Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)

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

5/31/2022 6:17 PM, updated: 3/16/2023 5:41 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 X Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus 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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+316 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage 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)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)157% 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.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+32GB (18GB available)38% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)4% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
4.65"	vs	+6.5"40% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 2MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)56% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1850 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh170% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/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

21 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+14 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 Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Verizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, Toro	Galaxy A03 SM-A035M/Dual-SIM (32GB+3GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Chile
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011	1/21/2022, Announced: 11/26/2021
Depth	9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.65" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	316 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 Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (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	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 179555 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 13)	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	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	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	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	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)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	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	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face 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 Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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 Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1850 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	feature not registered
Standby	150 hours (6.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.316W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	0.55W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered