Fairphone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $565 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 6 leads — 34/100 vs 19/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the Fairphone 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't.
Fairphone 6
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Cheaper: $135 vs $565
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Fairphone 6 scores 15 points higher (34/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (100/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $565 | $135 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $430. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $430.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (39/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (100/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Fairphone 6 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.