Realme C71 vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Realme C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $146 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C71 leads — 33/100 vs 19/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C71 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme C71 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Realme C71 is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.1mm).
Realme C71
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Cheaper: $135 vs $146
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme C71 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Realme C71 scores 14 points higher (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C71 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 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 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Realme C71 | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 310000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 725 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×75.9×7.8 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $146 | $135 |
Realme C71
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme C71
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme C71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $11. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $11.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C71 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 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 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Realme C71 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Realme C71 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C71 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Realme C71 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Should you choose the Realme C71 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Realme C71 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.