Nubia Z40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A04

The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 19/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z40 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't.

The Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 27 points (46/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
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 Nubia Z40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (60/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • 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 Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Nubia Z40 Pro scores 27 points higher (46/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (60/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (60/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (51/100 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 Nubia Z40 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z40 Pro: The Nubia Z40 Pro 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 Nubia Z40 Pro Samsung Galaxy A04
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Unisoc
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" PLS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm
Weight 199 g 192 g
Price $135
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (60/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (51/100 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 Nubia Z40 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 27 points (46/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.