Honor 8A vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Honor 8A (2019) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads — 16/100 vs 10/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 196g).
Honor 8A
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Lighter: 150g vs 196g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (23/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Samsung Galaxy A03 scores 6 points higher (16/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $140 | — |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (23/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 edges out the Honor 8A by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 leads on camera score (23/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.