Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2992 x 1344 than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5060 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 45999 | Rs. 139999 |
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Detailed Comparison
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. 45999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 139999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.8 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 482 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 390 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 12 GB RAM. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 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) has 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 42 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | A55 | GA05985-IN |
| 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 | August 13, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (USB Type C to C), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide | Pixel 9 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2 mm | 76.6 x 162.8 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 221 g |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian |
| 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 | 6.8 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 482 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness | Upto 2000 Nits (HDR) and Upto 3000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 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) | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | 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 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| 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 | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI), Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.7 (Wide Angle) 48 MP f/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP f/1.7 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama, HDR | Pro Controls, High-Res (Upto 50MP), Super Res Zoom Upto 30X, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 32 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 42 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | |
| 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 | 5060 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 37W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 23W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | |