Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) smartphone

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003)

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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Our rating4/107/10
Battery1,650 mAh1,500 mAh
Storage (max)32 GB32 GB
Screen size4 in4 in
Main camera5 MP8.1 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)131 g135 g
ReleasedFeb 2011Mar 2010
Summary: Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter). Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is ahead on our rating, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) and Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.

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Display

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
TypeSC-LCD (Super Clear LCD) capacitive touchscreen, 16M colorsTFT capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors (hardware 16M colors)
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~57.3% screen-to-body ratio)4.0 inches
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)480 x 854 pixels, FWVGA, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla GlassNot specified

Platform

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
OSAndroid 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread); TouchWiz UI 3.0 (upgradable to 4.0)Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.3.3 (Gingerbread)
ChipsetTI OMAP 3630Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A81 GHz Scorpion (single-core)
GPUPowerVR SGX530Adreno 200

Memory

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Card slotmicroSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)microSDHC, up to 32GB (8GB card included)
Internal4GB or 16GB (512MB RAM)1GB storage, 384MB RAM

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Single5 MP, autofocus8.1 MP, autofocus, LED flash
FeaturesGeo-tagging, smile detection, self-timer, mosaic, panorama16x digital zoom, image stabilization, geo-tagging, smile detection, face detection
Video720p@30fps720p@30fps (after Android 2.1 update)

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Single0.3 MP (VGA)None
VideoNo—

Battery

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
TypeRemovable Li-IonRemovable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BST-41)
Capacity1650 mAh—
Charging—Standard charging

Body

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Dimensions123.7 x 64.2 x 10.6 mm (4.87 x 2.53 x 0.42 in)119 x 63 x 13 mm
Weight131 g (4.62 oz)135 g
SIMMini-SIMMini-SIM

Comms

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX2.1, A2DP
GPSYes, with A-GPS—
RadioFM RadioNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
Positioning—GPS, A-GPS

Launch

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Announced2011, JanuaryNovember 2009
StatusReleased 2011, FebruaryDiscontinued

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) or Sony Ericsson Xperia X10?

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) — 1,650 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) versus 1,500 mAh for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10.

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) or Sony Ericsson Xperia X10?

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) — 131 g for the Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) versus 135 g for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) or Sony Ericsson Xperia X10?

Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) — Feb 2011 for the Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) versus Mar 2010 for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10.

Is the Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) or the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) 4/10 and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 7/10.

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