Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 24/100 (a 45-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 Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 153,667); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 45 points (69/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
Performance 9
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 50
Value for money 32
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 Core better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Lighter: 196g vs 215g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 153667
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 846
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 45 points higher (69/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core leads (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (66/100 vs 50/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core: The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03 Core Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Processor Unisoc SC9863A Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 153667 3119308
Geekbench Single 205 3041
Geekbench Multi 846 9494
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1968x2184
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 15W
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, up to 7 major Android upgrades, 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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A03 Core and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core Unisoc SC9863A
24/100
153667 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +95.1%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
$100
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (92/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (78/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (66/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (66/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 45 points (69/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.