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POCO F3 vs Samsung Galaxy A55

POCO F3

Xiaomi

POCO F3

$349

41.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A55
48.4Inno Score
34.7Performance37.9
47.5Display46.1
31.3Camera46.8
43.3Battery52.7
65.3Features78.7
9 spec wins — POCO F312 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A55

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A55 wins this phone face-off, 48.4 to 41.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+15) and features (+13). POCO F3 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO F3

  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 30% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Lower launch price: $349 vs $449

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A55

  • Stronger performance score: 38 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 31
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 43
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
  • 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP

Display

Display comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy A55
Screen size6.67 ″+1%6.6 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi+1%390 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits+30%1,000 nits
Screen-to-body85.8 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)378,834+7%Top 66%353,082Top 75%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)171,089Top 72%224,206+31%Top 63%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)173,146+7%Top 66%162,521Top 75%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)266,988+3%Top 72%258,141Top 75%

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy A55
ChipsetSnapdragon 870Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 10990,057Top 50%997,950+1%Top 49%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,050Top 66%1,150+10%Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,000Top 63%3,400+13%Top 57%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy A55
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Optical zoom1 x
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera20 MP32 MP+60%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy A55
Capacity4,520 mAh5,000 mAh+11%
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging0 W
Active use endurance11 h

Design

Design comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy A55
Weight196 g+8%213 g
Thickness7.8 mm+5%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP53IP67
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy A55
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy A55
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 12)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge3 years4 years+33%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO F3 versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecPOCO F3Samsung Galaxy A55
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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