Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $130 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 25/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03s is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 60 points (85/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 50
Value for money 30
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $130 vs $999

  • Better portability (50/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 60 points higher (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (82/100 vs 30/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03s: The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03s Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 199111 3030376
Geekbench Single 476 3050
Geekbench Multi 828 10200
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
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 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 196 g 225 g
Price $130 $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A03s MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +93.4%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A03s
$130
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999

Price difference: $869. Samsung Galaxy A03s is cheaper by $869.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (92/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (80/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (50/100 vs 29/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (82/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 60 points (85/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.