Samsung Galaxy A02s vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A02s and the Samsung Galaxy A03s, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Price | $37 | $32 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 196 g | 196 g |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Aug 2021 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A02s and Samsung Galaxy A03s are evenly matched on the measured specs.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy A03s is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Type | PLS IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Unspecified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 Core |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 450 (11 nm) | MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Triple | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | Unspecified | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W fast charging | 15W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm | 164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 196 g |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP | 5.0, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | Micro-USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, November 24 | 2021, August 18 |
| Released | 2021, January 04 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2021, August 18 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A02s or Samsung Galaxy A03s?
Samsung Galaxy A03s — Jan 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A02s versus Aug 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A03s.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A02s or the Samsung Galaxy A03s rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A02s 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A03s 6/10.
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