Honor Magic V vs Samsung Galaxy A04

The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V leads — 36/100 vs 19/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4750); the Honor Magic V has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 288g).

The Honor Magic V is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Performance 18
Display 50
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 0
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Honor Magic V better?

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4750 mAh
  • Lighter: 192g vs 288g

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Honor Magic V scores 17 points higher (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V leads (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic V: The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V Samsung Galaxy A04
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Unisoc
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 7.9" Foldable OLED 6.5" PLS LCD
Resolution 1984x2272 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4750 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
NFC yes no
Dimensions 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm
Weight 288 g 192 g
Price $135
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 42MP
58
camera
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
  • 7.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1984x2272
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
  • 4750 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (58/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (60/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Honor Magic V is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (58/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Honor Magic V leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.