Meizu 21 Note vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A; launch prices were $380 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 24/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 153,667); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 Core better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $380
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, the Meizu 21 Note scores 40 points higher (64/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (37/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 36/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 1043.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $280. Samsung Galaxy A03 Core was $280 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (76/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 40 points (64/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.