Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) vs Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy SL vs Xiaomi Mi A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/28/2019 8:03 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi A3 X Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.088"
AMOLED

720x1560

48
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4030
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A3 (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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	vs	29 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
478MB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X8 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)24 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)25% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT SuperClear LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1560 pixels193% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+282 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.088"52% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash 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) 32MP103 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 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) 450 Mbps62 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+4030 mAh144% 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003	Xiaomi Mi A3 (Android One), M1906F9SH, M1906F9SI
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Egypt, United Arab Emirates	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/19/2011	7/24/2019, Announced: 7/17/2019
Depth	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)	71.85 x 153.48 millimeters (2.83 x 6.04 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	6.088" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 11
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	Android One
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
RAM memory	478MB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	450/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE
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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
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	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	4030 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (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: Gray, White, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (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)	feature not registered