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Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs Samsung Galaxy M05

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

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core

13,000DACheaper
Samsung Galaxy M05
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M05

24,000DA

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 M05

Better display

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core

Lighter body

Samsung Galaxy M05

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

SpecSamsung Galaxy A03 CoreSamsung Galaxy M05
Size (inches)6.56.7
Panel TypePLS LCDPLS LCD
Resolution Height16001600
Resolution Width720720
PPI270262
Screen-to-body81.882.1

Platform

SpecSamsung Galaxy A03 CoreSamsung Galaxy M05
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 NameUnisoc SC9863AMediatek Helio G85
Process (nm)2812
OS NameAndroidAndroid
UI Skin—One UI
OS Version1114

Memory

SpecSamsung Galaxy A03 CoreSamsung Galaxy M05
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Variants32GB 2GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

SpecSamsung Galaxy A03 CoreSamsung Galaxy M05
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30/60fps
FeaturesLED flashLED flash
Count12
Depth—2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Lens8 MP, f/2—
Wide—50 MP, f/1.8, (wide)

Selfie Camera

SpecSamsung Galaxy A03 CoreSamsung Galaxy M05
Video—Yes
Count11
Lens5 MP, f/2.28 MP, f/2

Battery

SpecSamsung Galaxy A03 CoreSamsung Galaxy M05
Capacity (mAh)50005000
ChemistryLi-Ion—
Wired Charging (W)—25

Body

SpecSamsung Galaxy A03 CoreSamsung Galaxy M05
BuildPlastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Height (mm)164.2168.8
Thickness (mm)9.18.8
Weight (g)211195
Width (mm)75.978.2

Launch

SpecSamsung Galaxy A03 CoreSamsung Galaxy M05
Announced2021, November 152024, September 10
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, December 06Available. Released 2024, September 10

Network

SpecSamsung Galaxy A03 CoreSamsung Galaxy M05
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 850, 900, 2100HSDPA 850, 900, 2100
4G Bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTEHSPA, LTE
TechnologyGSM, HSPA, LTEGSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

SpecSamsung Galaxy A03 CoreSamsung Galaxy M05
Bluetooth4.25.3
NFCNoNo
PositioningGPS, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioUnspecifiedUnspecified
USB Type—Type-C
USB Version2.02.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5

Sound

SpecSamsung Galaxy A03 CoreSamsung Galaxy M05
3.5mm JackYesYes
LoudspeakerYesYes

Features

SpecSamsung Galaxy A03 CoreSamsung Galaxy M05
SensorsAccelerometer, proximityAccelerometer, proximity

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Samsung Galaxy A03 Core and Samsung Galaxy M05 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is 46% cheaper at 13,000 DZD versus 24,000 DZD for the Samsung Galaxy M05, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Samsung Galaxy M05 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.

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