Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 85990 | Rs. 38499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 11, 2020. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G is Rs. 85990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 38499.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has display density of 525 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.41% than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 85.8%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB 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 Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G's 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v10 (Q) and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G | A55 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 11, 2020 | March 11, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (USB Type C to C), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.7 x 161.9 x 7.8 mm | 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 213 g |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 525 PPI | ~ 390 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.41% | ~ 85.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, 120Hz Refresh Rate, Curved Display | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | |
| 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), 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, A2DP, LE, aptX | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | 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 | 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 0.3 MP (TOF 3D) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 30x Digital Zoom, 3x Optical Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Portrait, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 Autofocus | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| CPU | 2.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MP11 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 25W | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 9W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | |