Samsung Galaxy A81 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A81 and Samsung Galaxy A55 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A81 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A81 | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 10 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 34999 | Rs. 31399 |
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Price And Launch
The cost of Samsung Galaxy A81 is Rs. 34999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is Rs. 31399.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A81's 6.8 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A81 has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has display density of 390 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A81 has only 387 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A81's 48 MP + 10 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A81 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 48 MP + 10 MP Dual 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 v9.0 (Pie) and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A81 | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A81 | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+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 | |
| Weight | 213 g | |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 390 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | 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 | 48 MP + 10 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, yes Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Portrait, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 48 MP + 10 MP | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | |