Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2021 4:08 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 9:46 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 Core X Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A 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-A032F/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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)54% Lighter	vs	211 grams (7.39 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+294 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+32GB (23GB available)156% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.5"30% Larger screen
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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.
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.2 Nougat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 5MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Other model names	红米5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B	Galaxy A03 Core SM-A032F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	China	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2017	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/15/2021
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	211 grams (7.39 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 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
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Android Go edition
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz 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	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	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	PDAF: phase detection 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
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: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue • Aluminum body • MIUI 8.5	• Colors: Black, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.3W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.24W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)

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Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate