Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads — 35/100 vs 16/100 (a 19-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 13 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 196g).

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 82
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 196g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Xiaomi 13 Lite scores 19 points higher (35/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03: The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 13 Lite: The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03 Xiaomi 13 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 840330
Geekbench Single 1039
Geekbench Multi 2885
Display 6.5" PLS TFT 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 196 g 171 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
23
camera
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknown
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (86/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite leads on camera score (37/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.