Compare Samsung Galaxy A04 vs Galaxy A03: which is better? | NR (2024)

41 out of 100

VS

39 out of 100

Samsung Galaxy A04
Samsung Galaxy A03

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.5-inch Samsung Galaxy A04 (with MediaTek Helio P35) that was released on August 24, 2022, against the Samsung Galaxy A03, which is powered by Unisoc T606 and came out 9 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone

Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A04

  • Has 2x more RAM: 8GB versus 4GB
  • Modern USB Type-C port
  • The phone is 9 months newer

Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A03

  • 42% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (206K versus 144K)
  • 2.1x faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 371 and 179 points

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A04 and Galaxy A03 crucial features

Display

Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness

Galaxy A04

47

Galaxy A03

43

Camera

Photo and video recording quality

Galaxy A04

34*

Galaxy A03

32

Performance

CPU and memory performance (apps, system)

Galaxy A04

19

Galaxy A03

21

Gaming

Capabilities for playing modern games

Galaxy A04

10

Galaxy A03

16

Battery

Battery life, charging type and speed

Galaxy A04

66*

Galaxy A03

64

Connectivity

Networks, ports, data transmission

Galaxy A04

61

Galaxy A03

54

Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.

NanoReview Score

Final comparison evaluation

Galaxy A04

41*

Galaxy A03

39

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Value for money

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Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Phone:

Galaxy A04

vs

Galaxy A03

Display

TypePLS TFTPLS TFT
Size6.5 inches6.5 inches
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI270 ppi270 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness400 nits400 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionTempered glassTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio81.4%81.9%
Display tests
RGB color space - 96%
PWM - Not detected
Response time - 45 ms
Contrast - 1641:1

Peak brightness test (auto)

Galaxy A04

n/a

Galaxy A03

419 nits

Sources:NotebookCheck[3]

Design and build

Height164.4 mm (6.47 inches)164.2 mm (6.46 inches)
Width76.3 mm (3 inches)75.9 mm (2.99 inches)
Thickness9.1 mm (0.36 inches)9.1 mm (0.36 inches)
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)196 g (6.91 oz)
WaterproofNoNo
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsWhite, Black, GreenBlack, Blue, Red
Fingerprint scannerNoNo

Screen-to-body ratio

Galaxy A04

81.4%

Galaxy A03+1%

81.9%

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A04 and Samsung Galaxy A03 in the benchmarks

SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio P35Unisoc T606
Max clock2300 MHz1600 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53
- 4 cores at 2.3 GHz: Cortex-A53
- 6 cores at 1.6 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 1.6 GHz: Cortex-A75
L3 cache - 1 MB
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process12 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)NoNo
GraphicsPowerVR GE8320Mali-G57 MP1
GPU shading units3264
GPU clock680 MHz650 MHz
FLOPS~43.5 GFLOPS~83.2 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Galaxy A04

179

Galaxy A03+107%

371

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Galaxy A04

846

Galaxy A03+48%

1255

AnTuTu Benchmark 10

Galaxy A04

144567

Galaxy A03+42%

206005

CPU5152375655
GPU1847625987
Memory3592749741
UX3864154622
Total score144567206005

3DMark Wild Life Performance

Galaxy A04

n/a

Galaxy A03

407

Max surface temperature - 43.2 °C
Stability - 97%
Graphics test - 2 FPS
Graphics score - 407

Sources:3DMark[3]

PCMark 3.0

Galaxy A04

n/a

Galaxy A03

6728

Web score - 5995
Video editing - 3936
Photo editing - 13782
Data manipulation - 5596
Writing score - 8396
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Memory

RAM
RAM size3, 4, 6, 8 GB3, 4 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1600 MHz -
Channels22
Storage
Storage size32, 64, 128 GB32, 64, 128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 12 (Can be upgraded to Android 13)Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13)
ROMOne UI Core 5.0One UI Core 5.1
OS size - 13.5 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power15 W15 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (28% in 30 min)Yes (20% in 40 min)
Full charging time2:14 hr3:35 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing - 09:11 hr
Watching video - 11:46 hr
Gaming - 05:23 hr
Standby - 103 hr

General battery life

Galaxy A04

n/a

Galaxy A03

21:21 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels48 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61448000 x 6000
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motionNoNo
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP48 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Pixel size0.8 micron0.8 micron
AutofocusNoPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels5 megapixels5 megapixels
Image resolution2560 x 19602560 x 1960
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorCMOSCMOS
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth featuresLELE, A2DP
USB typeUSB Type-CMicro USB
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*NoNo
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*44
5G supportNoNo

Sound

SpeakersMonoMono
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYes -
Dolby AtmosYesYes

Speakers test

Max loudness

Galaxy A04

n/a

Galaxy A03

81.9 dB

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedAugust 2022November 2021
Release dateOctober 2022January 2022
Launch price$140$140
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
Bundled chargerYes, 10 WYes, 8 W

*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.

Conclusion

If the display, camera, and connectivity are more important to you, then choose the Samsung Galaxy A04. But if the performance and gaming are more of a priority – go for the Samsung Galaxy A03.

Cast your vote

So, which phone would you choose?

179 (42.5%)

242 (57.5%)

Total votes: 421

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