Samsung’s latest smartphone is ultra-cheap: A03 “Core”

Samsung is not only aiming at the top of the range, but makes ace catch all: the Galaxy A03 Core, the super low-cost smartphone of the South Korean brand has arrived

Rumors for the arrival of the new top of the range Samsung Galaxy S12 FE are becoming more and more insistent, especially on the price considered too high. The South Korean company, however, knows how to please its fans and has launched a new super low-cost smartphone: the Galaxy A03 Core.

The new entry-level smartphone is suitable for all those who want a smartphone that can make calls, take photos, go on the Internet and offer a long battery life, thanks to the 5000 mAh battery. This is a phone with really basic functions, but above all with a memory limited to only 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage space, which, however, is expandable with microSD card. In short, for those who want a cheap and functional phone, without too many frills but that does its job, the Galaxy A03 Core turns out to be a good model, with the guarantee of the Samsung brand.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core: features

The design of this new entry-level weblog Samsung is simple and straightforward, as simple are its technical specifications. The Galaxy A03 Core is equipped with a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display with 720 x 1560 pixel resolution.

The processor is the Unisoc SC9863A at 28 nm and frequency at 1.6 GHz, while the GPU is IMG8322, with a 2 GB RAM and just 32 GB of storage space, which, however, is expandable with a microSD. Connectivity is 4G and there's no shortage of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a USB jack, but it lacks NFC.

The camera on the back has a single 8 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture and LED flash, while on the front we find a 5 MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture. The 5000 mAh lithium battery, combined with a low screen resolution and a really basic chipset, ensures a long battery life.

This super low-cost smartphone is intended for those who want a phone that allows you to message on WhatsApp and surf the web just to read mail. In short, a phone with few but good features.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core: price and release date

Samsung's new Galaxy A03 Core was officially unveiled on November 15, but a market release date has not yet been defined, even if it is weeks or at most months. Whether the smartphone will be launched in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday is not known, what is known is that the price will be really low-cost.

The predecessors Galaxy A02 and A02s arrived on the market last February with a price of 159 euros, but they had 3 GB of RAM and 13 MP main camera. A hint that the new Galaxy A03 Core might be even cheaper.