Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Tecno Phantom V Fold2

The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads — 73/100 vs 25/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 199,111); the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03s is noticeably lighter (196g vs 249g).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 48 points (73/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 50
Value for money
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
Performance 73
Display 79
Camera 78
Battery 68
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 249g

  • Overall rating 25/100
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold2, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 scores 48 points higher (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (73/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (73/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and the Samsung Galaxy A03s are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03s: The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Phantom V Fold2: The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03s Tecno Phantom V Fold2
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
AnTuTu 199111 1453683
Geekbench Single 476 1967
Geekbench Multi 828 5401
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2000x2296
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5750 mAh
Charging 70W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 12GB
Storage 32GB 512GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HiOS 14 Fold
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 159.0×140.4×6.1 mm
Weight 196 g 249 g
Price $130
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
  • 5750 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 15W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and Tecno Phantom V Fold2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A03s MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom V Fold2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
73/100 +86.3%
1453683 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A03s
$130
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (73/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (79/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (68/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and the Samsung Galaxy A03s are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 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 Phantom V Fold2?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on performance (73/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users.