Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 108 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 39980 | Rs. 111999 |
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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. 39980. The launch Date of the second phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 111999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.8 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has display density of 515 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.8% than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's ~ 85.8%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s 108 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 40 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 10 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 11, 2024 | January 14, 2021 |
| 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 | 75.6 x 165.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 227 g |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 515 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 89.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| 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, Dual Stand-By |
| 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, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| 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, BDS, GALILEO |
| 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 | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 108 MP f/1.8 10 MP f/4.9 (Telephoto) 10 MP f/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama, HDR | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 32 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 40 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v10 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | |