Redmi 4 Prime vs Samsung Galaxy A03

Comparing the Redmi 4 Prime (2016) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads — 16/100 vs 12/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 196g).

The Samsung Galaxy A03 edges out the Redmi 4 Prime by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 4 Prime
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 100
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi 4 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 156g vs 196g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (23/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 14/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 4 Prime vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Samsung Galaxy A03 scores 4 points higher (16/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (36/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4 Prime leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (36/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi 4 Prime: The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A03: The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 4 Prime Samsung Galaxy A03
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
AnTuTu 218879
Geekbench Single 189
Geekbench Multi 862
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.5" PLS TFT
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 48 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 3GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11
NFC no no
Dimensions 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm
Weight 156 g 196 g
Price $150
Camera comparison
Redmi 4 Prime
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 4 Prime
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 4 Prime
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 4 Prime
$150
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (23/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (36/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 edges out the Redmi 4 Prime by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi 4 Prime and the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Redmi 4 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 leads on camera score (23/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 4 Prime over the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.