Samsung Galaxy A04 vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

The Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1; estimated prices are $135 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads — 35/100 vs 19/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 13 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 82
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Cheaper: $135 vs $400

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04 vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Xiaomi 13 Lite scores 16 points higher (35/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (100/100 vs 82/100).

Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 13 Lite: The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A04 Xiaomi 13 Lite
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 840330
Geekbench Single 1039
Geekbench Multi 2885
Display 6.5" PLS LCD 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 192 g 171 g
Price $135 $400
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400

Price difference: $265. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $265.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (86/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (100/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04 over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.