Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Xiaomi 17

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).

The Xiaomi 17 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?

  • Overall rating 43/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 196g

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03: The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3274157
Geekbench Single 3566
Geekbench Multi 10162
Display 6.5" PLS TFT 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 196 g 191 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
29
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (85/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (81/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (87/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 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?

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

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the Xiaomi 17?

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