Samsung Galaxy A04 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 43/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A04
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 235g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A04 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A04
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.