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product_id: 401532810
title: "Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032/DS) Dual SIM 32GB/ 2GB RAM, GSM Unlocked International Version - No Warranty - Black"
brand: "samsung"
price: "24889 som"
currency: KGS
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Samsung"
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# 32GB Storage + 2GB RAM 6.5" HD+ Infinity-V Display 5000mAh Long-lasting Battery Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032/DS) Dual SIM 32GB/ 2GB RAM, GSM Unlocked International Version - No Warranty - Black

**Brand:** samsung
**Price:** 24889 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Unlock productivity and style with the Galaxy A03 Core — your essential companion for work and play!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032/DS) Dual SIM 32GB/ 2GB RAM, GSM Unlocked International Version - No Warranty - Black by samsung
- **How much does it cost?** 24889 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/401532810-galaxy-a03-core-sm-a032-ds-dual-sim-32gb-2gb)

## Best For

- samsung enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted samsung brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power That Keeps Up:** Stay unplugged longer with a robust 5000mAh battery designed to fuel your busy day without constant recharging.
- • **Dual SIM Flexibility:** Manage work and personal lines effortlessly with dual SIM support, plus expandable storage via microSD for all your files.
- • **Capture Life’s Moments:** 8MP rear and 5MP front cameras deliver crisp photos and selfies, keeping your social feed fresh and engaging.
- • **Expand Your Visual Horizon:** Immerse yourself in vibrant clarity with the 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display, perfect for streaming, browsing, and multitasking.
- • **Smooth Everyday Performance:** Octa-core processor paired with 2GB RAM ensures efficient multitasking and responsive app usage for your professional and personal needs.

## Overview

The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is an international GSM-unlocked smartphone featuring a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display, a powerful 5000mAh battery, and an octa-core processor with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. It supports dual SIM cards, runs Android 11 (Go edition), and includes 8MP rear and 5MP front cameras. Designed for reliable daily use, it offers essential connectivity options including Bluetooth 4.2 and a 3.5mm headphone jack, making it a versatile and budget-friendly choice for professionals seeking dependable performance and flexibility.

## Description

Expand your view to the fullest: Expand your view with the Galaxy A03 Core's 6.5-inch Infinity-V Display and discover uncharted details. Thanks to HD+ technology, your everyday content will look better: sharp, sharp and clear. Take amazing photos, front and back: Capture clear and beautiful photos of your favorite moments with the Galaxy A03 Core's 8 MP main camera. You can also turn it around and use the 5 MP front camera to put the focus on you. Storage and speed you can count on: The Galaxy A03 Core combines the power of an octa-core processor with up to 2GB of RAM for fast and efficient performance, plus 32GB of internal storage. Battery to enjoy all day: Enjoy the day with a battery that accompanies your rhythm. The 5,000 mAh (typical use) battery lets you keep going for hours on end.

Review: durability & quite convienent, got a good batch of stock from the seller - durability i once dropped the phone on the gym floor while i was running, the screen was unaffected, great strength for the exterior chassis and screen stock as is. Carbon fiber is a good material choice for the back & sides of a smartphone. carbon fiber is a strong material. convenience like the convenience of dual sim & micro-SD card slot in the SIM tray. I am surprised to see a Chinese/UK smartphone in the u.s.a,the phones of that kind are usually built in a chinese sim reader in to a modular sim reader phone (like the iPhone 10 & 12), or found in China & and regions they are sharing with. on the note of that...i am considering swapping in the example models referenced above swapping in a chinese sim reader in place of a u.s one. the convenience of software upgrades by Samsung helps also. The A03 core has a lot of helpful features and loads of screen brightness for the phone it is. My favorite features being adaptive standby. The android 12 upgrade keeps user data conveniently, just adds the traditional samsung software to the phone. The phone also has a headphone jack, that is also a really helpful feat i found, though also very helpful it does run better on the cellular connection, WIFI is well worn. downsides doesn't have screen casting software preinstalled even in the android 12 upgrade. heats up ALOT in a case, don't recommend the phone in a case. connection does tend to degrade over time on newer samsung phones, I think it is just their design because my s20 has degrading cell connection also. why did they ditch the old antenna design on samsung phones? The older antenna design was so much more reliable. if you are getting worse issues than me, then it is a bad batch from the seller expected issues with newer samsung phones (it is still usable w/these issues) -slower Wi-Fi/cellular other problems that are worse -not doing POST (power on self-test) -locked to a SIM carrier -not running on battery power -app crashes issues that can be worked around (any repair associated step requires the correct tools) -phone in download mode fix: 1.set it out of download mode or 2.flash the OS on the phone (recommend this route for security & mindfulness of the previous owner) steps for option 1 -follow on screen instructions to reboot the phone out of download mode steps for option 2 -connect your phone to a windows or macOS computer -download the right OS version for the phone (make sure the binary version is correct or it will not flash) -find a software to flash the phone with (you don't have to populate the user data section) -select the option to flash the OS -load the correspondent folders to the sections they belong -flash the OS & wait for a setup screen -set up the phone & test functionality no POST -repair a short (the screen can sometimes cause this, sometimes a shorted a part on the board) locked to SIM carrier -find a website or carrier to unlock the phone -put a SIM card in it -enter a code given or let the carrier do it not running on battery power 1.replace the battery steps -remove the screen/midframe (use repair guide to assist in this step and further ones) -locate & disconnect the battery (if one in there) -find a working battery replacement (I wouldn't trust eBay on this unless you have sellers there you trust) -install the battery -test the phone without sticking in any parts (if it doesn't work, repeat steps starting from locating and disconnecting the battery) -install the parts w/ adhesive -test the battery long term -use the phone app crashes -remove the screen/midframe (use repair guide to assist in this step and other ones) -disconnect all connectors from the motherboard (start w/ the battery) -remove all screws fastening the motherboard in place -remove the motherboard -find working replacement (I wouldn't trust eBay on this unless you have sellers there you trust) -install motherboard screws (know what screw goes where to prevent long screw damage) -plug in all connectors (ending with the battery) -test all parts of the device (try reseating connectors first (make sure there is no dirt or misalignment in the connection, unplug battery first, and plug in battery last) if issue occurs then, remove & replace motherboard if any part isn't working) -use the device
Review: DO NOT BUY!!! WAIST OF MONEY IT IS NOT UNLOCKED. WORKS FOR A FEW MONTHS THEN STOPS - Bought it in November 2023 and now in March 2024 hasn't been working for 2 months

