Samsung Galaxy A03s

Design

The Samsung Galaxy A03s, released in 2021, features a plastic build with dimensions of 164.2 mm in height, 75.9 mm in width, and 9.1 mm in depth. It weighs 196 grams. The phone is available in Black, Blue, and White color options. The design incorporates a water drop notch for the front-facing camera. The fingerprint sensor is conveniently located on the side of the device.

Display

The device sports a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 270 ppi. The screen uses a 20:9 aspect ratio. While it is a capacitive multi-touch display, there is no specified refresh rate or HDR support. It is also not protected by any specific screen protection. The display is referred to as an "Infinity-V" display.

Performance

The Galaxy A03s is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765 chipset, built on a 12nm process. The octa-core CPU consists of 4 Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.35 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.8 GHz. The graphics are handled by a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The phone scored 117049 on the Antutu v9 benchmark. It is available in configurations with 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. There is no SD card slot.

Camera

The rear camera setup is a triple-lens system. The primary 13MP camera features an f/2.2 aperture and autofocus. It is accompanied by two 2MP macro lenses, one with an f/2.3 aperture and the other with an f/2.4 aperture. The camera system supports features such as digital zoom, touch focus, continuous shooting, geotagging, panorama, HDR, face detection, and various settings for white balance, ISO, and exposure compensation. Video recording is capped at 1080p at 30fps. The front-facing camera is a 5MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The camera app includes a self-timer. Optical stabilization and slow-motion video are not supported.

Battery Life

The Samsung Galaxy A03s includes a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery. The battery is non-removable and charging is done via USB Type-C, supporting USB charging but not fast charging. Wireless charging is not available.

Software

The phone launches with Android 11, with an upgrade available to Android 12.

Pricing

The pricing varies by region and configuration. The 3GB/32GB version can be found from $68.49 to $159.99. The 4GB/32GB ranges from $130.00 to $167.82 and the 4GB/64GB version is priced at $190.54.

Overall Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A03s is an entry-level smartphone focused on affordability. It offers a large display and a sizable 5000mAh battery. The performance is adequate for basic tasks, driven by the MediaTek Helio P35 processor. While the camera system is versatile with multiple lenses, the quality is not exceptional. The inclusion of NFC, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and USB Type-C connectivity are positive points. The lack of fast charging and the low screen resolution are points of consideration. The phone's value proposition relies primarily on its price point within the budget smartphone segment.