Samsung Galaxy A03s vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 25/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 199,111); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 36 points (61/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 50
Value for money 30
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 828
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 196g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 36 points higher (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (70/100 vs 50/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03s: The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03s ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 199111 1119714
Geekbench Single 476 1488
Geekbench Multi 828 3373
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 196 g 183 g
Launch price $130
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A03s MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 +82.2%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A03s
$130
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (63/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (89/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (63/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (52/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (70/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 36 points (61/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.