Samsung Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)

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

5/31/2022 6:17 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 8:30 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 X Samsung Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	vs	22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)58% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)144% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4.49GB available)	vs	+32GB (18GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+270 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.5"51% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 2MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh178% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+7.75W55% 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
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
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Model	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Core Duos GT-i8262 Dual-sim	Galaxy A03 SM-A035M/Dual-SIM (32GB+3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Chile
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/13/2013	1/21/2022, Announced: 11/26/2021
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.6 x 129.3 millimeters (2.66 x 5.09 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 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 Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	Samsung TouchWiz	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 179555 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB (4.49GB available) eMMC 4.41	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: White, Blue • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.55W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.29W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)	feature not registered