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.
Samsung Galaxy A03
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Lighter: 196g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
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).
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.