Samsung Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A02s vs Samsung Galaxy S SCL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2021 5:12 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S SCL X Samsung Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003) Compare Samsung Galaxy A02s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 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!

25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	478MB LPDDR
+32GB (21GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)16% Thinner	vs	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+720x1600 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+270 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.5"63% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+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)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
196 grams (6.86 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)50% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
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Model	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Other model names	Galaxy A02S SM-A025M/Dual-SIM (32GB + 3GB RAM)	Movistar Samsung Galaxy SL GT-i9003L, Samsung SCL
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	Spain
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/4/2021, Announced: 11/24/2020	3/19/2011
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
System version	Android 10	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 97624 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
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
	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Blue	• Colors: Black, White • HD 720p video recording with update Android • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A02s (SM-A025M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.63W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	0.37W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.353W/kg (head)