Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL review: Through different eyes

2 February 2011
Success breeds imitation and we have the next Galaxy SL remake to bear witness. But make no mistake about it – the Samsung I9003 is not just another clone, with changes running skin deep. We are talking a new screen, CPU and a different battery here...

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  • AnonD-5839
  • utA
  • 10 Apr 2011

battery life is no too good !!!! any option for it to make it better

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    • AnonD-5839
    • utA
    • 10 Apr 2011

    can we use i9003 with out a screen guard ????? is any scratch on the screen is possible eh with out it

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      • anon
      • utT
      • 07 Apr 2011

      The Audio quality is pathetic as usual.

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        • jenko
        • PIP
        • 06 Apr 2011

        DC, 30 Mar 2011Hi Friends, I just bought the galaxy sl with super clear l... morehave you tried to use MoboPlayer..I've installed in my SGSL and it's works.

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          • Anonymous
          • pXB
          • 04 Apr 2011

          audio quality, 03 Mar 2011one month, when will the audio quality be updated? Thanksaudio quality?

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            • AnonD-5314
            • Pxm
            • 03 Apr 2011

            http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9003_galaxy_sl-review-562p5.php

            Typo at the Text Input options.

            "As far as the text input options are concerned, the I9010 Galaxy SL GA comes with the Samsung home-backed keyboard preinstalled."

            Should be I9003.

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              • Viney
              • utR
              • 01 Apr 2011

              Dear Friends,I have owned a new i9003 but sorry to inform u that its internal memory is only 4GB instead of 16GB

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                • DC
                • KAH
                • 30 Mar 2011

                Hi Friends,
                I just bought the galaxy sl with super clear lcd. I am facing some major issues with playback of high definition videos in mp4 format. I am able to play the same videos in galaxy tab, galaxy s amoled version and also the Samsung wave. The default video player in my phone is not supporting the playback of high definition mp4 videos. I tried downloading at least 6-7 different video players from the android market but again facing problems. Some of the players like rockplayer and V player are able to play the same video but at a very very slow frame rate. The sound is alright but video playback is very poor with extremely slow frame rate. Its as if the video is being played in slow motion. The sound comes earlier whereas the video playback falls behind with slow framerate. The same videos are playing completely smoothly in galaxy tab and samsung wave default video player. So friends any idea how I could play hi definition videos is my galaxy s 4gb lcd version ?

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                  • Girish
                  • vIx
                  • 30 Mar 2011

                  Dear Friends, as far as price point is concerned and the features and specifications offered by Samsung Galaxy I9003 there is no competition in the market.Super LCD, 4 inch dispaly, Android 2.2, front camera for 3G calling, resolution,1Gz processor, upgrade to gingerbread etc.It is definately value for money. We Indians do consider pricing as an important part of our buying process. Must congratulate Samsung once again(after superamoled WAVE) for introducing a high end phone in sub 20K category. By the way I have LG optimus one which rules in sales numbers in its category of price band.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • IaH
                    • 28 Mar 2011

                    Somebody please tell me how to change the music players default wallpaper in samsung galaxy sl

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                      • 123anurag
                      • sGP
                      • 27 Mar 2011

                      one day since i got Samsung Glxy S i9003, its GPS is not working even when tried in open area.Can anybody solve this problem. Rest phone is working fine

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                        • Anonymous
                        • mxs
                        • 27 Mar 2011

                        Does anyone know if the video player support .srt subtitles? And something about the mp3 player audio quality? I have to choose between this and Nokia n8 (I own a dying iPhone 3gs now, my priorities are : music videos -divx with subs- & internet) Thanks

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                          • sriramyt
                          • vG%
                          • 24 Mar 2011

                          AnonD-4226, 20 Mar 2011Hi I am also facing same GPS position fixing problem even i... moremy problem solved after following this link with mobile gprs intead of wifi http://www.androidng.com/fix-galaxy-s-gps

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                            • sriramyt
                            • vG%
                            • 24 Mar 2011

                            AnonD-4226, 20 Mar 2011Hi I am also facing same GPS position fixing problem even i... moremy gps problem solved when i enabled my mobile gprs previously i was using my broad band wifi instead of gprs

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                              • Sahil
                              • bCe
                              • 22 Mar 2011

                              Ramesh, 02 Mar 2011Could one confirm whether video calling is possble in galax... moreyes it is possible

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                                • Anonymous
                                • 2Zi
                                • 21 Mar 2011

                                AnonD-4226, 20 Mar 2011Can any one please tell me this galaxy s lcd is having gori... moreYes, It has Gorilla Glass Display.

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                                  • TheNerd
                                  • 2Z4
                                  • 20 Mar 2011

                                  Been using it for 10 days now, and am blown off by what Samsung can offer at this price.
                                  No GPS issue, no antenna issue, no problem.
                                  Good job, Sammy!

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                                    • AnonD-4226
                                    • vGC
                                    • 20 Mar 2011

                                    Can any one please tell me this galaxy s lcd is having gorilla glass or not?

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                                      • AnonD-4226
                                      • vGC
                                      • 20 Mar 2011

                                      Prav, 20 Mar 2011Yeah, I have been having the GT-i9003 for a week & till... moreHi I am also facing same GPS position fixing problem even in fully open area.

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                                        • sriram
                                        • vGC
                                        • 20 Mar 2011

                                        Hi I bought galaxy s lcd GT-I9003 on 14/03/2011. I am facing some problem in GPS ,it is not fixing position even in fully open area, is there any one else know how to solve or facing same problem please replay me.