Samsung Galaxy A04 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 43/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance
Display 39
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 15 points higher (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A04 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.5" PLS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 192 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (89/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.