Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB) has better resolution of 2778 x 1284 than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 40999 | Rs. 123299 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 40999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 13, 2020. The cost of Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB) is Rs. 123299.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB) has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 458 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 390 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has version 14 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB) has version v14.0 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | A55 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 11, 2024 | October 13, 2020 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (USB Type C to C), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2 mm | 78.1 x 160.8 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 226 g |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 458 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Large Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 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, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 5 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, E-sim | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Telephoto) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama, HDR | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | iOS v14.0 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| GPU | Apple GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | 80 hours |