Introducing two new Samsung Galaxy smartphones: The Samsung Galaxy A03 and A04
Samsung is always at the forefront of the smartphone market and their latest offerings are no different. They have just unveiled two new low-end phones, the Samsung Galaxy A03 and A04, both of which boast impressive features and hardware. Both phones are set to be released in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
Design & Materials
Both the Samsung Galaxy A03 and A04 follow the same design language, with plastic bodies and a 6.50-inch LCD IPS screen. The A03 has a resolution of 720x1600 (HD+) with an 81.4% usable surface; while the A04 has a slightly lower resolution of 720x1600 (HD+) but with a higher usable surface of 80.9%. Both also feature Dolby Atmos for an enhanced audio experience.
Hardware
The Samsung Galaxy A03 is powered by a Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm) processor, accompanied by 3GB or 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Storage options are either 32GB, 64GB or 128GB, with the option to expand this via an external SD card. The AnTuTu score for the A03 comes in at 174932. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is powered by MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765 (14nm) processor, along with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. It also has 32GB, 64GB and 128GB storage options with the same external expansion capabilities. It's AnTuTu 9 score comes in at 124000.
Camera
Both phones come with a dual camera, with the A03 featuring a 48.0Mpx standard lens with f/1.8, pixel size 0.800, and CMOS sensors. The depth mode lens is 2.0Mpx and with f/2.4. Meanwhile, the A04 features a 50.0Mpx standard lens with f/1.8, pixel size 0.800, and CMOS sensors and a depth mode lens of 2.0Mpx and f/2.4. On the front, both phones feature a 5.0Mpx selfie camera with f/2.2.
Connectivity & Battery
Both the Samsung Galaxy A03 and A04 come with Bluetooth 5.0, dual SIM support and an audio jack. They both also feature a large 5000mAh battery, however, the A03 has the added benefit of 7.5W fast charging.
Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy A03 and A04 are both great low-end options for those looking for a mid-range phone without breaking the bank. While they both have similar specs, the A03 has the advantage of a higher AnTuTu score and faster charging capabilities. But overall, both phones offer great value for money.
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Ki Cost-effective Score |
6.6
Ki Cost-effective Score |
6.5
Ki Cost-effective Score |
Design and Screen score | 4.4 Design & Materials | 4.4 Design & Materials |
Performance and Hardware score | 5.7 Performance & Hardware | 5.2 Performance & Hardware |
Camera score | 5.3 Camera | 5.3 Camera |
Connectivity score | 5.1 Connectivity | 5.0 Connectivity |
Battery score | 7.1 Battery | 6.7 Battery |
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User score |
7.9
27 reviews
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Specs |
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Inches | 6.5" | 6.5" |
Resolution | HD+ | HD+ |
Usable surface | 81% useful | 81% useful |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Dimensions |
75.9 mm
164.2 mm 9.1 mm |
76.3 mm
164.4 mm 9.1 mm |
Weight | 196 g | 192 g |
Micro |
Unisoc T606 Octa-Core |
Helio P35 Octa-Core |
RAM | 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
AnTuTu |
174.932 v8 |
124.000 v9 |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Main Camera |
1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 2 |
1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 2 |
Selfie Camera | SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 | SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 |
Bands | ||
OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | Android 12 Snow Cone |
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Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Aliases | SM-A035F, SM-A035F/DS | -- |
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Release date |
November 2021, 1 year ago |
August 2022, 1 year ago |
State | On Sale | On Sale |
Market | Global | Global |
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Size |
75.9 mm
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164.2 mm
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9.1 mm
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76.3 mm
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164.4 mm
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9.1 mm
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Weight | 196 g | 192 g |
Usable surface | 81 % | 81 % |
Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Resistance | - | - |
Colors |
Black
Blue
Red
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Black
White
Green
Bronze
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Diagonal | 6.5" | 6.5" |
Type | LCD IPS | LCD IPS |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Resolution |
HD+ 720 x 1600 px |
HD+ 720 x 1600 px |
Density | 270 Pixels per inch | 270 Pixels per inch |
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Model | Unisoc Tiger T606 | MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765 |
CPU | 2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x Cortex-A53 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz |
Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
Manufacturing | 12 nm | 14 nm |
Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
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GPU | ARM Mali-G57 | PowerVR GE8320 |
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RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
Type | LPDDR4X RAM | -- |
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Score |
174.932
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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124.000
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 52% of devices
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Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Type | -- | -- |
SD Slot |
Yes
, Independent SD slot |
Yes
, Independent SD slot |
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Fingerprint | No | No |
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Sensors |
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Notifications LED | -- | -- |
Cooling system | No | No |
Gaming buttons | No | No |
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No. of cameras | Double rear camera | Double rear camera |
1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
Resolution | 48 Mpx | 50 Mpx |
Sensor | Unknown | Unknown |
Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Aperture | ƒ/ 1.8 | ƒ/ 1.8 |
ISO | -- | -- |
Pixel size | 0.80 µm | 0.80 µm |
Pixel Binning | -- | -- |
Sensor size | -- | -- |
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Flash | LED | LED |
Optical Stabilisation | No | No |
Slow Motion Video |
No, 30 fps |
No, 30 fps |
Others |
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SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
Resolution | 5 Mpx | 5 Mpx |
Sensor | Unknown | Unknown |
Type | -- | -- |
Aperture | ƒ/ 2.2 | ƒ/ 2.2 |
Pixel size | -- | -- |
Pixel Binning | -- | -- |
Sensor size | -- | -- |
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DxOMark Score | -- | -- |
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5G | -- | -- |
4G LTE |
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3G |
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2G |
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Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
Type |
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Wi-Fi |
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Others |
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Version | Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption | Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption |
Others |
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Navigation |
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USB |
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European measurement The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. |
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American measurement The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue |
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Capacity |
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Fast charge |
Yes, 7.5W |
No |
Others |
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Operating System |
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Google Services (official) | Yes | Yes |