Samsung Galaxy A03 vs ZTE Axon 40
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) and the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 43/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy A03
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 196g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 15 points higher (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (51/100 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 and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A03 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS TFT | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (73/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (51/100 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 and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.