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Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy A04: A bare-essentials Samsung for first-time smartphone buyers.

SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2022·$130·Score 40/100

A04 was Samsung's floor offering for emerging markets — 60 Hz, HD+, single speaker, Helio P35 — sold purely on the badge and the four-year security promise. As a first phone for grandparents or kids it did its one job; for anyone else it was outclassed by Redmi rivals.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.5" PLS LCD
Chipset
MediaTek Helio P35
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
50 MP
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
192 g
What stands out
  • 5,000 mAh + microSD + jack — entry essentials covered.
  • Samsung software with 4-year security.
  • 50 MP main.
  • Trusted brand badge cheaply.
What to watch
  • HD+ 60 Hz panel, Helio P35 + 3 GB are very slow.
  • 4G only, single speaker.
  • 15 W charging, 5 MP selfie.
  • No fingerprint sensor on the base model.
The phone it has to beat
Oppo A38
$150 · score 50/100