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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs A54 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs A54 5G

71 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
VS
64 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

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 Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, which is powered by Exynos 1380 and came out 1 year 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 (5)

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
  • Shows 22% longer battery life (26:41 vs 21:52 hours)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5 3200 MHz
  • 22% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (729K versus 595K)
  • The phone is 1 year newer
  • 16% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1168 and 1007 points

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and A54 5G 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
Galaxy A54 5G

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Size6.6 inches6.4 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:919.5:9
PPI390 ppi403 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1000 nits1000 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Touch sampling rate240 Hz240 Hz
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus PlusCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-body ratio85.8%82.8%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space100%99.6%
PWM120 Hz253 Hz
Response time1 ms1 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A55 5G+3%
1015 nits
Galaxy A54 5G
985 nits

Design and build

Height161.1 mm (6.34 inches)158.2 mm (6.23 inches)
Width77.4 mm (3.05 inches)76.7 mm (3.02 inches)
Thickness8.2 mm (0.32 inches)8.2 mm (0.32 inches)
Weight213 g (7.51 oz)202 g (7.13 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP67
Advanced coolingVapor chamberVapor chamber
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalPlastic
ColorsWhite, Blue, Purple, YellowWhite, Black, Green, Purple
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Samsung Galaxy A54 5G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1480Samsung Exynos 1380
Max clock2750 MHz2400 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (4 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.75 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78
L3 cache4 MB4 MB
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers5 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsSamsung Xclipse 530Mali-G68 MP5
GPU shading units128320
GPU clock1300 MHz950 MHz
FLOPS~332.8 GFLOPS~608 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU245367198418
GPU171544133983
Memory151503110679
UX160841152279
Total score729255595359
Samples[35 tests][60 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature43.8 °C40.6 °C
Stability - 98%
Graphics test23 FPS16 FPS
Graphics score38992818
PCMark 3.0
Web score1171210326
Video editing72997239
Photo editing2351925806
Data manipulation1133710004
Writing score1712715967

Memory

RAM
RAM size8, 12 GB6, 8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X
Memory clock3200 MHz2133 MHz
Channels42
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
ROMOne UI 6.1One UI 6.1
OS size20.1 GB28 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power25 W25 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (55% in 30 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:03 hr1:03 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:24 hr08:04 hr
Watching video17:52 hr14:16 hr
Gaming05:16 hr05:24 hr
Standby125 hr106 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A55 5G+22%
26:41 hr
Galaxy A54 5G
21:52 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61208160 x 6120
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)240 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens123°123°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length - 23 mm
SensorSony IMX906Sony IMX766
Sensor size1/1.56"1/1.56"
Pixel size1 micron1 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSony IMX258Samsung S5K3L6
Sensor size1/3.06"1/3.06"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP5 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Focal length - 25 mm
SensorGalaxyCore GC5035 -
Sensor size1/5" -
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh4555
Preview5453
Zoom7579
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy A54 5G from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels32 megapixels32 megapixels
Image resolution6464 x 48646464 x 4864
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length26 mm26 mm
SensorSony IMX616Sony IMX616
Sensor size1/2.74"1/2.8"
Pixel size0.8 micron0.8 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 6 (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 version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
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*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotYesYes
LTE Cat*1818
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedMarch 2024March 2023
Release dateMarch 2024March 2023
Launch price$439$490
SAR (head)0.68 W/kg0.69 W/kg
SAR (body)1.04 W/kg1.34 W/kg
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Hall-effect sensor
- Barometer
- 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.
Notes on Galaxy A54 5G:
    - Only phones with model numbers SM-A546B and SM-A546E support eSIM.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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