HTC One S (Z250E) vs Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs Samsung Galaxy A03s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/2/2021 11:53 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03s X HTC One S (Z250E) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN) Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)

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!

9 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)63% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)17% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	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 Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)151% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (19GB available)58% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels122% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+270 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.5"51% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP110% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	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 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times 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.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
Other model names	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville	Galaxy A03s SM-A037G/DSN (Dual-SIM+NFC)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	(Europe)
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	3/30/2012	8/18/2021
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 12
User Interface	HTS Sense 4.0 UI	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 117611 (v9) Geekbench: 912 (v5.4)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
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	42/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	USA model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 International model: UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
📷 Camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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 • HAC (M3/T3)	• Colors: Black, Blue. White
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037G/DSN)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.67W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)