Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A04
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 19/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova 14 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Huawei nova 14 Lite is thinner (7.2mm vs 9.1mm).
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 17 points higher (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $135 |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (41/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.