Honor 9A
#3088
Samsung Galaxy A03s
#3579Category Breakdown
Honor 9A
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Performance
69.067.5
Camera
28.419.1
Display
56.542.1
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
60.962.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.840.0
Summary
- The Honor 9A features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s has a slightly larger 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Honor 9A is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, whereas the A03s uses the Helio P35, which offers higher clock speeds.
- Both phones have a 13 MP main camera, but the A03s includes a macro lens, while the Honor 9A has an ultrawide lens.
- Both devices come with a 5000 mAh battery, but the A03s supports 15W charging compared to the Honor's lack of fast charging.
- The Honor 9A runs on Android 10 with Magic UI 3.1, while the A03s operates on Android 11 with One UI 5.1 Core, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the A03s is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 9A
Samsung Galaxy A03s
General
Release Date
2020, April 29
2021, August 18
Announced
2020, April 29
2021, August 18
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~278 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762R Helio P22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.1 x 74.1 x 9 mm (6.26 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Weight
185 g
196 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Blue, Green
Black, Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 Core
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity