Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)

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

12/13/2021 5:03 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 9:46 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 Core X Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus 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 A03 Core (SM-A032M/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 Nexus (SPH-L700)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
+32GB (28GB available)22% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)47% Lighter	vs	211 grams (7.39 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)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)125% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
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	+(back) 8MP59% 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/2.0 (aperture)40% 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 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP 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.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Other model names	Sprint Google Galaxy Nexus LTE L700, Toroplus	Galaxy A03 Core SM-A032M/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/22/2012, Announced: 10/29/2011	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/15/2021
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)	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 Nexus (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
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	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Android Go edition
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-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 SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
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 25)	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
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+, 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 (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (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	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 (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
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 (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
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	7.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.04W/kg (head), 1.52W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered