Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Xiaomi Mi Play

The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi Play leads — 30/100 vs 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 196g).

The Xiaomi Mi Play edges out the Samsung Galaxy A03s by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 50
Value for money 30
Xiaomi Mi Play
Performance 19
Display 62
Camera
Battery 12
Portability 85
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 196g

  • Better display (62/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (85/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Xiaomi Mi Play scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (85/100 vs 50/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03s: The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi Play: The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03s Xiaomi Mi Play
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 199111 199111
Geekbench Single 476 476
Geekbench Multi 828 828
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 5.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2280
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 4GB
Storage 32GB 64GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC no no
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm
Weight 196 g 150 g
Price $130
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Xiaomi Mi Play
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi Mi Play
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
62
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Xiaomi Mi Play
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A03s MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi Play MediaTek Helio P35
30/100
199111 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A03s
$130
Xiaomi Mi Play
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (62/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (52/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (85/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi Mi Play?

The Xiaomi Mi Play edges out the Samsung Galaxy A03s by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Xiaomi Mi Play?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the Xiaomi Mi Play?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.