Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $130 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 25/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 196g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 41 points (66/100 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 Z Flip8
Performance 94
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 37
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Cheaper: $130 vs $1099

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 828
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 180g vs 196g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 41 points higher (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (80/100 vs 50/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03s: The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03s Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 199111 3161830
Geekbench Single 476 3271
Geekbench Multi 828 11051
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2520
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 5 MP 10 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 12GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm
Weight 196 g 180 g
Price $130 $1099
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A03s MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Exynos 2600
66/100 +93.7%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A03s
$130
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
$1099

Price difference: $969. Samsung Galaxy A03s is cheaper by $969.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (94/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (80/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (52/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (80/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 41 points (66/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (94/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.