Samsung Galaxy A03 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 43/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance
Display 39
Camera 29
Battery 66
Portability 50
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 15 points higher (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03: The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.5" PLS TFT 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 196 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
29
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (89/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (44/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.