ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A04

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads — 39/100 vs 19/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 238g).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 20 points (39/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 56
Design 2
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (45/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 238g

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro scores 20 points higher (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (60/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro Samsung Galaxy A04
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Unisoc
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" PLS LCD
Resolution 1080x2448 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 5 MP
RAM 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 512GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11, ROG UI Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm
Weight 238 g 192 g
Price $135
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 24MP
45
camera
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2448
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (45/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (56/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (60/100 vs 2/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 20 points (39/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads on camera score (45/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.