Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $100 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 24/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 153,667); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 846
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 51 points higher (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core leads (66/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 32/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (66/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $1999 |
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A03 Core and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1899. Samsung Galaxy A03 Core was $1899 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (91/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (78/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (76/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (66/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (66/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 51 points (75/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.