Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)

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

9/23/2012 2:10 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:41 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) Compare Sony Xperia TX X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)

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24 Advantages Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)108% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR2114% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	478MB LPDDR
+16GB (11GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+127 grams (4.45 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)23% Thinner	vs	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+323 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+4.55"14% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13.2MP168% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1750 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

23 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
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Model	Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia TX LT29, Sony Hayabusa	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Egypt, United Arab Emirates
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2012	3/19/2011
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.6 x 131 millimeters (2.7 x 5.16 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	127 grams (4.45 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	4.55" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	323 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	ShatterShield	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4192x3144 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	16x digital zoom 3D sweep panorama	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink PlayNow Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver • HD 720p video recording with update Android Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.08W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head)	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)