Nokia C20 vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia C20 and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia C20 | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core |
|---|
| Price | $90 | $5,995 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 6.52 in | 6.5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 191 g | 195 g |
| Released | Apr 2021 | Nov 2021 |
Summary: Nokia C20 is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is ahead on our rating, battery, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Nokia C20 is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Nokia C20 | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Size | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm² (~77.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Brightness | 400 nits (peak) | — |
Platform
| Nokia C20 | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core |
|---|
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 11 (Go edition) |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) | Unisoc SC9863A |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | IMG8322 (PowerVR GE8322) | — |
Memory
| Nokia C20 | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Nokia C20 | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia C20 | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Video | 720p@30fps | Not specified, likely 720p |
Battery
| Nokia C20 | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Po 3000 mAh | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 5W (5V1A) | 7.8W wired |
Body
| Nokia C20 | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core |
|---|
| Dimensions | 169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) | 195 g |
| Build | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Nokia C20 | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Nokia C20 | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core |
|---|
| Announced | 2021, April 08 | 2021, November 15 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, June 06 | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia C20 or Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 3,000 mAh for the Nokia C20 versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core.
Which is lighter, Nokia C20 or Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
Nokia C20 — 191 g for the Nokia C20 versus 195 g for the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core.
Which is newer, Nokia C20 or Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — Apr 2021 for the Nokia C20 versus Nov 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core.
Is the Nokia C20 or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core rated higher?
We rate the Nokia C20 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core 6/10.
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