Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 52/100 vs 43/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy A03
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 196g
- Better display (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 9 points higher (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (65/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A03 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS TFT | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 11W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Samsung Galaxy A03
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In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (90/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Samsung Galaxy A03 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.