Home Phone comparison Samsung Galaxy A03s and Samsung Galaxy A12 - Which is better?

Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Samsung Galaxy A12

38 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A03s
VS
41 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A12
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Samsung Galaxy A12

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy A03s Manufactured in August, 2021, with display 6.5 with chipsetMediaTek Helio P35, vs Samsung Galaxy A12, Manufactured in December, 2020 with chipsetMediaTek Helio P35. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Lighter design: 196g vs 205g
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A12

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 2/32 GB
    - 3/32 GB
    - 4/32 GB
    - 4/64 GB    		 - 2/32 GB
    - 3/32 GB
    - 3/128 GB
    - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 6/128 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Samsung Galaxy A03s and Samsung Galaxy A12
    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)
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    vs
    Samsung Galaxy A12

    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 450 nits
    HDR support No No
    Screen-to-body ratio 81.9 % 82.1 %
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    353 nits
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    470 nits
    sRGB gamut93.9 %96.3 %
    PWM (Flicker)806 Hz337 Hz
    Response time43 ms52 ms
    Contrast1126:1864:1
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Samsung Galaxy A03s], [Samsung Galaxy A12]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 164.2 mm (6.46 in) 164 mm (6.46 in)
    Width 75.9 mm (2.99 in) 75.8 mm (2.98 in)
    Thickness 9.1 mm (0.36 in) 8.9 mm (0.35 in)
    Weight 196 g (6.91 oz) 205 g (7.23 oz)
    Water resistance No No
    Back panel Plastic Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - White
    - Black
    - Blue    		 - White
    - Black
    - Blue
    - Red
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    81.9 %
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    82.1 %

    Performance

    Testing Samsung Galaxy A03s and Samsung Galaxy A12 In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset MediaTek Helio P35 MediaTek Helio P35
    Max Frequency 2350 MHz 2300 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
    Architecture - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
    - 4/2.3 (Cortex-A53)    		 - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
    - 4/2.3 (Cortex-A53)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
    Neural Processor No No
    Graphics PowerVR GE8320 PowerVR GE8320
    GPU Cores 32 32
    GPU Frequency 680 MHz 680 MHz
    FLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    478
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    480
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    1521
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    1522
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)478480
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15211522
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    143617
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    147439
    CPU5126352120
    GPU2011318126
    Memory3538839276
    UX3685337917
    NanoReview Score143617147439

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 3 GB
    - 4 GB    		 - 3 GB
    - 4 GB
    - 6 GB
    Memory Type n/a LPDDR4
    Memory Frequency n/a 1866 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 32 GB
    - 64 GB    		- 32 GB
    - 64 GB
    - 128 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 13) Android 10.0 (Upgradeable to Android 13)
    OS Size 13.2 GB 13 GB
    UI Skin One UI Core 5.0 One UI Core 5.1

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 15 W 15 W
    Battery Type Li-ion Li-Po
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (15% in 30 min) Yes (20% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time 3:38 h 3:03 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    25:37
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    26:02
    Web Browsing11:05 h11:00 h
    Video Playback15:35 h13:25 h
    Games06:17 h06:03 h
    Standby Mode116 h133 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 13 MP 48 MP
    Photo resolution 4128x3096 pixels 8000x6000 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
    Wide-angle lens n/a 123 °
    Lenses count Standard: 13 MP
    Macro: 2 MP
    Depth: 2 MP    		 Standard: 48 MP
    Ultra-wide: 5 MP
    Macro: 2 MP
    Depth: 2 MP
    Features Bokeh effect - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix13 MP48 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/2.0
    Focal lengthn/a26 mm
    Sensorn/aSamsung S5KGM2
    Sensor sizen/a1/2
    Pixel sizen/a0.8 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrixn/a5 MP
    Aperturen/af/2.2
    Stabilizationn/aDigital
    Main camera DxOMark results
    Photo quality
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    96
    Video quality
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    80
    Overall camera score
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    90
    Sources: DxOMark [Samsung Galaxy A12]

    Front camera

    Matrix 5 MP 8 MP
    Photo resolution 2560x1960 pixels 3264x2448 pixels
    Aperture f/2.2 f/2.0
    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 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
    Bluetooth version 5 5
    Bluetooth features LE, A2DP PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    NFC* Varies by region Yes
    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, DCS1800, PCS1900GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
    3G BandsUMTS B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)UMTS B1 (2100), B5(850), B8 (900)
    LTE category47
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Mono Mono
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Samsung Galaxy A03s
    86.5 dB
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    80.9 dB

    Other

    Class Budget Budget
    Announced August, 2021 yr November, 2020 yr
    Release Date August, 2021 yr December, 2020 yr
    Launch Price ($) 159 180
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Proximity Sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included Yes 15 W n/a
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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