Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) vs Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)

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

10/7/2012 3:53 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Motorola Defy Mini X Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual) Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)

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12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	vs	5 Advantages Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB (2GB available)16 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (120MB available)
+10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)19% Thinner	vs	12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+233 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+4"25% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+VGA (720x480)13% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
478MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB7% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
131 grams (4.59 ounces)	vs	+107 grams (3.75 ounces)22% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

(front) 0.3MP

Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003	Motorola Defy Mini XT321 Dual SIM, Dual Chip, Doble SIM
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Egypt, United Arab Emirates	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	3/19/2011	6/1/2012
Depth	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)	58.5 x 109 millimeters (2.3 x 4.29 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
RAM memory	478MB LPDDR	512MB
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	512MB (120MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 4GB)	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
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, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
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, Flash player
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, White • Dust and water resistant • Motorola MOTOBLUR UI • Speech recognition Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)	1.08W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)	feature not registered