Samsung Galaxy A04 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $135 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 19/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo S50 Pro mini has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Samsung Galaxy A04
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Cheaper: $135 vs $485
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 52 points higher (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (100/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A04 | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $135 | $485 |
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Price difference: $350. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (62/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (73/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (100/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 52 points (71/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.