
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB575152LU
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BH6X
Battery capacity1650 mAh1930 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.5 hours9 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• HD 720p video recording with update Android
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Motorola MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets
• Dock connector
• Speech recognition
• Google Maps Navigation
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Video recording at 1080p via Android 2.3 update
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Motorola Atrix (MB861)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.37W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.353W/kg (head)feature not registered
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