Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A04s
The Quick Answer
Apple's iPhone 11 Pro commands a $850 premium over Samsung's Galaxy A04s, and the difference in experience justifies much of that gap.
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 11 Pro commands a $850 premium over Samsung's Galaxy A04s, and the difference in experience justifies much of that gap. The iPhone 11 Pro features a superior 5.8-inch OLED display with 2436x1125 resolution and 1200 nits brightness, compared to the A04s' 6.5-inch LCD panel delivering just 400 nits and 1600x720 pixels. Performance heavily favors Apple's A13 Bionic chip, which outpaces the Exynos 850 by a significant margin in both speed and efficiency. Camera quality shows stark differences: the iPhone 11 Pro's triple camera system with optical zoom, advanced computational photography, and 4K 60fps video recording far exceeds the A04s' basic 50MP sensor and 1080p 30fps capability. Battery life slightly favors Samsung with 5000mAh versus 3046mAh, though the iPhone's efficiency means comparable real-world usage. Build quality differs dramatically, with the iPhone offering premium stainless steel and IP68 dust/water resistance versus plastic construction without any rating. Samsung's advantage lies purely in price and display size for basic users needing a phone for calls and texts. For anyone expecting smooth performance, excellent cameras, and longevity, the iPhone 11 Pro delivers substantially better value despite its cost.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro if…
- →Triple camera system with Night mode
- →Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- →18W fast charger included in the box
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
Pros
- Triple camera system with Night mode
- Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- 18W fast charger included in the box
- A13 Bionic was the fastest mobile chip in 2019
- Premium matte glass finish
Cons
- No 5G support
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Smaller battery than Pro Max
- Wide notch design
- Starting at $999 for 64 GB was steep
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 | Samsung Galaxy A04s |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 12 (One UI Core 4.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 195 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 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 | 3046 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 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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