Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $130 and $1531. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 25/100 (a 44-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 Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 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 Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 44 points (69/100 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 Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 42
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Lighter: 196g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $130 vs $1531

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 828
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 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 Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 44 points higher (69/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 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 Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (52/100 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 Fold7 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 Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03s Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 199111 3119308
Geekbench Single 476 3041
Geekbench Multi 828 9494
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1968x2184
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
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, up to 7 major Android upgrades, 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 $1531
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A03s MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +93.6%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A03s
$130
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
$1531

Price difference: $1401. Samsung Galaxy A03s is cheaper by $1401.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (92/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (78/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (52/100 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 Fold7 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 Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 44 points (69/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.