Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $130 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Cheaper: $130 vs $825
- Overall rating 25/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (84/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A03s | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $130 | $825 |
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $695. Samsung Galaxy A03s is cheaper by $695.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (84/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.