Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A04s
The Quick Answer
These phones target completely different markets. iPhone 11 Pro Max commands a $1099 price tag with a Super Retina XDR OLED display delivering 2688x1242 resolution and 1200 nits brightness, paired with the lightning-fast A13 Bionic chipset.
The Verdict
These phones target completely different markets. iPhone 11 Pro Max commands a $1099 price tag with a Super Retina XDR OLED display delivering 2688x1242 resolution and 1200 nits brightness, paired with the lightning-fast A13 Bionic chipset. Its camera system features a versatile triple setup with optical zoom and advanced computational photography, while 4K@60fps video recording and IP68 water resistance provide premium durability. Battery capacity sits at 3969 mAh with wireless charging. Galaxy A04s costs $149 and aims for everyday affordability with a 6.5-inch PLS LCD screen (1600x720 resolution, 400 nits), a larger 5000 mAh battery, and modest Exynos 850 performance. Its 50 MP main camera looks impressive on paper but lacks the optical zoom and computational depth of the Pro Max. One UI Core 4.1 provides basic Android functionality without flagship features. Performance, display quality, and camera capabilities heavily favor the iPhone 11 Pro Max, justifying its premium positioning. For anyone seeking flagship performance and professional-grade imaging, the iPhone wins decisively. However, budget-conscious users needing basic smartphone duties and extended battery life should consider the Galaxy A04s, despite its limitations in processing power and display quality.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max if…
- →Outstanding battery life — best iPhone at the time
- →Triple camera system with Night mode
- →Gorgeous Super Retina XDR OLED display
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A04s if…
- →Extremely affordable Samsung phone at $149
- →5000 mAh battery provides multi-day endurance
- →90Hz display is smoother than typical entry-level 60Hz phones
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pros
- Outstanding battery life — best iPhone at the time
- Triple camera system with Night mode
- Gorgeous Super Retina XDR OLED display
- 18W fast charger included in the box
- Excellent build quality with matte glass back
Cons
- No 5G connectivity
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Heavy at 226 g
- Wide notch design
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
Samsung Galaxy A04s
Pros
- Extremely affordable Samsung phone at $149
- 5000 mAh battery provides multi-day endurance
- 90Hz display is smoother than typical entry-level 60Hz phones
- NFC support for contactless payments at the budget tier
- 50 MP main camera takes acceptable daylight photos
Cons
- HD+ resolution is pixelated on the 6.5-inch screen
- Exynos 850 is very slow — struggles with basic multitasking
- Only 15W charging takes hours for a full charge
- No 5G connectivity
- 2 MP macro and depth cameras are useless
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A04s |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 12 (One UI Core 4.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 226 g | 195 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm | 164.7 x 76.7 x 9.1 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8 |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB / 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3969 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 2688 x 1242 | 1600 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 400 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (8x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G52 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 850 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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