Samsung Galaxy A02s
#3339
Samsung Galaxy A03s
#3344Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A02s
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.758.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A02s and A03s both feature a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, but the A03s has a more recent chipset, the Mediatek Helio P35, compared to the Snapdragon 450 in the A02s, resulting in improved performance.
- Both models have a similar camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor and 5 MP front camera, but the A03s benefits from a newer software experience with Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, versus the A02s's Android 10, upgradable to Android 12.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 15W charging for both.
- Build quality is similar, with both having a glass front and plastic back, but the A03s includes Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC, enhancing connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A02s
Samsung Galaxy A03s
General
Release Date
2020, November 24
2021, August 18
Announced
2020, November 24
2021, August 18
Description
Versions: SM-A025F/DS (Global), SM-A025G/DS (India), SM-A025M/DS (LATAM)
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
PLS LCD
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB 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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Weight
196 g
196 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Blue
Black, Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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
4.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 Core
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 Core
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes