Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)

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

10/2/2021 11:40 AM, updated: 7/6/2022 7:34 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03s X Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	vs	22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
+179 grams (6.27 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+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)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (400MB available)	vs	+64GB (47GB available)119 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)76% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+270 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.5"63% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP2 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
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
Other model names	AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at, SE Zeus	Galaxy A03s SM-A037M (Single-SIM)
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Mexico, Peru
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	9/18/2011	8/18/2021
Depth	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 117611 (v9) Geekbench: 912 (v5.4)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1GB (400MB available)	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
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	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
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, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
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	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BST-41	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	413 hours (17.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Stealth Blue • 8GB microSD included • PSP like gaming buttons (Playstation) • USB On-the-go support • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • Open ES 1.1 • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue. White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.45W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered