Asus Padfone 2 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Padfone 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A03 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2022 5:27 PM, updated: 3/16/2023 5:41 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 X Asus Padfone 2 (16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

720x1280

13
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2140
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB) Compare Asus Padfone 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)45% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+TFT Super IPS+Advantage TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+312 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+64GB (47GB available)194% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
4.7"	vs	+6.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2140 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh134% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
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Model	Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Asus Padfone 2, Asus Pad Fone 2, Asus A68	Galaxy A03 SM-A035M/Dual-SIM (64GB+4GB RAM)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2012	1/21/2022, Announced: 11/26/2021
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.9 x 137.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.43 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 179555 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4032x3224 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2140 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	352 hours (14.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • ASUS SonicMaster sound • ASUS Waveshare UI • HDMI 1.4a • Wi-Fi dual-band • Wi-Fi hotspot • Optional: Padfone Station with 10.1 inches IPS display, 1280x800 pixels, 5000 mAh battery, 514g • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.55W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered