Honor Magic V5 vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 68/100 vs 16/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic V5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 217g).
Honor Magic V5
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 217g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Honor Magic V5 scores 52 points higher (68/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (55/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (80/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 23/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $1259 | — |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (63/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (80/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (65/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 23/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 52 points (68/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (63/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.