Fairphone 3+ vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $489 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads — 19/100 vs 13/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Fairphone 3+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't.
Fairphone 3+
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $135 vs $489
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Samsung Galaxy A04 scores 6 points higher (19/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $489 | $135 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $354. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $354.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 edges out the Fairphone 3+ by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.