Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy SL vs Samsung Galaxy A6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/17/2018 11:06 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A6 X Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
+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	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)2 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 (51GB 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
10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)38% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT SuperClear LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1480 pixels178% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+294 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5.6"40% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 16MP2 times 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) 16MP51 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 10Advantage Android 10 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 sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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

17 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)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003	Galaxy A6 2018 SM-A600F/Dual-sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Pakistan
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/19/2011	5/22/2018
Depth	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)	70.8 x 149.9 millimeters (2.79 x 5.9 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	294 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)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 10
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	478MB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	64GB (51GB 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)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
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	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 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
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)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
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	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not 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)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.5 hours	20 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
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, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 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)	0.487W/kg (head), 1.386W/kg (body)