Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G


Quick Comparison


Both Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Samsung Galaxy A55 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

NameSamsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
RAM8 GB8 GB
Display6.7 in6.6 in
Internal Memory256 GB128 GB
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Camera64 MP Quad50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple
PriceRs. 37999Rs. 32989

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Detailed Comparison


Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 37999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is Rs. 32989.

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's 6.6 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 393 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 84.9%. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 14 version.

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Full Comparison


NameSamsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
General
ModelGalaxy A72SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateMarch 17, 2021March 11, 2024
In The BoxHandset, Data Cable (USB Type C to C), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide
Design
Dimensions77.4 x 165 x 8.4 mm77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2 mm
Weight203 g213 g
ColorsIceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon
Display
TypeColor Super AMOLED ScreenColor Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:9 20:9
PPI~ 393 PPI~ 390 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 84.9%~ 85.8%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
FeaturesHDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB
Card SlotYes, upto 1 TBYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYes
5G BandsFDD 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)
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothYes, v5.0, A2DP, LEYes, v5.3, A2DP, LE
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB on-the-go
Extra
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, In Display
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, CompassAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
3.5mm Headphone JackYesNo
NFCYes
Water ResistanceYes, 1 m upto 30 minYes, 1 m upto 30 min
IP RatingIP67IP67
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra FeaturesStereo Speakers, 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 5 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, E-sim
Camera
Rear Camera64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto)
12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Macro
50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesPanorama, HDR, Single Take, Night ModePortrait, Panorama, HDR
Video Recording4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole, Screen Flash
32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole
Front Video RecordingK @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v11Android v14
Custom UIOneUI 6
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 720G Samsung Exynos 1480
CPU2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz
GPUAdreno 618
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicYesMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
VideoYesMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
FM RadioYesNo
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 25W Fast ChargingYes, 25W Fast Charging
Video Playback Time28 hours
Music Playback Time79 hours

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