ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A04

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $1199 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 53/100 vs 19/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 34 points (53/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Performance 47
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 57
Design 18
Value for money 27
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (47/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $135 vs $1199

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 34 points higher (53/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (60/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (100/100 vs 27/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 8 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 ROG Phone 8 Pro Samsung Galaxy A04
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Unisoc
AnTuTu 2464181
Geekbench Single 2250
Geekbench Multi 7200
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" PLS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1600
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 / ROG UI Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm
Weight 225 g 192 g
Price $1199 $135
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
$1199
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135

Price difference: $1064. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $1064.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (47/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (52/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (57/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (60/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (100/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 34 points (53/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (47/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.