Huawei Pura X Max vs Samsung Galaxy A03s

The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $1520 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 25/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 199,111); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03s is noticeably lighter (196g vs 229g).

The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 45 points (70/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Performance 77
Display 81
Camera 55
Battery 72
Portability 58
Value for money 44
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 50
Value for money 30
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (55/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 229g
  • Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $1520

  • Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 45 points higher (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 44/100, Samsung Galaxy A03s — 30/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).

Huawei Pura X Max: The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy A03s: The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura X Max Samsung Galaxy A03s
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 2107301 199111
Geekbench Single 1680 476
Geekbench Multi 6200 828
Display 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1828x2584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP58/IP59
Dimensions 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm
Weight 229 g 196 g
Launch price $1520 $130
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
55
camera
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
  • 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Samsung Galaxy A03s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura X Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro
70/100
2107301 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A03s MediaTek Helio P35
25/100 -958.4%
199111 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura X Max leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 958.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura X Max
$1520
Samsung Galaxy A03s
$130

Launch price difference: $1390. Samsung Galaxy A03s was $1390 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (77/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (81/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (55/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (72/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 45 points (70/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.