Motorola Razr 40 vs Samsung Galaxy A04

The Motorola Razr 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $586 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr 40 leads — 34/100 vs 19/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Razr 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Motorola Razr 40 is thinner (7.4mm vs 9.1mm).

The Motorola Razr 40 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 40
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 20
Design 65
Value for money 69
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Razr 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Cheaper: $135 vs $586

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Motorola Razr 40 scores 15 points higher (34/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr 40 leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (36/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr 40 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (36/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (100/100 vs 69/100).

Motorola Razr 40: The Motorola Razr 40 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 Motorola Razr 40 Samsung Galaxy A04
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Unisoc
AnTuTu 840330
Geekbench Single 1039
Geekbench Multi 2885
Display 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.5" PLS LCD
Resolution 1080x2640 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 170.8×74.0×7.4 mm 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm
Weight 188 g 192 g
Price $586 $135
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 40
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 40
  • 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2640
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 40
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 5W
20
battery
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Razr 40
$586
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135

Price difference: $451. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $451.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr 40 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr 40 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (48/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (36/100 vs 20/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (100/100 vs 69/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Motorola Razr 40 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 40 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Motorola Razr 40 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Motorola Razr 40 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Razr 40 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Motorola Razr 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.