Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) vs Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy SL vs Lenovo Phab 2 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/28/2016 7:26 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Lenovo Phab 2 Pro X Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M) Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)

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5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	vs	25 Advantages Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)98% Lighter	vs	259 grams (9.07 ounces)
+10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)1% Thinner	vs	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
478MB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR38 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT SuperClear LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+459 PPI97% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.4"60% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+4050 mAh145% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003	Lenovo Phab2 Pro Dual-Sim 64GB PB2-690M
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Lenovo
Release date	3/19/2011	11/1/2016
Depth	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)	88.6 x 179.8 millimeters (3.49 x 7.08 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	259 grams (9.07 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	459 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
RAM memory	478MB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
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	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	4050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.5 hours	18 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	312 hours (13 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on silver • HD 720p video recording with update Android • Java framework	• Colors: Gunmetal Grey, Champagne Gold • Aluminum body • 2.5D curved glass • 75° wide angle front camera • Dolby Atmos audio (capture 5.1) • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging • Google Tango • Rear camera with depth and motion tracking sensor • Verizon and Sprint not supported
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Phab 2 Pro (PB2-690M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)	feature not registered