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 — 74/100 vs 29/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04e has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A04e
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04e better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 828
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 188g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04e vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 45 points higher (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04e leads (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (89/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A04e | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04e
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04e
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A04e
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A04e and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy A04e by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A04e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (89/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (77/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (89/100 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 45 points (74/100 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04e or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A04e or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04e over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.