Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Samsung Galaxy F17
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy F17 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy F17 leads — 24/100 vs 16/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy F17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy F17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 9.1mm).
Samsung Galaxy A03
Samsung Galaxy F17
- Overall rating 16/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the Samsung Galaxy F17, the Samsung Galaxy F17 scores 8 points higher (24/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy F17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy F17 is a bit better (28/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F17 and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy F17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A03 | Samsung Galaxy F17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS TFT | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy F17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy F17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy F17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy F17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy F17 is a bit better (28/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F17 and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy F17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Samsung Galaxy F17?
The Samsung Galaxy F17 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A03 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Samsung Galaxy F17?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Samsung Galaxy F17 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Samsung Galaxy F17?
The Samsung Galaxy F17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the Samsung Galaxy F17?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy F17 is a better fit for everyday use.