Samsung Galaxy A04 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 43/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy A04
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 17 points higher (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A04 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Samsung Galaxy A04
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In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (90/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (46/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.