Samsung Galaxy A04 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 47/100 vs 19/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 28 points (47/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 51
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 192g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 28 points higher (47/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (64/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A04 Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1305466
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.5" PLS LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 120W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 192 g 204 g
Price $135
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (64/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (60/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 28 points (47/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.