Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 16/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 67 points higher (83/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (90/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $729 | — |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (87/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (90/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 67 points (83/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.