Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads — 16/100 vs 5/100 (a 11-point difference).

The Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — the overall rating gap is 11 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 GS3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?

  • Better camera (23/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 better?

  • Overall rating 5/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Samsung Galaxy A03 scores 11 points higher (16/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). 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 GS3: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Processor
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" PLS TFT 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 466x466
Refresh rate
Battery 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 48 MP
Front camera 5 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm
Weight 196 g
Price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
23
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (23/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).

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 GS3?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 leads on camera score (23/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.