ASUS Asus ROG Phone II vs Samsung Galaxy A04

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II leads — 29/100 vs 19/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 240g).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 25
Battery 48
Design 0
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 II better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (25/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 240g

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II scores 10 points higher (29/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II leads (48/100 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 II and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (25/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (100/100 vs 55/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone II: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II 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 II Samsung Galaxy A04
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Unisoc
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.5" PLS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG UI Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
NFC yes no
Dimensions 171.0×77.6×9.5 mm 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm
Weight 240 g 192 g
Price $135
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 24MP
25
camera
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone II
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (25/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone II (60/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

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

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

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

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

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone II has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.

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

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