Sony Xperia XA (F3111) vs Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)

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

4/19/2016 2:03 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S SCL X Sony Xperia XA (F3111) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003) Compare Sony Xperia XA 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 XA (F3111)

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24 Advantages Sony Xperia XA (F3111)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	478MB LPDDR
+16GB (8.2GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)34% Thinner	vs	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+294 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5"25% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP160% 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
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP25 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 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2300 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + 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, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)5% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
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Model	Xperia XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA PP10 F3111, Sony Tuba SS	Movistar Samsung Galaxy SL GT-i9003L, Samsung SCL
Country or region available	(Europe), Israel	Spain
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2016	3/19/2011
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.8 x 143.6 millimeters (2.63 x 5.65 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (8.2GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + 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 XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	603 hours (25.1 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • PDAF main camera • Exmor RS IMX-258 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 main camera • BRAVIA engine 2 display • ClearAudio+ • PS4 integration	• Colors: Black, White • HD 720p video recording with update Android • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.57W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)	0.37W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.47W/kg (head), 0.47W/kg (body)	0.353W/kg (head)