Samsung Galaxy A03s Deals - August 2026
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Samsung Galaxy A03s Blue deals
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Spec scores
Under £200 Phones · 128 phones
Performance
1.1
/5
Display
1.4
/5
Rear Camera
1.3
/5
Front Camera
1.5
/5
Battery
2.5
/5
Color
All
Black
Storage
All
32GB
64GB
Light users, first-time smartphone owners and anyone who needs a cheap, long-lasting backup handset with a headphone jack, microSD slot and contactless payments.
Samsung Galaxy A03s Blue
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About the Samsung Galaxy A03s
The Galaxy A03s sits right at the bottom of Samsung's range, and it is honest about what it is: a simple, durable Android phone for people who mostly text, call, browse and use a couple of apps. Its strongest card is battery life. The 5,000mAh cell paired with a modest 720p screen and a low-power Helio P35 chip means two days between charges is realistic for light users, which is more than most flagships manage. Samsung also kept the practical bits that budget buyers actually miss: a headphone jack, a dedicated microSD slot, NFC for contactless payments and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The trade-offs are real and worth knowing. The screen is only HD+ so text looks soft next to sharper rivals, the 13MP camera struggles indoors and after dark, and the chip shows its limits as soon as you open several apps at once. Launched on Android 11 in 2021, its Samsung update window has now closed, so it is best treated as a spare, a first phone or a straightforward handset for a lighter user.
Expert Rating
3.1
(2 reviews)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Galaxy A03 - Key Differences
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A03s | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5-inch PLS LCD, 1600×720, 60Hz | 6.5-inch PLS LCD, 1600×720, 60Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P35 (12nm) | Unisoc T606 (12nm) |
| Rear camera | 13MP wide + 2MP macro + 2MP depth | 48MP wide + 2MP depth |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh, up to 15W wired charging | 5,000 mAh, no fast charging |
| Charging port | USB-C | microUSB |
| Biometrics | Side-mounted fingerprint reader plus face unlock | Face unlock only, no fingerprint reader |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £75.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy A03s worth buying?
The Galaxy A03s is only worth buying today as a cheap backup phone, a first phone for a child or a simple handset for someone who just needs calls, messages and a few apps. Battery life and build are fine for that, but the HD+ screen, slow chip and lapsed software support rule it out as a main device. A more recent Galaxy A-series model is a better long-term buy.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A03s have 5G?
No. The Galaxy A03s is 4G LTE only and will connect to UK 4G networks rather than 5G. Samsung's cheapest 5G handsets sit in the Galaxy A0x 5G and A1x 5G lines if you need it.
How long does the Samsung Galaxy A03s battery last?
Very well for the class. The 5,000mAh battery combined with a low-resolution 720p screen and an efficient Helio P35 chip often gives two days of light use. Charging is slow, though, with support topping out at 15W.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A03s camera good?
It is basic. The 13MP main camera takes acceptable photos in good daylight but loses detail quickly indoors and at night, and there is no optical stabilisation or night mode worth relying on. The 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensors add very little in practice.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A03s have NFC and a headphone jack?
Yes to both. It supports NFC for contactless payments through Google Wallet and keeps a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is also a dedicated microSD slot, so you can expand the 32GB or 64GB of storage without sacrificing a SIM.
How does the Samsung Galaxy A03s compare to the Galaxy A03?
The A03s uses a MediaTek Helio P35 chip, a USB-C port and a side-mounted fingerprint reader, while the plain A03 runs a Unisoc T606 chip with an older microUSB port and no fingerprint sensor. The A03 counters with a higher-resolution 48MP main camera. Both share the same 6.5-inch HD+ screen and 5,000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy A03s Specifications
Spec Scores
Under £200 Phones · 128 phones
- Helio P35
- Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
This phone
22%
Avg
28%
Best
45%
This phone
22%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.5 inches
- 720 x 1600 pixels
- LCD
This phone
28%
Avg
45%
Best
79%
This phone
28%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 13 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
This phone
26%
Avg
30%
Best
49%
This phone
26%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 5 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
29%
Avg
40%
Best
92%
This phone
29%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 5,000 mAh
- 15W wired
This phone
49%
Avg
49%
Best
72%
This phone
49%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1
Weight
196 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 11, up to Android 13, One UI 5.1 Core
Colours
Radio
No
Body
Black, Blue, White
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
13
Primary Camera Video
1080@30fs
Third Camera
13 , f/2.2, (wide), AF 2 (macro) Auxiliary lens
Primary Selfie Camera
5 , f/2.2
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
PLS LCD
Display Size
6.5
Display Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
15W wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity