Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has better resolution of 2152 x 1536 than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 7.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4235 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 16 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 31399 | Rs. 118990 |
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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 is Rs. 31399. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G is Rs. 118990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G's 7.3 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has display density of 390 PPI & Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has only 362 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has 16:10 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G's 16 MP + 12 MP + 12 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 Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G's 10 MP + 8 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on v9.0(Pie) version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 | Galaxy Fold 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Single Sim, GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | No |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 11, 2024 | |
| 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 | 117.9 x 160.9 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 263 g |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 7.3 inches, 1536 x 2152 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 16:10 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 362 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness | 4.8 inches when folded |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| 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, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | 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) | 16 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama, HDR | Dual OIS, HDR10, Tracking AF, Scene Optimizer, Shot suggestions, Flaw Detection |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 10 MP + 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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 | 4235 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | |