Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Samsung Galaxy M14 5G

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G leads — 26/100 vs 16/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 45
Design 42
Value for money 98
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M14 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (26/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G scores 10 points higher (26/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03: The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G: The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03 Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
Processor Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 607137
Geekbench Single 952
Geekbench Multi 1963
Display 6.5" PLS TFT 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 2408x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 13 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 13
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 166.8×77.2×9.4 mm
Weight 196 g 206 g
Price $179
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
23
camera
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
$179
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G — 26/100.

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.