Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core

Samsung · Phone

4.9/ 10 — Below average

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021

Xiaomi · Phone

5.4/ 10 — Below average

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Which is better?

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 wins narrowly over Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 5.4 overall against 4.9.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 takes 5 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Samsung Galaxy A03 Core has the bigger battery — 5,000 mAh against 4,000 mAh.
  • Samsung Galaxy A03 Core gives you the larger screen — 6.5 inches against 6.3 inches.
  • On paper, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has the higher-resolution main camera — 48 MP against 8 MP.

Category scores

CategorySamsung Galaxy A03 CoreXiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
Performance2.73.4Better
Camera3.55.9Better
Display5.25.9Better
Battery7.8Better5.7
Design & Build4.26.2Better
Software6.6Better6.0
Audio5.9Tie5.9Tie
Call Quality5.86.3Better

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SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A03 CoreXiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date6 Dec 202127 May 2021
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 11 (Go edition)Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Chipset (as published)Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUIMG8322Mali-G52 MC2
Chipset—Helio G85
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)2 GB RAM + 32 GB3 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 128 GB
Card slotDedicated slotDedicated slot
Display
Display size6.5″6.3″
Resolution720 × 1,600 pixels1,080 × 2,340 pixels
Panel typeLCD (other)IPS LCD
Brightness (peak)—500 nits
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Wired charging—18W
Body & build
Dimensions164.2 × 75.9 × 9.1 mm158.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm
Weight211 g190 g
MaterialsPlasticGlass, Plastic
ColoursBlack, BlueNeptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 5.2
NFCNoNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
PositioningGPS, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
3.5mm jackYesYes
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, ProximityAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass
Fingerprint—Rear-mounted
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Camera
Rear cameras8 MP (f/2)48 MP wide (f/1.8) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro
Front cameras5 MP (f/2.2)13 MP wide (f/2)
Video (max)1080p@30fps1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network · Bands 3gHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network · Bands 4g1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40
Network · SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTEHSPA, LTE
Main Camera · FeaturesLED flashLED flash, HDR, panorama
Main Camera · Video1080p@30fps1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera · Single5 MP, f/2.213 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Connectivity · RadioUnspecifiedFM radio
Misc · ModelsSM-A032F, SM-A032F/DS, SM-A032MM1908C3JGG
Misc · Sar0.30 W/kg (head)0.97 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Misc · Sar Eu0.24 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)0.57 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
Misc · PriceAbout 80 EURAbout 160 EUR
Selfie Camera · Features—HDR, panorama
Selfie Camera · Video—1080p@30fps
Connectivity · Infrared—Yes

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