Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has better RAM than Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) which has resolution of 1334 x 750. Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 1821 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 12 MP |
| Price | Rs. 31999 | Rs. 40990 |
Related Products
Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is Rs. 31999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 15, 2020. The cost of Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) is Rs. 40990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has larger screen size of 6.6 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)'s 4.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 390 PPI & Apple's phone has only 326 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than Apple's phone ~ 65.4%. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) has 16:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)'s 12 MP 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 Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)'s 7 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has version 14 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) has version 13 iOS Operating System.
Related Comparisons
Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 | iPhone SE (2020) |
| 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 | April 15, 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 | 67.3 x 138.4 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 148 g |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 326 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 65.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 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 | |
| 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, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Front |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient light Sensor, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| 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 | Apple Pay |
| 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/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama, HDR | Digital Zoom up to 5x, Panorama, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 7 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | iOS v13 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Apple A13 Bionic |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.65 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | |
| 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 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 1821 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Works with Qi Chargers | |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | 40 hours |