Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 16/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.1mm).
Samsung Galaxy A03
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 16/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 196g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 14 points higher (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A03 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS TFT | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.