Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $130 and $680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 196g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 50
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 73
Battery 29
Portability 97
Value for money 62
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
  • Cheaper: $130 vs $680

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 828
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 163g vs 196g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (97/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (97/100 vs 50/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03s: The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03s Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 199111 3034849
Geekbench Single 476 2970
Geekbench Multi 828 9490
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 3120x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3900 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 140
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 5 MP 12 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 12GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm
Weight 196 g 163 g
Price $130 $680
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A03s MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +93.4%
3034849 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A03s
$130
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
$680

Price difference: $550. Samsung Galaxy A03s is cheaper by $550.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (91/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (89/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (73/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (52/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (97/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.