Poco C40 vs Samsung Galaxy A03s

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A03s leads — 13/100 vs 11/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy A03s edges out the Poco C40 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 100
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the Samsung Galaxy A03s scores 2 points higher (13/100 vs 11/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A03s: The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Samsung Galaxy A03s
Processor JLQ MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 199111
Geekbench Single 476
Geekbench Multi 828
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1650
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 32GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm
Weight 204 g 196 g
Price $130
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C40
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A03s
$130
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s edges out the Poco C40 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 13/100.

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.