HMD Vibe vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe leads — 27/100 vs 24/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the HMD Vibe is faster in AnTuTu (424,216 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 424216 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 412 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1423 vs 846
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 196g
- Higher performance (31/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 Core better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, the HMD Vibe scores 3 points higher (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe leads (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core leads (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Vibe leads Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 176.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (31/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (43/100 vs 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 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (66/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The HMD Vibe edges out the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 24/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The HMD Vibe leads on performance (31/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 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 22/100).