Samsung Galaxy A03s
#3579
Xiaomi Redmi 8
#2854Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Xiaomi Redmi 8
Performance
67.565.7
Camera
19.128.4
Display
42.167.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.889.8
Connectivity
62.451.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.045.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A03s features a larger 6.5-inch PLS LCD display compared to the 6.22-inch IPS LCD of the Xiaomi Redmi 8, both with similar resolutions and 60Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A03s is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Redmi 8 uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; both have similar RAM and storage options.
- The camera setup on the A03s includes a 13 MP main sensor, whereas the Redmi 8 has a 12 MP main sensor but benefits from a larger aperture for better low-light performance.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Redmi 8 supports slightly faster charging at 18W compared to the A03s's 15W.
- The A03s runs on Android 11 with One UI 5.1 Core, while the Redmi 8 comes with Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 10 with MIUI 12, indicating a more recent software experience for the A03s.
- Build quality favors the Redmi 8 with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, whereas the A03s has a glass front but lacks the same level of protection.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Xiaomi Redmi 8
General
Release Date
2021, August 18
2019, October 12
Announced
2021, August 18
2019, October 09
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.22"
Type
PLS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
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, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W 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)
156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
Weight
196 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue, White
Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Phantom Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.34 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
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, LTE
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
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 5.1 Core
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass