Samsung Galaxy A04e vs Xiaomi Redmi A2

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A04e and the Xiaomi Redmi A2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A04eXiaomi Redmi A2
Our rating6/106/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging—10W
RAM (max)4 GB4 GB
Storage (max)128 GB64 GB
Screen size6.5 in6.52 in
Main camera13 MP8 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)188 g192 g
ReleasedOct 2022Mar 2023
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A04e is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi A2 is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A04e is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

Display

Samsung Galaxy A04eXiaomi Redmi A2
TypePLS LCDIPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Size6.5 inches6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels (HD+)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
Aspect Ratio20:9—
Pixel Density~270 ppi—
Protection—Scratch-resistant glass (unspecified)

Platform

Samsung Galaxy A04eXiaomi Redmi A2
OSAndroid 12, One UI Core 4.1Android 12 (Go edition)
ChipsetMediaTek Helio P35 (12nm)MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2.3GHz, 1.8GHz)Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320PowerVR GE8320

Memory

Samsung Galaxy A04eXiaomi Redmi A2
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1)

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy A04eXiaomi Redmi A2
Dual13 MP, f/2.2 (wide, AF) + 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth)—
FeaturesLED flash, Autofocus (main camera)Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Single—8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) + 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy A04eXiaomi Redmi A2
Single5 MP, f/2.25 MP, f/2.2
FeaturesFixed Focus—
VideoNot specified1080p@30fps

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A04eXiaomi Redmi A2
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
ChargingNo fast charging (typically 7.8W or 7W)10W wired

Body

Samsung Galaxy A04eXiaomi Redmi A2
Dimensions164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.49 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)
Weight188 g192 g (6.77 oz)
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Samsung Galaxy A04eXiaomi Redmi A2
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, HotspotWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth5.05.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BDS B1I, GALILEO E1
NFCNoNo
RadioNot specifiedFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0MicroUSB 2.0

Launch

Samsung Galaxy A04eXiaomi Redmi A2
AnnouncedOctober 21, 20222023, March 24
StatusAvailableAvailable. Released 2023, March 24

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A04e or Xiaomi Redmi A2?

Samsung Galaxy A04e — 188 g for the Samsung Galaxy A04e versus 192 g for the Xiaomi Redmi A2.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A04e or Xiaomi Redmi A2?

Xiaomi Redmi A2 — Oct 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy A04e versus Mar 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi A2.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A04e or the Xiaomi Redmi A2 rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy A04e 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi A2 6/10.

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