Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Sony Xperia 1
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads — 16/100 vs 8/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 196g).
Samsung Galaxy A03
Sony Xperia 1
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3330 mAh
- Better camera (23/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 196g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Samsung Galaxy A03 scores 8 points higher (16/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (23/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (23/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A03 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS TFT | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (23/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (77/100 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 Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 leads on camera score (23/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.