LG K40S (X430BMW) vs Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between LG K40S vs Samsung Galaxy A03s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/2/2021 10:31 AM, updated: 7/6/2022 7:34 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03s X LG K40S (X430BMW) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS) Compare LG K40S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)

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 LG K40S (X430BMW)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)6% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+276 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP6% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP
+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)
+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (18GB available)	vs	+64GB (47GB available)161% More internal storage for applications and files
720x1520 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
6.1"	vs	+6.5"7% Larger screen
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
3500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
6W	vs	+15W150% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

33 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
Other model names	LG K40s LM-X430BMW, LMX430BMW (3GB RAM)	Galaxy A03s SM-A037M/DS (Dual-SIM)
Country or region available	Brazil	(Latin America), Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2019	8/18/2021
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 156.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.15 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels (19:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	276 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	LG K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 117611 (v9) Geekbench: 912 (v5.4)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
📷 Camera
	LG K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21.12μm117°	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 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	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	432 hours (18 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue • DTS:X 3D sound surround • Eco Playback	• Colors: Black, Blue. White
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K40S (X430BMW)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.45W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered