Samsung introduces a new 4G budget phone. The Galaxy A03 has a 6.5” display, a dual camera with 48MP and a large 5,000 mAh battery.
Samsung has quietly introduced a new budget phone. The Galaxy A03 is the successor to the Galaxy A02. The new model is one of the cheapest phones that Samsung will release in 2021. The device is equipped with a large display and a large battery, so you can enjoy your mobile for an extra long time. For the time being, this smartphone has not been announced for the Dutch market, but you can find the eponymous here Galaxy A03s to buy.
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Although the name is almost identical, there are quite a few differences in specs. The new Samsung A03 is equipped with a higher resolution camera. However, on the other hand, a less powerful chipset is built in. Another disadvantage compared to the ‘s’ model; this Samsung phone does not have a fingerprint sensor. The display and battery are identical for both models.
Samsung A03 specs & features
Samsung provides the Galaxy A03 (SM-A032F) of a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display. In other words, a v-shaped notch has been made in the screen where the selfie camera is hidden. The LCD screen has an HD+ display resolution (1560 × 720 pixels) and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The front camera houses a 5 megapixel image sensor with an f/2.2 lens.
A dual camera is placed on the back. The camera system may look less impressive than the Galaxy A03s’ triple-camera system. Despite this, it does offer a higher resolution, instead of a 13MP main camera, the A03 is equipped with a 48MP main camera with an f/1.8 wide-angle lens. In addition, a 2MP depth camera is built in for creating bokeh effects – blurring the background so that the subject stands out better.
The new budget smartphone from Samsung is powered by an octa-core chipset, presumably it is a Unisoc SC9863A SoC. As standard, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage memory are built in. In addition, an extra powerful variant will be released with 4GB RAM / 64GB ROM and 4GB / 128GB. For all three variants, the memory can be expanded by means of a memory card, up to a maximum of 1TB.
The Android 11 smartphone is equipped with the Samsung One UI interface. It is a dual sim phone. A 3.5mm headphone jack is also available, allowing users to listen to their favorite music wired. The Samsung Galaxy A03 also offers support for Dolby Atmos, which contributes to an extra rich sound experience. The device weighs 206 grams and has the following dimensions: 164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1mm.
The Samsung A03 has a 5,000 mAh battery, so you can use this mobile for several days without any problems – before you have to put the device on the charger. This Samsung phone will be released in three colors: black, blue and red.
Samsung has not yet released any information about the suggested retail price and availability of the new 4G phone. To get an idea, the Galaxy A03s is available in the Netherlands for €150. The new model will probably go on sale for around the same price. However, it remains unclear whether this device will also come to the Netherlands. The chance of that seems small, however.
Buy cheap Android phone
Are you looking for a cheap smartphone under €200? Then there are several alternatives available. A03s mentioned earlier can be a good choice. Also the Galaxy A12 may be a suitable candidate. Compared to the A03(s), this model has a more powerful processor and a better camera. At the time of writing, you pay about €165 for the A12.
If it doesn’t necessarily have to be a Samsung phone, consider the Motorola Moto G20 (€150) or the Nokia G20 (€150). There are also various Chinese alternatives available, such as the Oppo A53 (€140) or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 (€180).
These are all 4G models by the way. Would you rather opt for a 5G phone, so that you are completely ready for the future? Then you can choose the Galaxy A22 5G, for example. This model has been available since July this year. You currently pay about € 230 for this mobile phone.
Do you have a little more patience, soon the Galaxy A13 expected – as a successor to the A12. With this model you not only have the latest software. It will also be the cheapest 5G phone from Samsung in 2022. This model may already be officially introduced next month.
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