LG Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG Stylus 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A03 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2022 6:10 PM, updated: 3/16/2023 5:41 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 X LG Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) Compare LG Stylus 3 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 128GB)

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 Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)23% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+(front) 8MP63% 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
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+128GB (105GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
258 PPI	vs	+270 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"	vs	+6.5"14% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 2MP3 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/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3080 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh62% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
6W	vs	+7.75W29% 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.
802.11 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
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
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Model	Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Other model names	LG Stylus 3 M400DK 16GB, LG-M400DK, LGM400DK, LG PH3	Galaxy A03 SM-A035M Single-SIM (128GB+4GB RAM)
Country or region available	India, Sri Lanka	(Latin America), Argentina
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2017	1/21/2022, Announced: 11/26/2021
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	79.8 x 155.6 millimeters (3.14 x 6.13 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 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
	LG Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	258 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 Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 520Mhz	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 179555 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (105GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-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 900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (3, 5) TD-LTE (40) VoLTE	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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
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	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 Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 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 Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	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 Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44E1F	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3080 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
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: Gray, Gold • Smart Pen Pro • Quick Shutter, Quick Selfie	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Stylus 3 (Dual M400DK)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
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