Fairphone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $449 and $135. Both devices score the same overall rating of 19/100. Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Fairphone 4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Better camera (49/100 vs 24/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $135 vs $449
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 9/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 79/100)
The Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 received the same MobileRank rating — 19/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 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 79/100). 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 4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (49/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (36/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (60/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $449 | $135 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $314. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $314.
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 4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (49/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (36/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (60/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
Both devices scored 19/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy A04.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.