Samsung Galaxy A04 vs Samsung Galaxy A26

The Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $135 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 19/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.1mm).

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 97
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 200g
  • Cheaper: $135 vs $182

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 13 points higher (32/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).

Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A26: The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A04 Samsung Galaxy A26
Processor Unisoc Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 749719
Geekbench Single 1008
Geekbench Multi 2758
Display 6.5" PLS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 13 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
NFC no yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm
Weight 192 g 200 g
Price $135 $182
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135
Samsung Galaxy A26
$182

Price difference: $47. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $47.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.