Samsung Galaxy A03
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Samsung Galaxy A05
#2992Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A03
Samsung Galaxy A05
Performance
65.669.3
Camera
19.135.5
Display
42.142.1
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
48.756.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.844.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A03 features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Galaxy A05 has a slightly larger 6.7-inch PLS LCD display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the A03 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, whereas the A05 utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Helio G85, offering improved CPU and GPU performance.
- The A03's rear camera setup includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the A05 upgrades this to a 50 MP sensor, along with an enhanced 8 MP selfie camera compared to the A03's 5 MP.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery, but the A05 supports 25W charging, providing faster recharge times.
- Both devices run on Android, with the A03 shipping with Android 11 and upgradeable to Android 13, while the A05 comes with Android 13 out of the box and promises up to two major Android upgrades.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the A05 is slightly lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
Samsung Galaxy A05
General
Release Date
2021, November 26
2023, September 25
Announced
2021, November 26
2023, September 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.7"
Type
PLS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.64µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
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
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.08 x 0.35 in)
Weight
196 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Red
Black, Silver, Light Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity