Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2021 7:08 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 9:46 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 Core X Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) Compare Samsung Galaxy A03s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	vs	1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)61% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (47GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+196 grams (6.86 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	211 grams (7.39 ounces)
+(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP110% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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.	vs	7.75W
+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)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.

34 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)

Plastic body, glass front

TFT PLS

60Hz

16 million

+27 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 A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Other model names	Galaxy A03s SM-A037M/DS (Dual-SIM)	Galaxy A03 Core SM-A032M Single-SIM
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay	Mexico, Peru
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/18/2021	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/15/2021
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	211 grams (7.39 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (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 A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
System version	Android 11	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1	Android Go edition
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 117611 (v9) Geekbench: 912 (v5.4)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
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	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
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 A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 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	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
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 A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired 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 A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
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. White	• Colors: Black, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M/DS)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered