Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $130 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 25/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03s is noticeably lighter (196g vs 224g).
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 196g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $892
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 62 points higher (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A03s — 30/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A03s | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $892 |
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $762. Samsung Galaxy A03s was $762 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 62 points (87/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.