ZTE Blade L2 (UK) vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Blade L2 vs Samsung Galaxy SL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/16/2014 6:24 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X ZTE Blade L2 (UK) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) Compare ZTE Blade L2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Blade L2 (UK)

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14 Advantages ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core82% 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
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)18% Thinner	vs	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+5"25% Larger screen	vs	4"
+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 only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+FWVGA (854x480)19% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 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+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)27% Lighter
196 PPI	vs	+233 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

26 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
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Model	Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Other model names	Virgin ZTE Blade L2 United Kingdom version 86342502	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available	Scotland, England, Ireland	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2014	3/19/2011
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.2 x 142.5 millimeters (2.84 x 5.61 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 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
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582M	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
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	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	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
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	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 only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
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) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	480 hours (20 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White	• Colors: Black on silver • HD 720p video recording with update Android Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	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)