Meizu 21 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A; launch prices were $700 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 24/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 153,667); the Meizu 21 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core doesn't; the Meizu 21 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 Core better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $700
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 47 points higher (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 1426.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Samsung Galaxy A03 Core was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (82/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (46/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 47 points (71/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.