Nubia Air vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $182 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 34/100 vs 19/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 192g).
Nubia Air
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Lighter: 172g vs 192g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Cheaper: $135 vs $182
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Nubia Air scores 15 points higher (34/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $182 | $135 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $47. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $47.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (85/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Air is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Air leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.