Honor Magic V vs Samsung Galaxy A03

Comparing the Honor Magic V (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V leads — 36/100 vs 16/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic V has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 288g).

The Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Performance 18
Display 50
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 0
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic V better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4750 mAh
  • Lighter: 196g vs 288g

  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Honor Magic V scores 20 points higher (36/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V leads (58/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (58/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic V: The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A03: The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V Samsung Galaxy A03
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 7.9" Foldable OLED 6.5" PLS TFT
Resolution 1984x2272 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4750 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) Android 11
NFC yes no
Dimensions 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm
Weight 288 g 196 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 42MP
58
camera
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
  • 7.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1984x2272
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
  • 4750 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (58/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (55/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (58/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Honor Magic V leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.