Mobile Phones > Samsung Samsung Galaxy A03: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs 2021 A-series Galaxy Phone With a 6.5-inch Screen By Tim Fisher Tim Fisher Facebook Twitter Senior Vice President & Group General Manager, Tech & Sustainability Emporia State University Tim Fisher has more than 30 years' of professional technology experience. He's been writing about tech for more than two decades and serves as the VP and General Manager of Lifewire. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on January 10, 2022 Tweet Share Email Galaxy A03 Core. Samsung Tweet Share Email Samsung Samsung Quick Tips The Samsung Galaxy A03 and A03 Core additions to Samsung's Galaxy A series smartphones were unveiled in late 2021, following the A02 several months prior. The 6.5-inch A03 comes with a 48MP primary camera, 5MP selfie camera, and a 5,000mAh battery. A03 Core appears to be a similar but cheaper version. When Was the Samsung Galaxy A03 Released? Samsung announced the Galaxy A03 on November 25, 2021. It was launched in India a couple of weeks later and has also arrived in the UAE, South Africa, and likely other markets. It's unclear when it'll be available in the U.S. Samsung Galaxy A03 Price Since this budget phone is already available in several markets, we can surmise its cost in the states. Based on the costs of the A03 in India, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates, the equivalent in US dollars comes out to around $110. However, it's unclear what the price discrepancy is for the various models. There are options for 2 GB, 3 GB, or 4 GB of RAM and storage as large as 128 GB. Pre-Order Information Given that the phone is already available in some markets, it's unlikely that U.S. customers will have a pre-order window; it'll probably be available for purchase the same day Samsung announces it. We'll update this page with a link to where you can buy the Galaxy A03 and A03 Core when/if it becomes available. Samsung Samsung Galaxy A03 Operating System According to Samsung, you can expect 20 percent faster app launches when using the Galaxy A03. This speed, they say, is due to it running Android 11 Go (versus Android 10 Go). Android Versions Guide: Everything You Need to Know Samsung Galaxy A03 Specs and Hardware Samsung's website says the A03 is available in blue, black, and red, but specs might vary by market. It uses the same 5,000mAh battery as the A03 Core and has a 6.5-inch screen. If you compare the A02 with the A03, it's clear that there's been a significant improvement in the camera. The A02 has a 13MP primary camera, while the dual rear camera on the A03 is 48MP. Both use a 5MP front-facing camera. The A03 Core, at least the version released in India, doesn't have OIS in the front or rear camera, doesn't support NFC and has fewer megapixels than the A03. Galaxy A03 Core Specs Processor: Octa-Core (Quad 1.6GHz + Quad 1.2GHz) Display: 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V / 720x1600 HD+ resolution Rear Camera: 8 MP / F2.0 / Auto focus / 4x digital zoom / Flash Front Camera: 5 MP / F2.2 Memory/Storage: 2/3/4 GB RAM, 32/64/128 GB storage (varies by market) / MicroSD (up to 1 TB) Network: Dual SIM, Nano SIM Connectivity: Micro USB 2.0 / GPS, Glonass / 3.5mm stereo / 802.11 b/g/n 2.5GHz / Wi-Fi Direct / Bluetooth v4.2 Dimensions: 164.2h x 75.9w x 9.1d (mm), 211g Sensors: Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor Battery: 5000mAh, non-removable OS: Android 11 Go Samsung's A-series phones like this one have USB 2.0 instead of the newer USB-C, so transfer speeds aren't as fast as higher-end phones that use the former, and there's no video output functionality. The Latest News About the Galaxy A03 You can get more smartphone news from Lifewire; here are other related stories and earlier rumors about the Samsung Galaxy A03, specifically: Samsung Quietly Launches Galaxy A03 Android 11 Promises More Privacy, but Is It Enough? Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. Thank you for signing up! Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies