Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy SL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/3/2018 10:30 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)

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!

28 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X12 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	478MB LPDDR
+128GB (110GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)41% Thinner	vs	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+1080x2280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+403 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.26"57% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times 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
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 24MP76 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3350 mAh103% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)29% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Other model names	小米8 Lite (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available	(Europe), Taiwan, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2018	3/19/2011
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	6.26" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	3350 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
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: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black on silver • HD 720p video recording with update Android Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)