Samsung Galaxy A03s vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 25/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 199,111); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 46 points (71/100 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 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 204g

  • Overall rating 25/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 828
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 46 points higher (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (69/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Samsung Galaxy A03s are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Samsung Galaxy A03s are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03s: The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03s ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 199111 1290942
Geekbench Single 476 1675
Geekbench Multi 828 4453
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 32GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 196 g 204 g
Launch price $130
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A03s MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +84.6%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A03s
$130
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (69/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (80/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (86/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Samsung Galaxy A03s are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Samsung Galaxy A03s are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.