Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A; estimated prices are $469 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 13/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 153,667); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is noticeably lighter (196g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $469
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (62/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $469 | $100 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 1611.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $369. Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is cheaper by $369.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 49 points (62/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.