OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs Samsung Galaxy A03
OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs Samsung Galaxy A03 is too close to call — 5.6 overall against 5.7. Both launched in 2022. On paper, OnePlus Nord N20 SE has the higher-resolution main camera — 50 MP against 48 MP.
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
5.6/ 10 — Below average
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Full specs & details
Samsung Galaxy A03
5.7/ 10 — Below average
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Full specs & detailsKey highlights
| Highlight | OnePlus Nord N20 SE | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm) | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) |
| Display | 6.56″ · IPS LCD | 6.5″ · LCD (other) |
| Main camera | 50 MP wide (f/1.8, 1/2.76", 0.64µm) | 48 MP wide (f/1.8) |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh · 33W charging | 5,000 mAh |
| RAM / Storage | 4GB / 128GB | 4GB / 128GB |
Which is better?
- OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs Samsung Galaxy A03 is too close to call — 5.6 overall against 5.7.
- Samsung Galaxy A03 takes 2 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
- On paper, OnePlus Nord N20 SE has the higher-resolution main camera — 50 MP against 48 MP.
- OnePlus Nord N20 SE is the lighter phone — 187 g against 196 g.
Category scores
| Category | OnePlus Nord N20 SE | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3.6Tie | 3.7Tie |
| Camera | 5.7Tie | 5.5Tie |
| Display | 5.1Tie | 5.2Tie |
| Battery | 7.2 | 7.8Better |
| Design & Build | 6.2Tie | 6.2Tie |
| Software | 6.0 | 6.6Better |
| Audio | 7.4Better | 6.5 |
| Call Quality | 6.2Tie | 6.2Tie |
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Reasons to consider
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- Lighter body (187 g vs 196 g)
- Higher-resolution main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | OnePlus Nord N20 SE | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 8 Aug 2022 | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5 |
| Chipset | Helio G35 | Unisoc T606 |
| Chipset (as published) | Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm) | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 128 GB | 2 GB RAM + 32 GB · 3 GB RAM + 32 GB · 4 GB RAM + 32 GB · 4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 3 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Card slot | — | Dedicated slot |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.56″ | 6.5″ |
| Resolution | 720 × 1,612 pixels | 720 × 1,600 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LCD (other) |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | — |
| Samsung Galaxy A03 wins narrowly on Battery (7.2 vs 7.8) | ||
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 163.8 × 75 × 8 mm | 164.2 × 75.9 × 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 196 g |
| Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Colours | Blue Oasis, Celestial Black | Black, Blue, Red |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5 |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX HD | — |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeaker | Stereo | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted | — |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Camera | ||
| Rear cameras | 50 MP wide (f/1.8, 1/2.76", 0.64µm) | 48 MP wide (f/1.8) |
| Front cameras | 8 MP wide (f/2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm) | 5 MP (f/2.2) |
| Video (max) | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Network · Bands 2g | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network · Bands 3g | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - Global | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| Network · Bands 4g | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Global | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Network · Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Main Camera · Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Main Camera · Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera · Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Selfie Camera · Video | 1080p@30fps | Yes |
| Connectivity · Radio | No | Unspecified |
| Misc · Models | CPH2469 | SM-A035F, SM-A035F/DS, SM-A035M, SM-A035G |
| Misc · Price | About 190 EUR | £ 184.99 |
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