Fairphone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $770 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 25/100 vs 19/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $135 vs $770
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Fairphone 5 scores 6 points higher (25/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $770 | $135 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $635. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $635.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (48/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (36/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (60/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Fairphone 5 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A04 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.