Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy A04e: Samsung's sub-$100 entry-level phone with a big 5000 mAh battery.
SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2022·$129·Score 50/100
Samsung's sub-$100 phones rarely make tech headlines but they sell in massive volume across South Asia and Africa — the A04e is built to last all day on its 5000 mAh cell while running WhatsApp, YouTube, and banking apps reliably.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.5" HD+ PLS LCD, 60Hz
Chipset
MediaTek Helio P35
RAM
3/4 GB LPDDR4X
Storage
32/64/128 GB eMMC 5.1
Battery
5000 mAh, 7.75W
Main camera
13 MP + 2 MP depth
Weight
188 g
What stands out
- Two-day battery life in actual use
- Ultra-low price point
- Headphone jack retained
What to watch
- HD-only display feels dated
- Helio P35 stutters in modern apps
- eMMC storage limits multitasking
The phone it has to beat
Redmi Note 10 5G
$199 · score 70/100