Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs ZTE Blade A5 2020: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs ZTE Blade A5 2020. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A03 CoreSamsung Galaxy A03 CoreGlobal · 2GB · 32GB · SM-A032F
ZTE Blade A5 2020ZTE Blade A5 2020Global · 2GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
Global · 2GB · 32GB · SM-A032F
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ZTE Blade A5 2020
ZTE Blade A5 2020
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 4.7Design & Materials 4.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.9Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.7Camera 4.9Camera
Connectivity score 5.0 Connectivity 4.8 Connectivity
Battery score 6.3 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
5.7
21 reviews
6.6
12 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs ZTE Blade A5 2020

Specs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core prices Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
Global · 2GB · 32GB · SM-A032F 		ZTE Blade A5 2020 price compare ZTE Blade A5 2020
Global · 2GB · 32GB
Inches 6.5" 6.09"
Resolution HD+ HD+
Usable surface 80% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 75.9 mm
164.2 mm
9.1 mm 		72.6 mm
156.7 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 155 g
Micro SC9863
Octa-Core 		SC9863
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 112.312
v9 		113.125
v9
Battery 5000 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

2
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
Bands
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Samsung ZTE
Aliases SM-A032F --

Release Date
Release date November 2021,
2 years ago 		November 2019,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
ZTE Blade A5 2020
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
ZTE Blade A5 2020
Size
75.9 mm • 164.2 mm • 9.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.6 mm • 156.7 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 195 g 155 g
Usable surface 80 % 80 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue
Black

Blue

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.5" 6.09"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1600 px 		HD+
720 x 1560 px
Density 270 Pixels per inch 282 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.0
6.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.2
7.2
Is it comfortable?
6.9
7.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
5.6
6.1
Number of reviews
21 reviews
12 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Spreadtrum Unisoc SC9863A Spreadtrum Unisoc SC9863A
CPU 4x Cortex-A55 1.6 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 1.6 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.2 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GE8322 PowerVR GE8322

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
112.312
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 50% of devices
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113.125
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 50% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.4
5.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.5
7.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.6
5.9
Number of reviews
21 reviews
12 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
2
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
Unknow
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
5.2
6.7
Quality of nighttime photos
3.0
4.7
Quality of selfies
4.5
6.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.2
5.9
Number of reviews
21 reviews
12 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.9
7.2
Quality of the GPS
7.5
7.3
And the WiFi?
7.5
7.3
Number of reviews
21 reviews
12 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes,
10.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 52%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 10%
    Two days or more
  • 17%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
21 reviews
12 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 11
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 15%
    Once a year
  • 55%
    Every six months
  • 30%
    Every two months or less
  • 20%
    Never
  • 30%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 30%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
21 reviews
12 reviews
Prices
From $ 70 --
From $ 107 --

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