The Samsung Galaxy A04e sits at the very bottom of Samsung's range and is refreshingly honest about that. It is the cheapest route into One UI Core and Samsung's update policy, and for a first phone, a spare handset or a step up from an ageing feature phone it handles the basics without fuss. The 6.5-inch screen is generously sized but only HD+ at 60Hz, so text and video look noticeably soft next to anything from the Galaxy A16 or A17 generation, and the plastic body goes without a fingerprint reader. The 5,000mAh battery is the genuine strong point: paired with an undemanding low-resolution display it clears a full day easily and often stretches to two. The 13MP main camera is serviceable in daylight and falls apart quickly indoors. The thing worth weighing in 2026 is longevity. It launched on Android 12 with two OS upgrades and four years of security patches behind it, so its supported life is nearly done. Anyone who wants a phone that will still be patched in a few years should look at a newer entry-level Galaxy A instead.