Samsung Galaxy A03s vs ZTE Axon 40

The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 25/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 199,111); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 33 points (58/100 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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 200g

  • Overall rating 25/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 828
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 33 points higher (58/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Samsung Galaxy A03s are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

Samsung Galaxy A03s: The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03s ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 199111 1010069
Geekbench Single 476 1298
Geekbench Multi 828 3520
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 44 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 196 g 200 g
Launch price $130
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy A03s MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +80.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (61/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (73/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Samsung Galaxy A03s are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 33 points (58/100 vs 25/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 19/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.