Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Xiaomi Redmi 9A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A03s | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.53 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 196 g | 196 g |
| Released | Aug 2021 | Jul 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A03s is ahead on wired charging. Xiaomi Redmi 9A is ahead on storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 9A is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A03s | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.53 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Protection | Unspecified | Not specified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A03s | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 Core | Android 10, MIUI 12 (upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5) |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) | MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A03s | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A03s | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Triple | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A03s | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A03s | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po |
| Charging | 15W wired | 10W wired |
| Capacity | — | 5000 mAh, non-removable |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A03s | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm | 164.9 x 77.07 x 9.0 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 196 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A03s | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | — | No |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A03s | Xiaomi Redmi 9A |
|---|
| Announced | 2021, August 18 | 2020, June 30 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, August 18 | Available. Released 2020, July 07 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A03s or Xiaomi Redmi 9A?
Samsung Galaxy A03s — Aug 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A03s versus Jul 2020 for the Xiaomi Redmi 9A.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi Redmi 9A rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A03s 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 9A 6/10.
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