Samsung Galaxy A04 vs ZTE Blade V50

The Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) is priced at $135, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 32/100 vs 19/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the ZTE Blade V50 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).

The ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Cheaper: $135 vs $351

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 86/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 192g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 13 points higher (32/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).

Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A04 ZTE Blade V50
Processor Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" PLS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 Android 13
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 192 g 178 g
Price $135 $351
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135
ZTE Blade V50
$351

Price difference: $216. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $216.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (77/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the ZTE Blade V50?

The ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04 over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.