Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A04

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 43/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't.

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 30 points (73/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Performance 86
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 58
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance
Display 39
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3582 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 30 points higher (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Samsung Galaxy A04
Processor Apple A18 Pro Unisoc
AnTuTu 1915175
Geekbench Single 3400
Geekbench Multi 8300
Display 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.5" PLS LCD
Resolution 2622x1206 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3582 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W
Wireless charging 25W
DXOMark (camera) 157
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS iOS 18 Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm
Weight 199 g 192 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$999
Samsung Galaxy A04
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (85/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (86/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (66/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 30 points (73/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for everyday use.