Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)

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

6/27/2013 10:17 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate X Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D) Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)

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 4GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
+1650 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+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
478MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR7% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+16GB (15GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
131 grams (4.59 ounces)	vs	+119 grams (4.17 ounces)10% Lighter
10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)7% Thinner
TFT SuperClear LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
VGA (720x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

26 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

480x800 pixels

233 PPI

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

+19 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 4GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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Model	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003	Telus Samsung Fascinate 3G+ SGH-T959D
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Egypt, United Arab Emirates	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/19/2011	11/1/2010
Depth	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)	64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	119 grams (4.17 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	233 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 4GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
RAM memory	478MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	16GB (15GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
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
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
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)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
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)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.5 hours	6 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not 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 • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher) Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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