Samsung Galaxy A03s vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 25/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 199,111); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 48 points (73/100 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 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 199g

  • Overall rating 25/100
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 828
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 48 points higher (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A03s are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

Samsung Galaxy A03s: The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A03s ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 199111 1425446
Geekbench Single 476 1761
Geekbench Multi 828 4688
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 12GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 196 g 199 g
Launch price $130
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 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 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A03s MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +86.0%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A03s
$130
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (71/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (89/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (86/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A03s are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 48 points (73/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.