Apple iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $999 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 19/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 192g).
Apple iPhone Air
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Lighter: 165g vs 192g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3149 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $135 vs $999
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Apple iPhone Air scores 45 points higher (64/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (36/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (36/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (100/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $999 | $135 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $864. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $864.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (70/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (73/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (36/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (93/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 45 points (64/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.