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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs A14 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs A14 5G

71 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
VS
50 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.6-inch Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (with Exynos 1480) that was released on March 11, 2024, against the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 and came out 1 year and 2 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

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
  • Waterproof body (IP67 classification)
  • 86% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (729K versus 391K)
  • Delivers 96% higher peak brightness (1015 against 519 nits)
  • Has 2x more RAM: 12GB versus 6GB
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Shows 7% longer battery life (26:41 vs 24:50 hours)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5 3200 MHz
  • Ability to record video in 4K resolution
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • Stereo speakers
  • Slow-motion recording at 240FPS
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and A14 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 A14 5G

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDPLS TFT
Size6.6 inches6.6 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI390 ppi399 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness1000 nits500 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+No
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus PlusTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio85.8%80.4%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 -
Display tests
RGB color space100% -
PWM120 Hz -
Response time1 ms -
Contrast∞ Infinity -
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A55 5G+96%
1015 nits
Galaxy A14 5G
519 nits

Design and build

Height161.1 mm (6.34 inches)167.7 mm (6.6 inches)
Width77.4 mm (3.05 inches)78 mm (3.07 inches)
Thickness8.2 mm (0.32 inches)9.1 mm (0.36 inches)
Weight213 g (7.51 oz)204 g (7.2 oz)
WaterproofIP67No
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassPlastic
Frame materialMetalPlastic
ColorsWhite, Blue, Purple, YellowBlack, Silver, Green, Red
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Samsung Galaxy A14 5G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1480MediaTek Dimensity 700
Max clock2750 MHz2200 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.75 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76
L3 cache4 MB2 MB
ManufacturingSamsungTSMC
Lithography process4 nanometers7 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsSamsung Xclipse 530Mali-G57 MP2
GPU shading units128128
GPU clock1300 MHz950 MHz
FLOPS~332.8 GFLOPS~243.2 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU245367136002
GPU17154461819
Memory15150392760
UX160841100514
Total score729255391095
Samples[35 tests][4 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature43.8 °C37.5 °C
Stability - 99%
Graphics test23 FPS7 FPS
Graphics score38991194
PCMark 3.0
Web score117126593
Video editing72995629
Photo editing2351913884
Data manipulation113377847
Writing score171279491

Memory

RAM
RAM size8, 12 GB4, 6 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X
Memory clock3200 MHz2133 MHz
Channels42
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB64, 128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
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 6.0
OS size20.1 GB18.8 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power25 W15 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (55% in 30 min)Yes (30% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:03 hr2:22 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:24 hr10:23 hr
Watching video17:52 hr14:47 hr
Gaming05:16 hr06:08 hr
Standby125 hr117 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A55 5G+7%
26:41 hr
Galaxy A14 5G
24:50 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61208192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationOpticalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSNo
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)120 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens123° -
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Macro: 2 MP
3) Depth: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
SensorSony IMX906Samsung JN1
Sensor size1/1.56"1/2.76"
Pixel size1 micron0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution12 MP -
Aperturef/2.2 -
SensorSony IMX258 -
Sensor size1/3.06" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
StabilizationDigital -
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP2 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
SensorGalaxyCore GC5035 -
Sensor size1/5" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh45 -
Preview54 -
Zoom75 -
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G from DxOMark -

Selfie camera

Megapixels32 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution6464 x 48644160 x 3120
Aperturef/2.2f/2.0
Focal length26 mm26 mm
SensorSony IMX616SK-Hynix hi-1336
Sensor size1/2.74" -
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 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.2
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, Galileo
NFC*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*YesNo
Hybrid slotYesYes
LTE Cat*1818
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoMono
Headphone audio jackNoYes
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeBudget
AnnouncedMarch 2024January 2023
Release dateMarch 2024January 2023
Launch price$439$199
SAR (head)0.68 W/kg0.56 W/kg
SAR (body)1.04 W/kg1.28 W/kg
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - 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.
Notes on Galaxy A14 5G:
    - The US version comes with a Dimensity processor, while the others have an Exynos 1330.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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