Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) vs LG K20 (X120BMW)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy SL vs LG K20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/18/2020 2:42 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare LG K20 X Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

22Points LG K20 (X120BMW) Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

480x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K20 (X120BMW)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	vs	22 Advantages LG K20 (X120BMW)
+16GB (13GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+233 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	197 PPI
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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	+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)181% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
478MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR3114% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)28% Thinner
TFT SuperClear LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x960 pixels20% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+5.45"36% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras 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 on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 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 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1650 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh82% 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) (dedicated 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
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	LG K20 (X120BMW)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	K20 (X120BMW)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003	LG K20 2019 LMX120BMW.ACOLBK, LM-X120BMW
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Colombia, Panama
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	3/19/2011	8/7/2019
Depth	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)	71.9 x 148.6 millimeters (2.83 x 5.85 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	LG K20 (X120BMW)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x960 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	197 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	LG K20 (X120BMW)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	LG K20 (X120BMW)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	LG K20 (X120BMW)
RAM memory	478MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	LG K20 (X120BMW)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	150/50 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 Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)	LG K20 (X120BMW)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	LG K20 (X120BMW)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	LG K20 (X120BMW)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	LG K20 (X120BMW)
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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)	LG K20 (X120BMW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	LG K20 (X120BMW)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BL-01
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.5 hours	17 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	LG K20 (X120BMW)
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: Black, Blue, Platinum • Android Go edition • Google assistant • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	LG K20 (X120BMW)
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