## Features

- 6.5" 720 x 1600 (HD+) PLS TFT LCD Infinity-V Display, 5000mAh Battery, 3.5mm jack
- 32GB ROM, 2GB RAM, Unisoc SC9863A (28nm), Octa-core, IMG8322 GPU, Android 11 (Go edition)
- Rear Camera: 8MP, f/2.0, Digital zoom up to 4x, Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.2, Bluetooth 4.2, MicroUSB 2.0
- 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900, 3G: 850/900/1700(AWS)/1900/2100, 4G LTE: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B28(700), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500), B66(AWS-3) - Dual SIM
- International Model - No Warranty in US. Compatible with Most GSM Carriers like T-Mobile, AT&T, MetroPCS, etc. Will NOT work with CDMA Carriers Such as Verizon, Cricket, Boost

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09Q98BRRN |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Battery Average Life | 98 Hours |
| Battery Capacity | 1400 Milliamp Hours |
| Battery Description | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery Power | 5000 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #123,413 in Cell Phones & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories ) #2,414 in Cell Phones |
| Biometric Security Feature | Fingerprint Recognition |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Built-In Media | USB Cable |
| Camera Description | Front, Rear |
| Camera Flash | no flash |
| Cellular Technology | LTE, GSM,UMTS |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Connector Type | USB Type C |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (1,962) |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 Pixels Per Inch (PPI) |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1600 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 32 GB |
| Form Factor | Slider |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Front Photo Sensor Resolution | 5 MP |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | True |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Human-Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Item Dimensions | 6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Model Series | A03 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Number of Front Cameras | 1 |
| Number of Rear Facing Cameras | 1 |
| Operating System | Android 11.0 |
| Optical Sensor Resolution | 5 MP |
| Phone Talk Time | 49 Hours |
| Processor Series | 1.2GHz Cortex A8 Processor |
| RAM Memory Installed | 2 GB |
| Rear Facing Camera Photo Sensor Resolution | 8 MP |
| Refresh Rate | 60 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 |
| SIM Card Slot Count | Dual SIM |
| Screen Size | 6.5 Inches |
| Sim Card Size | Nano |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography, Everyday Use, Sports |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
| Warranty Description | 12 Month Manufacturer Warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Network Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Provider | AT&T, Metro by T-Mobile, T-Mobile |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Samsung
- **CPU Model:** 1.2GHz Cortex A8 Processor
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 GB
- **Model Name:** Galaxy A03 Core
- **Operating System:** Android 11.0
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 2 GB
- **Refresh Rate:** 60
- **Resolution:** 720 x 1600
- **Screen Size:** 6.5 Inches
- **Wireless Carrier:** AT&T, Metro by T-Mobile, T-Mobile

## Images

![Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032/DS) Dual SIM 32GB/ 2GB RAM, GSM Unlocked International Version - No Warranty - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71oZTcS5FRL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this really a samsung phone?**
A: Yes

**Q: What does international phone mean**
A: I ordered this Samsung A03 Core and the packaging said "Africa" on it. Also, the AC adapter to charge the phone was a European style and would not fit in a US plug.  So I take it my A03 Core was meant for the African market. However, it works just fine with T-Mobile. MetroPCS also would accept it according to their IMEI page. ATT didn't recognize the phones IMEI nor would Boost Mobile accept it's IMEI number.

