Samsung is known for its high-end smartphones, but the company also offers budget-friendly devices and Samsung Galaxy M04 is one of these smartphones, which was released in December 2022.

The Samsung Galaxy M04 runs on Android 12 and features a 6.5-inch HD display. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 processor, which provides decent performance for everyday use. The phone has 4GB of RAM and comes with 64GB and 128GB of internal storage options, which can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card.

Samsung Galaxy M04 Review

Design and Build

On the front, Samsung Galaxy M04 has a 6.5-inch display with a waterdrop notch at the top for the front camera. The phone has thin side bezels however the bottom chin bezel is slightly bigger. On the back of the phone, there is a dual-camera setup along with an LED flash. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that is easily accessible and quite fast. The phone consists of a plastic frame and Plastic back. One thing to notice here is that the Samsung Galaxy M04 does not come with any IP rating.

Display

The Samsung Galaxy M04 boasts a standard 60hz 6.5-inch HD display, providing users with an immersive viewing experience. The screen has a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9, providing a sharp and clear visual experience. With its large display, users can enjoy watching movies, playing games, and browsing the web with ease. The display of the Samsung Galaxy M04 has a peak brightness of 400 nits which is suitable for outdoor lighting conditions but not under direct sunlight.

Camera Setup

The Samsung Galaxy M04 features a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The cameras perform well in good lighting conditions but struggle in low-light situations. The main 13-megapixel sensor records videos at a maximum of 1080p@30fps. On the front side of the phone is a 5-megapixel camera for taking selfies or making video calls.

Performance

Underneath its plastic body lies Mediatek Helio P35 coupled with PowerVR GE8320 GPU which provides adequate performance for day-to-day tasks like browsing social media apps or streaming videos online without any lagging issues. This octa-core CPU runs at a speed of 1.8GHz, which allows the device to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without any lag or slowdowns. In addition to its powerful processor, the Samsung Galaxy M04 comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of user memory capacity.

Battery Life

One of the most impressive specifications of the Samsung Galaxy M04 is its massive battery capacity of 5000mAh that lasts all day long even under heavy usage. With its larger battery capacity, the Galaxy M04 can last up to 19 hours of video playback and up to 27 hours of talk time. The phone has a faster charging rate of 15W enabling users to charge their phones faster.