Nokia 7.1 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Side by side comparison between Nokia 7.1 vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.84"
IPS
IPS
1080x2280
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3060
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
8
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Nokia 7.1 (64GB)
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26 Advantages 
4 Advantages | 19 Common items in both devices |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| +12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Nokia 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) | |
| Model | 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) |
| Other model names | Nokia 7.1 TA-1097, TA-1096, TA-1095, TA-1085, HMD Rooster | Galaxy A03 Core SM-A032M Single-SIM |
| Country or region available |    (Global, International), (Latin America), USA |   Mexico, Peru |
| Brand | Nokia | Samsung |
| Release date | 10/1/2018 | 12/6/2021, Announced: 11/15/2021 |
| Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71.18 x 149.7 millimeters (2.8 x 5.89 in) | 75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in) |
| Weight | 160 grams (5.6 ounces) | 211 grams (7.39 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Nokia 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 5.84" inches | 6.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2280 pixels | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 432 PPI | 270 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Nokia 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) | |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | Android Go edition |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Nokia 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm) | 64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Nokia 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Nokia 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) VoLTE | 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 | ||
| Nokia 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12µm | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.28µm 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 | ||
| Nokia 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 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 | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Nokia 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
| Radio | Not supported | 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 | ||
| Nokia 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Nokia 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Nokia 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3060 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 19.5 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | 408 hours (17 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Nokia 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) | |
| 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: Gloss midnight blue, gloss steel • Android One • 19:9 display ratio • HDR10 display • Zeiss optics back camera | • Colors: Black, Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Nokia 7.1 (64GB) | Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.26W/kg (head), 1.74W/kg (body) | feature not registered |