Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 comparison
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| Released at Feb, 2023 | Released at Mar, 2024 |
Pros
- Less weight
- Screen with a higher pixel density
- More performance in the AnTuTu test
- More performance in the GeekBench test
- Battery with a higher capacity
- Larger display size
Side-by-side comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Samsung Galaxy A55. The key differences between them: 6.1" vs 6.6" display, 3900mAh vs 5000mAh battery, 8GB vs 8 / 12GB RAM and 168g vs 213g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
77.4 mm (3.05″)
161.1 mm (6.34″)
70.9 mm (2.79″)
146.3 mm (5.76″)
8.2 mm
7.6 mm
- Samsung Galaxy A55
- Samsung Galaxy S23
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM-S911B / SM-S911B/DS / SM-S911U / SM-S911U1 / SM-S911W / SM-S911N / SM-S9110 / SM-S911E / SM-S911E/DS | SM-A556V / SM-A556U / SM-A556U1 / SM-A556B / SM-A556B/DS / SM-A556E / SM-A556E/DS / SM-A5560 | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 13 | Android 14 | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 5.1 | One UI 6.1 | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6mm | 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 168g | 213g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Phantom Black / Cream / Green / Lavender / Graphite / Lime | Iceblue / Lilac / Navy / Lemon | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1" | 6.6" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super AMOLED | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1080x2340 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 425ppi | 390ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | 120Hz | ||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS / 10MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video | 50MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS / 12MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm / 5MP, f/2.4, (macro) | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 12MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | 32MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Exynos 1480 (4 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Adreno 740 | Xclipse 530 | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB | 8 / 12GB | ||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 / 256 / 512GB | 128 / 256GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac / 6e | a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.3 | 5.3 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | ||||||||
Audio
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3900mAh | 5000mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Ion | Li-Ion | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1231075 (v9) | 635598 (v9) | ||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 4950 (v5.1) | 3259 (v5) | ||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy A55?
The main differences are: 6.1" vs 6.6" display, 3900mAh vs 5000mAh battery, 8GB vs 8 / 12GB RAM and 168g vs 213g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the Galaxy S23 or the Galaxy A55?
The Galaxy A55 has the bigger battery: 5000mAh vs 3900mAh.
Which has a larger display, the Galaxy S23 or the Galaxy A55?
The Galaxy A55 has the larger display: 6.6" vs 6.1".
Which is lighter, the Galaxy S23 or the Galaxy A55?
The Galaxy S23 is lighter: 168g vs 213g.
Which is faster, the Galaxy S23 or the Galaxy A55?
The Galaxy S23 scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 1231075 (v9) vs 635598 (v9).
