Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Google Pixel 9A (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Google Pixel 9A (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9A (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2424 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 9A (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 9A (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 33969 | Rs. 46999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 8th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 33969. The launch Date of the second phone is March 19, 2025. The Expected cost of Google Pixel 9A (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 46999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9A (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Plus Screen type where as Google Pixel 9A (8GB RAM + 128GB) has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 422 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than Google's phone ~ 83.5%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 9A (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 9A (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Google Pixel 9A (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 9A (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 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 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 9A (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M55 | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 8th, 2024 | March 19, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | Pixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), SIM Tool |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.5 x 163.9 x 7.8 mm | 73.3 x 154.7 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 185.9 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Dark Blue, Light Green | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Plus Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 422 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.1% | ~ 83.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Features | 1000 nits Brightness | Up to 1,800 Nits (HDR) and Up to 2,700 Nits (Peak Brightness), 1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 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), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 |
| VoLTE | Yes | 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 | Wi-Fi 6E with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 128 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Dual Band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 4 Gen. OS Upgrade & 5 Year Security Update | Stereo Speakers, 7 Years of OS, Security and Pixel Drop Updates, AI Mobile (Gemini) |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Digital zoom up to 5x, Super Res Zoom Up to 8x, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces, Magic Editor, Auto Frame, Reimagine, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, Cinematic Pan, Slo-Mo Video Support Up to 240 FPS, 4K Timelapse With Stabilisation, Astrophotography Timelapse, Night Sight Timelapse, Optical Image Stabilisation For Video, Fused Video Stabilisation, Cinematic Pan Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Locked Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Active Video Stabilisation (1080p), Video Formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264) |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen1 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz& 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| 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-ion Battery | 5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 23W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |