Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2021 7:08 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(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!

19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+2GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+32GB (23GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)69% Thinner	vs	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+720x1600 pixels122% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+270 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+6.5"51% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)55% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.1 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+5000 mAh115% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2330 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
211 grams (7.39 ounces)	vs	+208 grams (7.28 ounces)1% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage 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
7.75W	vs	+10W29% 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	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Other model names	Galaxy A03 Core SM-A032M Single-SIM	Galaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010
Country or region available	Mexico, Peru	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/15/2021	7/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight	211 grams (7.39 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 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-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
System version	Android 11	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	Android Go edition	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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 A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)