ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (2024) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 62/100 vs 16/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 227g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 46 points higher (62/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (52/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (52/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (55/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (52/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (58/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (55/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 46 points (62/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.