Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 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 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 220g).

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 196g vs 220g

  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 18 points higher (34/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (43/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (43/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (55/100 vs 25/100). 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 Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03 Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" PLS TFT 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 196 g 220 g
Price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
23
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (43/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (55/100 vs 25/100).

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 Black Shark 5 RS?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 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 Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.