Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Quick Comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Name | Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 28849 | Rs. 33999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 09, 2023. The cost of Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 28849. The launch Date of the second phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is Rs. 33999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.9% than Samsung's phone ~ 85.8%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Poco F5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | F5 | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 09, 2023 | March 11, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (USB Type C to C), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.95 x 161.11 x 7.98 mm | 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 213 g |
| Colors | Carbon Black, Electric Blue and Snowstorm White | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 390 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.9% | ~ 85.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits, 12-bit Panel, 1920 Hz PWM dimming, 5,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio , 16000+ Automatic Brightness Dimming Levels, 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 7 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6 N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6/6E | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3725 mm2 Vapour Chamber, X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor, Hyberboost Gaming, Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-res Audio | Stereo Speakers, 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 5 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, E-sim |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 1/2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Rear Video Recording, Portrait, Night, Pro Mode, Document Mode, 64MP, 2X In-Sensor Zoom, HDR Mode, Short Video, Panorama, Vlog Mode, Custom Watermark, Slow Motion, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Macro Mode, Tilt Shift, Macro Video, Video Beautify, Timed Burst, Film Camera, AI Art Framing, Video Features: Short Video, Timelapse, Movie Frame, Slow Motion, Vlog, Filter, Beautify | Portrait, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | OneUI 6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| CPU | 2.91 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-A710@2.91 GHz & 3xCortex-A710@2.49 GHz & 4xCortex-A510@1.8 GHz | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG,WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Sonic Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | |