Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 47/100 vs 16/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 31 points (47/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 51
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 196g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 31 points higher (47/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (64/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Samsung Galaxy A03: The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03 Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1305466
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.5" PLS TFT 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 120W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 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) 1500 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 196 g 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
23
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (64/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 31 points (47/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.