Pantech Discover (P9090) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)

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

12/13/2021 7:08 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 9:46 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 Core X Pantech Discover (P9090) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

720x1280

12.6
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) Compare Pantech Discover X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)

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!

6 Advantages Pantech Discover (P9090)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)56% Lighter	vs	211 grams (7.39 ounces)
+306 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+(back) 12.6MP57% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+CompassAdvantage 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)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)56% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+32GB (23GB available)77% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
4.8"	vs	+6.5"35% Larger screen
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Other model names	AT&T Pantech Discover P9090, Pantech Magnus	Galaxy A03 Core SM-A032M Single-SIM
Country or region available	USA	Mexico, Peru
Brand	Pantech	Samsung
Release date	1/11/2013	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/15/2021
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.6 x 134.2 millimeters (2.7 x 5.28 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	211 grams (7.39 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.8" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Android Go edition
⚙️ Processor
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-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 225	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
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	100/50 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Back camera (main camera)	12.6 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4096x3072 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) PBR-518	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	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Gray • Touch focus • HDR photo • Panorama photo • 3D surround sound • HAC (M3/T4) • DLNA • WiFi dual-band • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Pantech Discover (P9090)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered