Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) vs Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy SL vs Lenovo Z2 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/21/2018 9:54 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Lenovo Z2 Plus 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)

27Points Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
LTPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	vs	27 Advantages Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
478MB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR48 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+64GB (53GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)25% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+441 PPI89% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP160% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The 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	+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat 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
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UV radiationAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh112% 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)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	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices

TFT SuperClear LCD / LTPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003	Lenovo ZUK Z2132 4GB RAM, Lenovo Z2132
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), India
Brand	Samsung	Lenovo
Release date	3/19/2011	6/1/2016
Depth	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)	68.9 x 141.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.58 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 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 Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	LTPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	441 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 Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
RAM memory	478MB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.34µm pixel
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 Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
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/2.0 (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 Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.1 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor UV radiation
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
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, 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: Titanium Black, Ceramic White • Aluminum frame • Back glass • ZUI 2.5 • Always-on display • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 64GB)
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