Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB) vs Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Huawei Mate 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2022 6:08 PM, updated: 3/16/2023 5:41 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 9 X Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	vs	22 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+6.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5.9"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 2MP57% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64GB (47GB available)	vs	+64GB (53GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files
196 grams (6.86 ounces)	vs	+190 grams (6.65 ounces)3% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+373 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED 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	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4

16 million

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Other model names	Galaxy A03 SM-A035M Single-SIM (64GB+4GB RAM)	Huawei Mate 9 L09 Single-Sim, Huawei Manhattan
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	1/21/2022, Announced: 11/26/2021	12/1/2016
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	78.9 x 156.9 millimeters (3.11 x 6.18 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	373 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
System version	Android 11	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 179555 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
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	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
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, Red	• Colors: Black, White, Gray, Silver, Gold, Brown • Metal body • EMUI 5.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Leica optics camera • Fast battery charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 64GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.55W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered