Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 7A 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 Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 7A 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!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core42% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	211 grams (7.39 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+295 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
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
9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)5% Thinner
720x1440 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels11% Higher resolution screen
5.45"	vs	+6.5"19% Larger screen
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.
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% 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.

28 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
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Model	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Other model names	Redmi 7A (Global) M1903C3EG, M1903C3EH, M1903C3EI, MZB7813EU	Galaxy A03 Core SM-A032M/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), India	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2019	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/15/2021
Depth	9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.41 x 146.3 millimeters (2.77 x 5.76 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	211 grams (7.39 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.45" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels (18:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 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
	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Android Go edition
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-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 505 650Mhz	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
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) 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1903C3EG, MZB7813EU (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40) M1903C3EI, MZB7995IN, MZB7798IN, MZB7799IN, M1903C3EH (India, APAC version): LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 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	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + 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	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/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: Black, Blue, Gold • MIUI 12 • Sony IMX486 back camera sensor • WiFi Display • 10W fast charge support, but includes normal 5W charger*	• Colors: Black, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 7A (12MP 16GB)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.56W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered