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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Google Pixel 6a

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Google Pixel 6a

71 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
VS
63 out of 100
Google Pixel 6a
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Google Pixel 6a

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.6-inch Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (with Exynos 1480) that was released on March 11, 2024, against the Google Pixel 6a, which is powered by Google Tensor and came out 1 year and 10 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments (1)

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Has 2x more RAM: 12GB versus 6GB
  • Shows 29% longer battery life (26:41 vs 20:44 hours)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
  • Has a 0.5 inch larger screen size
  • Comes with 590 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4410 mAh
  • Delivers 16% higher peak brightness (1015 against 876 nits)
  • The phone is 1 year and 10 months newer
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 6a
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • 25% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (909K versus 729K)
  • More recent OS version: Android 15 versus 14
  • 10% higher pixel density (429 vs 390 PPI)
  • Weighs 35 grams less
  • 24% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1448 and 1168 points
  • Better grip in hands – the body is 5.6 mm narrower

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Google Pixel 6a crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Galaxy A55 5G
vs
Pixel 6a

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Size6.6 inches6.1 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI390 ppi429 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness1000 nits500 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1100 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus PlusCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body ratio85.8%82.2%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space100%96.9%
PWM120 Hz240 Hz
Response time1 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A55 5G+16%
1015 nits
Pixel 6a
876 nits

Design and build

Height161.1 mm (6.34 inches)152.2 mm (5.99 inches)
Width77.4 mm (3.05 inches)71.8 mm (2.83 inches)
Thickness8.2 mm (0.32 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight213 g (7.51 oz)178 g (6.28 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP67
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassPlastic
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Blue, Purple, YellowWhite, Black, Green
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Google Pixel 6a in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1480Google Tensor
Max clock2750 MHz2800 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (2 + 2 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.75 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex A55
- 2 cores at 2.25 GHz: Cortex A76
- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-X1
L3 cache4 MB4 MB
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers5 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesTensor Processing Unit
GraphicsSamsung Xclipse 530Mali-G78 MP20
GPU shading units1281280
GPU clock1300 MHz848 MHz
FLOPS~332.8 GFLOPS~2170.9 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Galaxy A55 5G
729255
Pixel 6a+25%
909498
CPU245367250722
GPU171544324786
Memory151503143829
UX160841190161
Total score729255909498
Samples[35 tests][34 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature43.8 °C41.4 °C
Stability - 56%
Graphics test23 FPS37 FPS
Graphics score38996194
PCMark 3.0
Web score117126266
Video editing72995842
Photo editing2351918092
Data manipulation113379519
Writing score1712715351

Memory

RAM
RAM size8, 12 GB6 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5
Memory clock3200 MHz3200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardMicroSDNo
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GB -

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 12 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)
ROMOne UI 6.1Stock Android
OS size20.1 GB14.3 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh4410 mAh
Max charge power25 W18 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (55% in 30 min)Yes (42% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:03 hr1:51 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:24 hr08:25 hr
Watching video17:52 hr14:20 hr
Gaming05:16 hr05:34 hr
Standby125 hr89 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A55 5G+29%
26:41 hr
Pixel 6a
20:44 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61204032 x 3024
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens123°114°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
1) Standard: 12.2 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP12.2 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Focal length - 27 mm
SensorSony IMX906Sony IMX363
Sensor size1/1.56"1/2.55"
Pixel size1 micron1.4 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length - 17 mm
SensorSony IMX258Sony IMX386
Sensor size1/3.06"1/2.9"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
SensorGalaxyCore GC5035 -
Sensor size1/5" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
StabilizationDigital -

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh4565
Preview5467
Zoom7574
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 6a from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels32 megapixels8 megapixels
Image resolution6464 x 48643840 x 2160
Aperturef/2.2f/2.0
Focal length26 mm24 mm
SensorSony IMX616Sony IMX355
Sensor size1/2.74"1/2.8"
Pixel size0.8 micron1.12 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth featuresLELE, A2DP
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version23.1
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby -
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotYesNo
LTE Cat*1820
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Galaxy A55 5G+5%
91.4 dB
Pixel 6a
87.4 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedMarch 2024May 2022
Release dateMarch 2024June 2022
Launch price$439$449
SAR (head)0.68 W/kg0.99 W/kg
SAR (body)1.04 W/kg1.31 W/kg
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
Further details
Notes on Galaxy A55 5G:
    - The barometer is only available in the model for the USA.
    - SM-A556B/DS and A556E/DS models come with two physical SIM cards.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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