Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A03

Comparing the Redmi Note 3 Pro (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 4050); the main camera is 16 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Note 3 Pro is noticeably lighter (164g vs 196g).

The Samsung Galaxy A03 edges out the Redmi Note 3 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 13
Design 95
Value for money 98
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 3 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 196g

  • Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (23/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 3 Pro 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 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro leads (98/100 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 Note 3 Pro (23/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 3 Pro: The Redmi Note 3 Pro 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 Note 3 Pro Samsung Galaxy A03
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
AnTuTu 130000
Geekbench Single 270
Geekbench Multi 800
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.5" PLS TFT
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 16 MP 48 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11
NFC no no
Dimensions 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm
Weight 164 g 196 g
Price $170
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 5MP
2
camera
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • 5.5" 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 Note 3 Pro
  • 4050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 3 Pro
$170
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 Note 3 Pro (23/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (36/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (95/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 edges out the Redmi Note 3 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Redmi Note 3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 leads on camera score (23/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 3 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.