Samsung Galaxy A31 vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
Review
Key differences
Key distinctions and advantages between Samsung Galaxy A31 and Samsung Galaxy A03s
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A31
- + Mediatek Helio P65 chipset
- + 6.4 inches display
- + 4 GB RAM
- + 48 megapixels main camera
- + 5000 mAh battery
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A03s
- + MediaTek Helio P35 chipset
- + 6.5 inches display
- + 2 GB RAM
- + 13 megapixels main camera
- + 5000 mAh battery
Pros & Cons
- Reliable everyday smartphone
- Limited performance for demanding apps
- Older generation device
"A mid-range Samsung Galaxy A31 smartphone with capable battery (63/100). Suited for everyday tasks and casual use."
- Reliable everyday smartphone
- Limited display quality
- Average camera performance
- Limited performance for demanding apps
- Older generation device
"A mid-range Samsung Galaxy A03s smartphone with capable battery (63/100). Suited for everyday tasks and casual use."
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Benchmarks
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | Samsung Galaxy A03s | |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | 1183 | 1521 |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 968 | — |
| AnTuTu Benchmark 11 | 290447 | 193935 |
| GPU | 22757 | 14063 |
| Memory | 69929 | 37405 |
| UX | 63573 | 56944 |
| Total Score | 290447 | 193935 |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | — | — |
| Stability | — | — |
| Graphics test | — | — |
| Graphics score | — | — |
| 3DMark Solar Bay | — | — |
| Section 1 | — | — |
| Section 2 | — | — |
| Section 3 | — | — |
Specifications
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A31 ↗ | Samsung Galaxy A03s ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | PLS TFT |
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:09 | 20:09 |
| PPI | 411 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 600 nits | 400 nits |
| Max rated brightness in HDR | ||
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.90% | 81.90% |
| Display features | #NAME? | |
| Display tests | ||
| RGB color space | 96.80% | 93.90% |
| PWM | 238 Hz | 806 Hz |
| Response time | 8 ms | 43 ms |
| Contrast | ∞ Infinity | 1126:01:00 |
| Peak brightness test (auto) | 639 nits | 357 nits |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A31 ↗ | Samsung Galaxy A03s ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 159.3 mm (6.27 inches) | 164.2 mm (6.46 inches) |
| Width | 73.1 mm (2.88 inches) | 75.9 mm (2.99 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm (0.34 inches) | 9.1 mm (0.36 inches) |
| Weight | 185 g (6.53 oz) | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Black, Blue, Red | White, Black, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-button |
| Repairability | ||
| Drop resistance | ||
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.90% | 81.90% |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A31 ↗ | Samsung Galaxy A03s ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| SoC | ||
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P65 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Max clock | 2000 MHz | 2350 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53 - 4 cores at 2.3 GHz: Cortex-A53 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | No |
| GPU | ||
| Graphics | ||
| GPU shading units | ||
| GPU clock | ||
| FLOPS |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A31 ↗ | Samsung Galaxy A03s ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | ||
| Ram Size | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage | ||
| Storage size | ||
| Storage type | ||
| Memory Card |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A31 ↗ | Samsung Galaxy A03s ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 10 (Can be upgraded to Android 12) | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13) |
| OS updates | 2 years | 2 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A31 ↗ | Samsung Galaxy A03s ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Bypass charging | ||
| Fast charging | Yes, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charge (50% in 60 min) | Yes (15% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 2:25 hr | 3:38 hr |
| Battery cycles | ||
| Battery life tests | ||
| Web browsing | 10:26 hr | 11:05 hr |
| Watching video | 14:36 hr | 15:35 hr |
| Gaming | 05:44 hr | 06:17 hr |
| Standby | 126 hr | 116 hr |
| General battery life | 25:27 hr | 25:37 hr |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A31 ↗ | Samsung Galaxy A03s ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Matrix | 48 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8 MP | 2 MP |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | No | No |
| Angle of widest lens | 123° | |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP 4) Depth: 5 MP | 1) Standard: 13 MP 2) Macro: 2 MP 3) Depth: 2 MP |
| Camera features | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| Standard lens | ||
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.8 |
| Focal length | 13 mm | |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | 1/4.0" (≈ 0.25 inch) | |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Ultra-wide lens | ||
| Pixel size | 1.12 micron |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A31 ↗ | Samsung Galaxy A03s ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 20 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 5963 x 3354 | 2560 x 1960 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal length | ||
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Pixel size | ||
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A31 ↗ | Samsung Galaxy A03s ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi features | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth features | PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP | LE, A2DP |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| DisplayPort | ||
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC* | Yes | Depends on the region |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Network | ||
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| 3G network | B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B5(850), B8 (900) | UMTS B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G network | B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500) | LTE B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| 5G support | No | No |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A31 ↗ | Samsung Galaxy A03s ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers test | ||
| Max loudness | 78.5 dB | 86.5 dB |
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A31 ↗ | Samsung Galaxy A03s ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mid-range | Budget |
| Announced | 20-Mar | 21-Aug |
| Release date | 20-Apr | 21-Aug |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $210 | $159 |
| Sensors | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 15 W |
