Samsung Galaxy A03
#3744
Samsung Galaxy A21s
#3658Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A03
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Performance
65.669.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
42.142.1
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
48.762.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.839.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A03 and A21s both feature a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, but the A21s has a slightly more advanced chipset, the Exynos 850, compared to the Unisoc T606 in the A03, which may offer better performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the A21s includes an additional ultrawide and macro lens, while the A03 has a dual-camera setup with a depth sensor.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery, but the A21s supports 15W charging, whereas the A03 does not support fast charging.
- The A03 runs Android 11 with One UI Core 5, while the A21s comes with Android 10 and One UI 4.1, with both being upgradable to newer versions.
- Build quality is similar, with both devices using glass front and plastic back, but the A21s is slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
Samsung Galaxy A21s
General
Release Date
2021, November 26
2020, May 15
Announced
2021, November 26
2020, May 15
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-A217F/DS (International); SM-A217M/DS (USA); SM-A217F/DSN (Russia)
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G52
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
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
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
163.7 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (6.44 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight
196 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Blue, Red
Black, White, Blue, Red
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
5.0, 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 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass