Samsung Galaxy A04s

Samsung Galaxy A04s Review

Design

The Samsung Galaxy A04s measures 164.7mm in height, 76.7mm in width, and 9.1mm in depth, with a weight of 195 grams. It employs a standard, non-foldable design. Available colors include Black, White, Green, and Copper. The phone includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication.

Display

The device features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 270 ppi. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate, with a peak brightness of 400 nits. The display uses a water drop notch design and 2.5D curved glass. It is a capacitive multi-touch screen but lacks HDR support and any form of screen protection.

Performance

The Galaxy A04s is powered by the Samsung Exynos 850 chipset, built on an 8nm process. It features an octa-core CPU with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and another four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. Graphics are handled by an ARM Mali-G52 GPU. The device has multiple RAM and storage configurations, including 3GB/32GB, 4GB/64GB, and 4GB/128GB options. In AnTuTu v8 benchmarks, it scores around 117,300. The phone does not have a cooling system or dedicated gaming buttons.

Camera

The A04s features a triple-camera setup on the rear. The primary lens is a 50MP standard camera with an f/1.8 aperture and CMOS sensor. There is a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture for portrait mode and a 2MP macro lens, also with an f/2.4 aperture. The front-facing selfie camera has a 5MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. Video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps. The camera includes features such as digital zoom, autofocus, touch focus, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), geotagging, HDR, face detection, scene mode, and a self-timer. It also supports slow-motion video at 34 fps, and the LED flash can be used for low-light situations. There is no optical stabilization.

Battery Life

The device is equipped with a 5000mAh Li-Ion battery. It supports 15W fast charging via USB-C. The battery is non-removable.

Software

The Samsung Galaxy A04s launches with Android 12, with planned upgrades to Android 14.

Pricing

The phone is positioned in the "low price" range. The 4GB/32GB version can be found from $100.18 up to $131.87, while the 4GB/64GB version is priced around $102.70. These prices may vary by retailer and region.

Overall Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A04s is a budget-friendly phone with a large 90Hz display and a substantial 5000mAh battery. Its Exynos 850 chipset offers adequate performance for daily tasks and its 50MP main camera provides a decent camera experience in this price range. However, it's essential to note the limitations of the 720p display and the slower charging speed. The lack of 4K video recording and advanced features found in more expensive smartphones will appeal to a particular niche.