Honor Magic4 vs Samsung Galaxy A04

The Honor Magic4 (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 Magic4 leads — 42/100 vs 19/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't.

The Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 23 points (42/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Honor Magic4 better?

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Honor Magic4 scores 23 points higher (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (49/100 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 Magic4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (49/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic4: The Honor Magic4 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 Magic4 Samsung Galaxy A04
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Unisoc
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.5" PLS LCD
Resolution 1224x2664 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm
Weight 199 g 192 g
Price $135
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2664
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic4
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (49/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 23 points (42/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Honor Magic4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Honor Magic4 leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.