LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A03 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2022 6:09 PM, updated: 3/16/2023 5:41 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 X LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB) Compare LG Nexus 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)

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 Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)41% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+318 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)52% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+32GB (18GB available)38% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
768x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels17% Higher resolution screen
4.7"	vs	+6.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 2MP5 times 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
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(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 5.0 Lollipop	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh138% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

16 Common items in both devices

9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
Other model names	LG Google Nexus 4 E960, LG Nexus 4, LG Mako	Galaxy A03 SM-A035M Single-SIM (32GB+3GB RAM)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Argentina, Peru
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	11/13/2012	1/21/2022, Announced: 11/26/2021
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.7 x 5.27 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 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
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	318 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
System version	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (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	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 179555 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
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	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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+, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) BL-T5	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 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	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	390 hours (16.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black • Panorama photo • Miracast • WiFi dual-band • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.55W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)	0.55W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)	feature not registered