Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $130 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03s is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 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 Z Fold 7
Performance 91
Display 78
Camera 76
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Lighter: 196g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $130 vs $1999

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 828
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (66/100 vs 50/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03s: The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03s Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 199111 3065623
Geekbench Single 476 2910
Geekbench Multi 828 9174
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2184x1968
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 145
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 5 MP 10 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm
Weight 196 g 215 g
Price $130 $1999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A03s MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +93.5%
3065623 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A03s
$130
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
$1999

Price difference: $1869. Samsung Galaxy A03s is cheaper by $1869.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (91/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (78/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (76/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (66/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 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 Z Fold 7?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.