Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads — 34/100 vs 16/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 196g).
Samsung Galaxy A03
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 196g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE scores 18 points higher (34/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads (42/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (42/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A03 | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 840330 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1039 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2885 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS TFT | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 20 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (42/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (86/100 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 Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.