Honor 8A vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $140 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads — 19/100 vs 10/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 192g).
Honor 8A
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Lighter: 150g vs 192g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Cheaper: $135 vs $140
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Samsung Galaxy A04 scores 9 points higher (19/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Honor 8A | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $140 | $135 |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $5. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $5.
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 Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Honor 8A (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 edges out the Honor 8A by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.