Redmi Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $180 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads — 19/100 vs 17/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Redmi Note 8
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $135 vs $180
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Samsung Galaxy A04 scores 2 points higher (19/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $180 | $135 |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $45. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $45.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 edges out the Redmi Note 8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.