Samsung Galaxy A04e vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Samsung Galaxy A04e (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 29/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04e has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.1mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e by 41 points (70/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A04e
Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 55
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04e better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 190g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 828
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04e vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 41 points higher (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04e leads (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04e is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (72/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A04e: The Samsung Galaxy A04e is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A04e Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 199111 3161830
Geekbench Single 476 2900
Geekbench Multi 828 9200
Display 6.5" PLS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720x1600 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 5 MP 12 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 188 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04e
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04e
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A04e
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A04e and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A04e MediaTek Helio P35
29/100
199111 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +93.7%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy A04e by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A04e
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (91/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (89/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (40/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04e is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (72/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04e or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e by 41 points (70/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04e and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy A04e has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04e or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A04e or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04e over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy A04e is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.