Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A71 Comparison and Differences

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

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Newer model with more recent technology (year: 2024).
Support for 5G connectivity, offering faster network speeds.
Higher performance chipset (Exynos 1480) with a more advanced CPU architecture.
Larger battery capacity of 5000mAh, which may result in longer battery life.
Improved screen refresh rate of 120Hz for smoother visuals and better touch response.
Higher-resolution main camera at 50 MP with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
IP67 dust/water resistant rating.
Newer version of the operating system (Android 14) with One UI 6.
More memory configurations available, including versions with 8GB RAM.
Advanced Bluetooth version 5.3.
USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG support for additional connectivity.
More durable screen protection with Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version, potentially newer than Gorilla Glass 3).

Has a 3.5mm headphone jack, accommodating traditional wired headphones.
Dedicated microSD card slot for expandable storage up to 1TB without sacrificing a SIM slot.
Slightly higher screen resolution at 1080 x 2400 pixels.
Includes FM radio functionality.
Additional variant available with Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (in the Philippines).
Higher pixel count in the main camera (64 MP).
Quad-camera setup may offer more versatility in photography with a depth sensor.
Capable of recording higher resolution video at 2160p@30fps with the rear camera.
More affordable, known price point at 399 EUR.
ANT+ support for connecting with fitness and health monitoring devices.

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A55 5G	Samsung Galaxy A71
Rating	(+0)	(+0)
Release date	2024, March 11	2019, December
Dimensions (HxWxD)	161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm \| 6.34 x 6.34 x 3.05 in	163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm \| 6.44 x 6.44 x 2.99 in
Weight	213 g \| 7.51 oz	179 g \| 6.31 oz
Body Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Navy, Awesome Lemon	Prism, Crush Black, Silver, Blue, Pink
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Ion, non-removable	4500 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po
Battery life		Talking time - Up to 42 h (4G) Music play - Up to 107 h
Approximate price	400 EUR	399 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Technology	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	6.6" in	6.7" in
Screen area	106.9 cm²	108.4 cm²
Screen format	19.5:9 (height:width)	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	85.8%	87.2%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2340 px	1080 x 2400 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	390 PPI	393 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Other specs	- 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) -Always-on display
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Rear camera, main	50 MP, Triple	64 MP, Quad
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)	-64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF -12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide) -5 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (macro), 1/5.0", 1.12µm -5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm, depth sensor
Functions	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS
DxOMark Main Score	108	84
DxOMark Photo	110	89
DxOMark Video	117	74
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	1080p@30fps
DxOMark Selfie Score		83
DxOMark Photo		83
DxOMark Video		82

Operating system - OS	Android 14, One UI 6.1	Android 10.0; One UI 2
Chipset	- Exynos 1480 (4 nm)	- Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm) - Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) - Philippines
CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	- Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU	Xclipse 530	Adreno 618
External memory	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE
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 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A, 5G	HSPA, LTE-A
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market dependent)
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.0, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR EU - 0.68 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)	SAR - 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.51 W/kg (head) 1.56 W/kg (body)

Radio	No	FM radio
Headphone jack	No	Yes
Others		- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors	- Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity	- Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Other extras	- 25W Fast charging - IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)	- ANT+ - Fast battery charging 25W
Versions		- Versions: SM-A715F/DS, SM-A715F/DSN (Global); SM-A715F/DSM (Russia)

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