Samsung Galaxy F04 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy F04 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 25/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy F04 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F04 by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy F04

Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 55
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 88
Camera 81
Battery 56
Portability 46
Value for money 70

What makes Samsung Galaxy F04 better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 218g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 828
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F04 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 55 points higher (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F04 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F04 (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F04 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F04 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy F04 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 199111 3128552
Geekbench Single 476 3100
Geekbench Multi 828 9760
Display 6.5" PLS LCD 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720x1600 3120x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) — 151
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, One UI Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) — 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 218 g
Launch price — $1299

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy F04

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy F04

  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy F04

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy F04 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy F04 MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +93.6%
3128552 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy F04 by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy F04

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1299

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F04 (92/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F04 (88/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F04 (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F04 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F04 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F04 by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F04 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy F04 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F04 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy F04 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F04 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.