Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs Samsung Galaxy A13 5G

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core

13,000DACheaper

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G

20,000DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Even

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G

Better display

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G

Lighter body

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A03 Core	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Size (inches)	6.5	6.5
Panel Type	PLS LCD	PLS LCD
Resolution Height	1600	1600
Resolution Width	720	720
Refresh Rate	—	90
PPI	270	270
Screen-to-body	81.8	81.1

Platform

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A03 Core	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
CPU	Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	IMG8322	Mali-G57 MC2
Chipset Name	Unisoc SC9863A	Mediatek Dimensity 700
Process (nm)	28	7
OS Name	Android	Android
UI Skin	—	One UI 6
OS Version	11	11

Memory

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A03 Core	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Card Slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Variants	32GB 2GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A03 Core	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Features	LED flash	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Count	1	3
Depth	—	2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Lens	8 MP, f/2	—
Macro	—	2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Wide	—	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A03 Core	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Video	—	1080p@30fps
Count	1	1
Lens	5 MP, f/2.2	5 MP, f/2, (wide)

Battery

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A03 Core	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Capacity (mAh)	5000	5000
Chemistry	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Wired Charging (W)	—	15

Body

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A03 Core	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Build	Plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM	Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Height (mm)	164.2	164.5
Thickness (mm)	9.1	8.8
Weight (g)	211	195
Width (mm)	75.9	76.5

Launch

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A03 Core	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Announced	2021, November 15	2021, December 02
Status	Available. Released 2021, December 06	Available. Released 2021, December 03

Network

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A03 Core	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 2100	HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands	—	2, 5, 66, 77 Sub6/mmWave
Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM, HSPA, LTE	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A03 Core	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Bluetooth	4.2	5
NFC	No	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Radio	Unspecified	Unspecified
USB Type	—	Type-C
USB Version	2.0	2.0
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	Wi-Fi 5

Sound

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A03 Core	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
3.5mm Jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Features

Spec	Samsung Galaxy A03 Core	Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Samsung Galaxy A03 Core and Samsung Galaxy A13 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is 35% cheaper at 13,000 DZD versus 20,000 DZD for the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.

At this price you should expect 4G across Algerian networks (Mobilis, Djezzy, Ooredoo) and basic 60-90Hz screens.