Honor Magic V5 vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $1259 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 68/100 vs 19/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic V5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 217g).
Honor Magic V5
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 217g
- Cheaper: $135 vs $1259
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Honor Magic V5 scores 49 points higher (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (60/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (100/100 vs 23/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $1259 | $135 |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $1124. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $1124.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (63/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (80/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (65/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (60/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (100/100 vs 23/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 49 points (68/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (63/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.