Realme 16T vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Realme 16T (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 16T leads — 35/100 vs 16/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Realme 16T
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme 16T vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Realme 16T scores 19 points higher (35/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16T leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 16T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 16T | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 8.9×None×None mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Price | $200 | — |
Realme 16T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme 16T
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 16T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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 Realme 16T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (60/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16T or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Realme 16T is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 16T and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Realme 16T has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Should you choose the Realme 16T over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Realme 16T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.