Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Comparison and Differences

Smartphone 1

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

Smartphone 2

Smartphone 3

More recent model with potential design and software enhancements (year: 2024).
Updated operating system version Android 14, One UI 6 offers the latest features and security updates.
Slightly bigger screen size at 6.5 inches provides a more immersive experience.
Uses a newer Exynos 1480 chipset which might offer improved performance.
Presence of barometer sensor for USA models which may assist in various applications and services.
Possibly lighter weight as it is not specified but the predecessor is 202g.

Slightly higher screen pixel density at 403 PPI for potentially sharper display quality.
Known weight of 202 grams provides certainty about the device's heft.
Available at a known price point of 400 EUR, which could offer better value depending on the A55's price.
Higher AnTuTu v9 benchmark score suggesting better overall performance (score: 512020).
Higher Geekbench scores indicating potentially better CPU & GPU performance.
Official URL and video reviews are available, providing more information for an informed decision.

Final device selection should be based on which features and specifications are more important to the user and potential price differences.

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A55 5G	Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Rating	(+4)	(+3)
Release date	2024, March 11	2023, March 14
Dimensions (HxWxD)	161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm \| 6.34 x 6.34 x 3.05 in	158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm \| 6.23 x 6.23 x 3.02 in
Weight	213 g \| 7.51 oz	202 g \| 7.13 oz
Body Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Navy, Awesome Lemon	Lime, Graphite, Violet, White
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Ion, non-removable	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable
Approximate price	400 EUR	400 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Technology	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	6.6" in	6.4" in
Screen area	106.9 cm²	100.5 cm²
Screen format	19.5:9 (height:width)	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	85.8%	82.9%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2340 px	1080 x 2340 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	390 PPI	403 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Other specs	- 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) -Always-on display	- 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM)
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Rear camera, main	50 MP, Triple	50 MP, Triple
Camera specs	-50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS -12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm -5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)	-50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS -12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm -5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Functions	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps
DxOMark Main Score	108	104
DxOMark Photo	110	106
DxOMark Video	117	115
Front camera, selfie	32 MP, Single	32 MP, Single
Specifications	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8'', 0.8µm
Functions		HDR
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Operating system - OS	Android 14, One UI 6.1	Android 13, One UI 5.1
Chipset	- Exynos 1480 (4 nm)	- Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	- Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Xclipse 530	Mali-G68 MP5
External memory	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal memory	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Single SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 -5G - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE -5G - SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A, 5G	HSPA, LTE-A, 5G
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market/region dependent)
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR EU - 0.68 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)	SAR - 0.81 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.69 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body)

Sensors	- Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity	- Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only)
Other extras	- 25W Fast charging - IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)	- Fast charging 25W - IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)

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