Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance
Display 39
Camera 29
Battery 66
Portability 50
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 224g

  • Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03: The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" PLS TFT 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 196 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
29
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (81/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (87/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (83/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.