Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Tecno Phantom V Fold (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Tecno Phantom V Fold (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2296 x 2000 than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Tecno Phantom V Fold (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Tecno Phantom V Fold (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 7.85 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 13 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 42999 | Rs. 72999 |
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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 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 28, 2023. The cost of Tecno Phantom V Fold (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 72999.
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold (12GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 7.85 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Tecno Phantom V Fold (12GB RAM + 512GB) has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 390 PPI & Tecno's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Tecno's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88% than Samsung's phone ~ 85.8%. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Tecno Phantom V Fold (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 4:3.55 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Tecno Phantom V Fold (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Tecno Phantom V Fold (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 13 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB 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 Tecno Phantom V Fold (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 32 MP + 16 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 13 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Tecno Phantom V Fold (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | A55 | V Fold |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 11, 2024 | February 28, 2023 |
| 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 | 140.4 x 159.4 x 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 299 g |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | Black, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 7.85 inches, 2000 x 2296 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 4:3.55 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 88% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness | 1100 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | Yes, 6.42 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 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, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| 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, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 1/1.3", PDAF 50 MP (Telephoto) PDAF, 2x optical zoom 13 MP (Ultra Wide) 120˚ |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama, HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP (Wide Angle) Cover camera: 32 MP (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Mediatek Dimensity 9000 Plus |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 1x Arm Cortex-X2 at 3.2GHz & 3x Arm Cortex-A710 up to 2.85GHz & 4x Arm Cortex-A510 up to 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MC10 | |
| 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, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| 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, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | |