Realme Narzo 20A
#2818
Samsung Galaxy A03
#3744Category Breakdown
Realme Narzo 20A
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance
68.565.6
Camera
63.719.1
Display
67.242.1
Battery
33.733.7
Build
15.267.9
Connectivity
48.848.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.938.8
Summary
- The Realme Narzo 20A and Samsung Galaxy A03 both feature a 6.5-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, but the Narzo uses an IPS LCD while the A03 employs a PLS LCD.
- In terms of performance, the Narzo is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Unisoc T606 in the A03.
- The camera setup on the A03 is superior, with a 48 MP main sensor versus the Narzo's 12 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Narzo supports 10W charging while the A03 does not specify any charging capability.
- The Narzo runs on Android 10 with Realme UI, while the A03 offers Android 11 with One UI Core 5, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both devices being predominantly plastic, although the A03 has a glass front.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Narzo 20A
Samsung Galaxy A03
General
Release Date
2020, September 21
2021, November 26
Announced
2020, September 21
2021, November 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (peak)
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm (6.47 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Weight
195 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Glory Silver, Victory Blue
Black, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity