Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A56
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A56. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A56 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A56
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 30999 | Rs. 43990 |
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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. 30999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be June 15, 2024 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy A56 is Rs. 43990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56 has larger screen size of 6.72 inches in comparison 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 Samsung Galaxy A56 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A56 has display density of 403 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than Samsung Galaxy A56's ~ 82.9%. Both phones 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 Samsung Galaxy A56's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A56 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56's 64 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple 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 Samsung Galaxy A56'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 13 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M55 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 8th, 2024 | June 15, 2024 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.5 x 163.9 x 7.8 mm | 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 180 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Dark Blue, Light Green | Lime, Graphite, Violet, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Plus Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.1% | ~ 82.9% |
| Features | 1000 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| 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) | |
| 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes, Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 4 Gen. OS Upgrade & 5 Year Security Update | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 64 MP PDAF, OIS f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP 123˚, 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 50 MP f/2.4 (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 32 MP 26mm, 1/2.8", 0.8µm f/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | One UI 6.0 | OneUI 5.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen1 | Samsung Exynos |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz& 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |