Redmi Note 13R vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Redmi Note 13R (2024) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 16/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Note 13R has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't.
Redmi Note 13R
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Redmi Note 13R scores 13 points higher (29/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi Note 13R | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.