Honor X80i vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 13/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.1mm).
Honor X80i
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the Honor X80i scores 19 points higher (32/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X80i | Samsung Galaxy A03s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $130 |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03s — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.