HMD Skyline vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 24/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 8 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 153,667); the HMD Skyline has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 846
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 Core better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, the HMD Skyline scores 38 points higher (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core leads (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 419.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (53/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (75/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (66/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 38 points (62/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 10/100).