HMD Aura vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core leads — 24/100 vs 21/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 196g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 Core better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core scores 3 points higher (24/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core notably outperforms the HMD Aura (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core notably outperforms the HMD Aura (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core edges out the HMD Aura by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 24/100.
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (66/100 vs 43/100).