Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $130 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 25/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 199,111); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $450
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 196g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 48 points higher (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A03s — 30/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (70/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Samsung Galaxy A03s are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (66/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A03s | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Samsung Galaxy A03s was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (70/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Samsung Galaxy A03s are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (66/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 48 points (73/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.