Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core 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 A03 Core | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Price | $5,995 | $32 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 195 g | 196 g |
| Released | Nov 2021 | Aug 2021 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A03s is ahead on ram (max), storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A03s is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Unspecified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 Core |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | — | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Triple | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | Not specified, likely 720p | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 7.8W wired | 15W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm | 164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 196 g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP | 5.0, A2DP |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | Samsung Galaxy A03s |
|---|
| Announced | 2021, November 15 | 2021, August 18 |
| Status | Available | Available. Released 2021, August 18 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A03 Core or Samsung Galaxy A03s?
Samsung Galaxy A03s — 2 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core versus 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A03s.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A03 Core or Samsung Galaxy A03s?
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 195 g for the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core versus 196 g for the Samsung Galaxy A03s.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A03 Core or Samsung Galaxy A03s?
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — Nov 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core versus Aug 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A03s.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core or the Samsung Galaxy A03s rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A03s 6/10.
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