Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 43/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Poco X8 Pro scores 21 points higher (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| 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 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A03
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In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03 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?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 21 points (64/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.