Samsung Galaxy A55
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Samsung Galaxy M56
#571Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A55
Samsung Galaxy M56
Performance
90.890.7
Camera
82.885.6
Display
92.589.3
Battery
33.733.7
Build
82.294.3
Connectivity
85.074.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
78.074.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A55 features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the Galaxy M56 has a glass front and back but uses a plastic frame, making the A55 slightly more premium in build quality.
- Both devices sport a Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, but the A55 supports HDR10+, enhancing its visual experience compared to the M56.
- Performance-wise, both are equipped with the Exynos 1480 chipset and similar RAM configurations, ensuring comparable processing power.
- The A55 has a more advanced selfie camera at 32 MP, while the M56's 12 MP front camera is less capable.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery, but the M56 supports faster charging at 45W compared to the A55's 25W.
- In terms of software, the A55 runs Android 14 with One UI 6.1, while the M56 comes with Android 15 and One UI 7, offering potentially longer software support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55
Samsung Galaxy M56
General
Release Date
2024, March 11
2025, April 17
Announced
2024, March 11
2025, April 17
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.74"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED+, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~382 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Xclipse 530
Xclipse 530
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
45W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in)
162 x 77.3 x 7.2 mm (6.38 x 3.04 x 0.28 in)
Weight
213 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Colors
Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon
Black, Light Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.71 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
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
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass