Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2021 5:03 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 10:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
+720x1600 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+270 PPI	vs	268 PPI
+6.5"2% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+Ambient light sensor	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh	vs	4000 mAh
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
2GB LPDDR4X	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X
211 grams (7.39 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)25% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)17% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLED
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP123% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP
Not supported	vs	+Compass
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2D
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Not supported	vs	+Gyroscope
7.75W	vs	+15W
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellation
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LE
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-C

31 Common items in both devices

32GB (23GB available) / 32GB (21GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

+24 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
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Model	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy A03 Core SM-A032M/Dual-SIM	Galaxy A20 SM-A205F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Europe), (Global, International), India
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/15/2021	4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	211 grams (7.39 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 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/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	268 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-A032M/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
System version	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	Android Go edition	One UI 2.5 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 122778 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
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	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-A032M/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
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.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.23W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)