Poco C85 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Poco C85 4G (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 4G leads — 32/100 vs 16/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco C85 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Poco C85 4G is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Poco C85 4G
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Poco C85 4G scores 16 points higher (32/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | — | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $92 | — |
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Poco C85 4G is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Poco C85 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.