Apple iPhone 14 vs Samsung Galaxy A03

Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 14 leads — 34/100 vs 16/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 14 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 196g).

The Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14
Performance 28
Display 0
Camera 67
Battery 0
Design 85
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 14 better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 196g

  • Higher performance (28/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3279 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Apple iPhone 14 scores 18 points higher (34/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 14 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 leads (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Apple iPhone 14: The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A03: The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 14 Samsung Galaxy A03
Processor Apple A15 Bionic
AnTuTu 1359000
Geekbench Single 2252
Geekbench Multi 5608
Display 6.1" OLED 6.5" PLS TFT
Resolution 1170x2532 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3279 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 12 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS iOS 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm
Weight 172 g 196 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14
  • Main: 12MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14
  • 3279 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 14
$799
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (28/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (67/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (85/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Apple iPhone 14 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Apple iPhone 14 leads on performance (28/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 over the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.