Samsung Galaxy S23 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 45999 | Rs. 40999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 01, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 5G is Rs. 45999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 40999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has display density of 422 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.1% than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 85.8%. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
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 S23 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 S23 5G's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S23 | A55 |
| 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 | February 01, 2023 | March 11, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (USB Type C to C), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm | 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 213 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 390 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.1% | ~ 85.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Features | Always-on display, 1750nits Peak Brightness | 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 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 | 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 |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | 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 on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | 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 | No | 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 | AI Mobile (Galaxy Mobile), Embedded-SIM Support | Stereo Speakers, 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 5 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, E-sim |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 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 | AR Zone, Bixby Vison, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow Mo, Video | Portrait, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | OneUI 6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | |
| 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, DFF, DSF, APE | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, 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 | 3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | |