Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy A03 Core Manufactured in December, 2021, with display 6.5 with chipsetUnisoc SC9863A, vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C, Manufactured in September, 2020 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G35. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
  • Higher pixel density: 270ppi
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 9C
  • Larger display: 6.53in
  • Lighter design: 196g vs 211g
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5 vs 4.2
  • Fingerprint scanner

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options 2/32 GB - 2/32 GB
- 2/64 GB
- 3/32 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 3/128 GB
- 4/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core and Xiaomi Redmi 9C
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type PLS TFT IPS LCD
Size 6.5 in 6.53 in
Resolution 720x1600 pixels 720x1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 270 ppi 269 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 450 nits 400 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 81.9 % 81.1 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
413 nits
sRGB gamutn/a92.9 %
PWM (Flicker)n/a17120 Hz
Response timen/a47 ms
Contrastn/a881:1

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 164.2 mm (6.46 in) 164.9 mm (6.49 in)
Width 75.9 mm (2.99 in) 77 mm (3.03 in)
Thickness 9.1 mm (0.36 in) 9 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 211 g (7.44 oz) 196 g (6.91 oz)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - Black
- Blue
- Gray
- Blue
- Green
- Purple
Fingerprint sensor No Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
81.9 %
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
81.1 %

Performance

Testing Samsung Galaxy A03 Core and Xiaomi Redmi 9C In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Unisoc SC9863A MediaTek Helio G35
Max Frequency 1600 MHz 2300 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.2 (Cortex-A55)
- 4/1.6 (Cortex-A55)
- 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2.3 (Cortex-A53)
Process n/a TSMC
Transistor Size 28 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor No No
Graphics PowerVR GE8322 PowerVR GE8320
GPU Cores 64 32
GPU Frequency 550 MHz 680 MHz
FLOPS 70.4 GFLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
486
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
479
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
1533
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
1522
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)486479
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15331522
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
119450
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
141956
CPU4732454580
GPU1461317708
Memory3499137174
UX2252232494
NanoReview Score119450141956

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 2 GB - 2 GB
- 3 GB
- 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR3 LPDDR4X
Channels 1 2
Storage
Storage Capacity32 GB- 32 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 12) Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 11)
OS Size 8.8 GB 18 GB
UI Skin One UI Core 4.0 MIUI 12

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 10 W 10 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-Po
Removable Yes No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging No No
Full Charge Time 2:50 h 2:59 h

Main camera

Matrix 8 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels 4128x3096 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash LED LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion No No
Lenses count Standard: 8 MP Standard: 13 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Features Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/1.8
Focal lengthn/a28 mm
Sensor sizen/a1/3.1
Pixel sizen/a1.12 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 5 MP 5 MP
Photo resolution 2560x1920 pixels 2560x1960 pixels
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
Sensor CMOS CMOS
Pixel size n/a 1.12 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Wi-Fi features - Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 4.2 5
Bluetooth features LE, A2DP LE, HID, A2DP
USB type Micro USB Micro USB
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* No Yes
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800GSM B2/3/5/8
3G BandsUMTS B1 (2100), B5(850), B8 (900)WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20)
LTE category44
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio n/a Yes
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi 9C
77.7 dB

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced November, 2021 yr June, 2020 yr
Release Date December, 2021 yr September, 2020 yr
Launch Price ($) 120 110
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 10 W n/a
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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