Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy S24
33.9Performance56.8
46.1Display60.7
46.8Camera47.3
52.7Battery48.4
78.7Features94.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A5511 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 wins this phone face-off, 57.8 to 47.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and features (+16). Samsung Galaxy A55 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A55
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $800
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 34
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 200% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 1 x
- 160% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″+6% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 416 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 2,600 nits+160% |
| Screen-to-body | 85.8 % | 90.5 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 700,000 | 1,700,000+143% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,150 | 2,200+91% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,400 | 6,750+99% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1/4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 3 x+200% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g | 167 g+22% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.6 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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