Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 8 Plus if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A03 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A03 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A03 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 8 Plus if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance
47.9 ★
38.8
Camera
40.0
70.0 ★
Battery
40.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
46.3 ★
38.6
Overall
45.4
58.9 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
47.9/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A03
70.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A03
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
46.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A03
58.9/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A03
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 8 Plus
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A03
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A03
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 8 Plus
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A03
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.50"
6.50"
Display Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
PLS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x1920
720x1600
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Unisoc T606
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
ARM Mali-G57 MP1
RAM
3 GB
3 GB
Storage
64 GB
32 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Dual 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2691 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Battery charging 7.75W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct,
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
v5.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm
Weight
202g
196g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass
Colors
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
Black, Blue, Red
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12
Android 11
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy A03
Pros
- All-day battery life
- 75W fast charging
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Not ideal for gaming
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 8 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A03?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 8 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A03?
Samsung Galaxy A03 wins in camera with 70.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A03 has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 8 Plus is better for gaming with a score of 46.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A03 offers better value at PKR 27,999 with a value score of 3.9.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 8 Plus and Samsung Galaxy A03?
Apple iPhone 8 Plus costs PKR 120,999 while Samsung Galaxy A03 costs PKR 27,999. The price difference is PKR 93,000.
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