Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2021 4:08 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 9:46 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F) Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
+32GB (23GB available)21% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (19GB available)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+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)
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4X	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
211 grams (7.39 ounces)	vs	+192 grams (6.72 ounces)10% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)2% Thinner
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 11	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
7.75W	vs	+15W94% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

33 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT PLS

60Hz

16 million

720x1600 pixels

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
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Model	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Other model names	Galaxy A03 Core SM-A032F/Dual-SIM	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F Single-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/15/2021	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	211 grams (7.39 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 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
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
System version	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	Android Go edition	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 107157 (v8) Geekbench: 1100 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
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	150/50 Mbps	300/150 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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123° 2MP macro f/2.4 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/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, 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
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast 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
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
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, Blue	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.3W/kg (head)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.24W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)