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Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy A55
48.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

$1,199

57.6Inno Score
37.9Performance40.8
46.1Display57.6
46.8Camera66.4
52.7Battery70.2
78.7Features65.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A5510 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+20) and battery (+18). 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 features score: 79 vs 65
  • 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $449 vs $1,199

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 66 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 70 vs 53
  • 400% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 1 x
  • 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A55 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A55Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Screen size6.6 ″6.81 ″+3%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1080x23403200x1440
Pixel density390 ppi515 ppi+32%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits1,700 nits+70%
Screen-to-body85.8 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)353,082Top 75%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)224,206Top 63%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)162,521Top 75%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)258,141Top 75%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A55 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A55Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1480Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 10997,950Top 49%1,040,324+4%Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,150Top 61%1,450+26%Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400Top 57%3,650+7%Top 53%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A55 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A55Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Ultra-wide12 MP48 MP+300%
Telephoto48 MP
Optical zoom1 x5 x+400%
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera32 MP+60%20 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A55 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A55Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%
Wireless charging0 W67 W
Active use endurance11 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A55 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A55Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Weight213 g+9%234 g
Thickness8.2 mm+2%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A55 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A55Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A55 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A55Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1)Android 11 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A55 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy A55Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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