**Q: Will this work with metro pcs and cricket?**
A: The A03 is a GSM phone and will only work with GSM cell providers like T-Mobile and ATT, who have always been GSM providers. Cricket and MetroPCS were once CDMA cell phone providers and that may be the problem. Lots of their customers still have the old CDMA phones.  For my A03 Core, Metro by T-Mobile accepted my phone readily but Cricket would not accept it.  Your A03 is a 100% GSM phone. You need to find a provider who is offering GSM service, GSM Sim Cards, etc. in your area in order to get service.  For example, Boost Mobile is owned by GSM provider T-Mobile but they still are heavily CDMA from their past which used CDMA towers owned by Sprint.  Boost refused my A03 phone but in parts of the country, it would have been accepted.  Research GSM and CDMA if you want to fully understand this topic.

**Q: can i text 0n it?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ durability & quite convienent, got a good batch of stock from the seller
*by A***N on July 21, 2023*

durability i once dropped the phone on the gym floor while i was running, the screen was unaffected, great strength for the exterior chassis and screen stock as is. Carbon fiber is a good material choice for the back & sides of a smartphone. carbon fiber is a strong material. convenience like the convenience of dual sim & micro-SD card slot in the SIM tray. I am surprised to see a Chinese/UK smartphone in the u.s.a,the phones of that kind are usually built in a chinese sim reader in to a modular sim reader phone (like the iPhone 10 & 12), or found in China & and regions they are sharing with. on the note of that...i am considering swapping in the example models referenced above swapping in a chinese sim reader in place of a u.s one. the convenience of software upgrades by Samsung helps also. The A03 core has a lot of helpful features and loads of screen brightness for the phone it is. My favorite features being adaptive standby. The android 12 upgrade keeps user data conveniently, just adds the traditional samsung software to the phone. The phone also has a headphone jack, that is also a really helpful feat i found, though also very helpful it does run better on the cellular connection, WIFI is well worn. downsides doesn't have screen casting software preinstalled even in the android 12 upgrade. heats up ALOT in a case, don't recommend the phone in a case. connection does tend to degrade over time on newer samsung phones, I think it is just their design because my s20 has degrading cell connection also. why did they ditch the old antenna design on samsung phones? The older antenna design was so much more reliable. if you are getting worse issues than me, then it is a bad batch from the seller expected issues with newer samsung phones (it is still usable w/these issues) -slower Wi-Fi/cellular other problems that are worse -not doing POST (power on self-test) -locked to a SIM carrier -not running on battery power -app crashes issues that can be worked around (any repair associated step requires the correct tools) -phone in download mode fix: 1.set it out of download mode or 2.flash the OS on the phone (recommend this route for security & mindfulness of the previous owner) steps for option 1 -follow on screen instructions to reboot the phone out of download mode steps for option 2 -connect your phone to a windows or macOS computer -download the right OS version for the phone (make sure the binary version is correct or it will not flash) -find a software to flash the phone with (you don't have to populate the user data section) -select the option to flash the OS -load the correspondent folders to the sections they belong -flash the OS & wait for a setup screen -set up the phone & test functionality no POST -repair a short (the screen can sometimes cause this, sometimes a shorted a part on the board) locked to SIM carrier -find a website or carrier to unlock the phone -put a SIM card in it -enter a code given or let the carrier do it not running on battery power 1.replace the battery steps -remove the screen/midframe (use repair guide to assist in this step and further ones) -locate & disconnect the battery (if one in there) -find a working battery replacement (I wouldn't trust eBay on this unless you have sellers there you trust) -install the battery -test the phone without sticking in any parts (if it doesn't work, repeat steps starting from locating and disconnecting the battery) -install the parts w/ adhesive -test the battery long term -use the phone app crashes -remove the screen/midframe (use repair guide to assist in this step and other ones) -disconnect all connectors from the motherboard (start w/ the battery) -remove all screws fastening the motherboard in place -remove the motherboard -find working replacement (I wouldn't trust eBay on this unless you have sellers there you trust) -install motherboard screws (know what screw goes where to prevent long screw damage) -plug in all connectors (ending with the battery) -test all parts of the device (try reseating connectors first (make sure there is no dirt or misalignment in the connection, unplug battery first, and plug in battery last) if issue occurs then, remove & replace motherboard if any part isn't working) -use the device

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ DO NOT BUY!!! WAIST OF MONEY IT IS NOT UNLOCKED. WORKS FOR A FEW MONTHS THEN STOPS
*by B***Q on April 8, 2024*

Bought it in November 2023 and now in March 2024 hasn't been working for 2 months

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
*by Y***L on November 14, 2025*

The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a very entry-level smartphone, designed for users who do not need the latest performance or powerful cameras. Its greatest value is in its decent battery, its low price and its expandable storage. If you are looking for a phone "for the basics" and you don't mind that it's not very fast or glamorous, it can be a solid option.

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