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Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) vs LG K5 (X220)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy SL vs LG K5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K5 X Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) 05Points
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K5 (X220)

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!

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) vs K5 (X220)} 17 Advantages LG K5 (X220)
+16GB (13GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3GB available)
+233 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core100%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
478MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR3114%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)2%
Lighter
10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)19%
Thinner
TFT SuperClear LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 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 Gingerbreadvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1650 mAhvs+1900 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
ModelGalaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy SL i9003LG K5 X220, LG-X220
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
United Arab Emirates(Europe)
United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
BrandSamsungLG
Release date3/19/20116/1/2016
Depth10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)71.6 x 145 millimeters (2.82 x 5.71 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
Display typeTFT SuperClear LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassDragontrail Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6580M (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
RAM memory478MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)8GB (3GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB575152LU
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.5 hours4 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)100 hours (4.2 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on silver
• HD 720p video recording with update Android
• Java framework
• Colors: Gold, Silver, Titan
• 2.5D Arc Glass screen
• LG KnockCode, KnockOn

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)LG K5 (X220)
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
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