Poco M5 vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads — 43/100 vs 41/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't.
Poco M5
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Better display (54/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Samsung Galaxy A04 scores 2 points higher (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | — |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A04
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In the "display" category, the Poco M5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (54/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 edges out the Poco M5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 43/100.
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for everyday use.