Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Samsung Galaxy A03s

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy A03 Manufactured in January, 2022, with display 6.5 with chipsetUnisoc T606, vs Samsung Galaxy A03s, Manufactured in August, 2021with chipsetMediaTek Helio P35. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A03
    Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A03s
    • Fingerprint scanner

    Versions

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

    Review

    Key Specs Samsung Galaxy A03 and Samsung Galaxy A03s
    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
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Function
    Importance (Weight)
    Display:
    Camera:
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type PLS TFT PLS TFT
    Size 6.5 in 6.5 in
    Resolution 720x1600 pixels 720x1600 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
    Pixel density 270 ppi 270 ppi
    Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 400 nits 400 nits
    HDR support No No
    Screen-to-body ratio 81.9 % 81.9 %
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Samsung Galaxy A03
    418 nits
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    353 nits
    sRGB gamut96 %93.9 %
    PWM (Flicker)n/a806 Hz
    Response time45 ms43 ms
    Contrast1641:11126:1

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 164.2 mm (6.46 in) 164.2 mm (6.46 in)
    Width 75.9 mm (2.99 in) 75.9 mm (2.99 in)
    Thickness 9.1 mm (0.36 in) 9.1 mm (0.36 in)
    Weight 196 g (6.91 oz) 196 g (6.91 oz)
    Water resistance No No
    Back panel Plastic Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - Black
    - Blue
    - Red
    - White
    - Black
    - Blue
    Fingerprint sensor No Yes In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Samsung Galaxy A03
    81.9 %
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    81.9 %

    Performance

    Testing Samsung Galaxy A03 and Samsung Galaxy A03s In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Unisoc T606 MediaTek Helio P35
    Max Frequency 1600 MHz 2350 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (4 + 4)
    Architecture - 6/1.6 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/1.6 (Cortex-A75)
    - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
    - 4/2.3 (Cortex-A53)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
    Neural Processor No No
    Graphics Mali-G57 MP1 PowerVR GE8320
    GPU Cores 32 32
    GPU Frequency 650 MHz 680 MHz
    FLOPS 83.2 GFLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy A03
    371
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    478
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy A03
    1255
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    1521
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)371478
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)12551521
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Samsung Galaxy A03
    208818
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    143617
    CPU7730051263
    GPU2212120113
    Memory4918635388
    UX6021136853
    NanoReview Score208818143617
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Samsung Galaxy A03
    407
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    n/a
    Max Surface Temp.43.2 °Cn/a
    Stability97 %n/a
    Graphics Test2 fpsn/a
    Graphics Score407n/a
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Samsung Galaxy A03
    6773
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    n/a
    Writing score8595n/a
    Web score6021n/a
    Video editing3936n/a
    Data manipulation5354n/a
    NanoReview Score6773n/a

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 3 GB
    - 4 GB
    - 3 GB
    - 4 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X n/a
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 32 GB
    - 64 GB
    - 128 GB
    - 32 GB
    - 64 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 13) Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 13)
    OS Size 13.5 GB 13.2 GB
    UI Skin One UI Core 5.1 One UI Core 5.0

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 15 W 15 W
    Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (20% in 40 min) Yes (15% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time 3:35 h 3:38 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Samsung Galaxy A03
    21:21
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    25:37
    Web Browsing09:11 h11:05 h
    Video Playback11:46 h15:35 h
    Games05:23 h06:17 h
    Standby Mode103 h116 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 48 MP 13 MP
    Photo resolution 8000x6000 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: 48 MP
    Depth: 2 MP
    Standard: 13 MP
    Macro: 2 MP
    Depth: 2 MP
    Features Bokeh effect Bokeh effect
    Main lens
    Matrix48 MP13 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
    Pixel size0.8 μmn/a
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 5 MP 5 MP
    Photo resolution 2560x1960 pixels 2560x1960 pixels
    Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
    Sensor CMOS CMOS
    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 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5 5
    Bluetooth features LE, A2DP LE, A2DP
    USB type Micro USB USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    NFC* No Varies by region
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800GSM GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
    3G BandsUMTS B1 (2100), B5(850), B8 (900)UMTS B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)
    LTE category44
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Mono Mono
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio n/a Yes
    Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Samsung Galaxy A03
    81.9 dB
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    86.5 dB

    Other

    Class Budget Budget
    Announced November, 2021 yr August, 2021 yr
    Release Date January, 2022 yr August, 2021 yr
    Launch Price ($) 140 159
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Proximity Sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included Yes 8 W Yes 15 W
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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