Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A; launch prices were $350 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 24/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 153,667); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $350
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, the Poco X8 Pro scores 40 points higher (64/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 32/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $100 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 1188.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Samsung Galaxy A03 Core was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (76/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 40 points (64/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a better fit for everyday use.