Samsung Galaxy A04e vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A04e (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04e is noticeably lighter (188g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A04e
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04e better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 235g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04e vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (55/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A04e | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 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 | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 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 | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04e
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04e
- 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 A04e
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A04e and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A04e by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (55/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04e and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A04e has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A04e or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04e 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.