Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy A55 delivers solid mid-range performance with a vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display and capable 50MP main camera, making it an excellent value at $449.99. Galaxy S23+ commands double the price with superior processing power from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, brighter Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen at 1750 nits, and significantly better camera versatility including 10MP 3x telephoto zoom and 8K video recording. S23+ also offers faster 45W charging with wireless capabilities and slightly slimmer design. However, A55's 5000mAh battery outlasts S23+'s 4700mAh, and both share identical 8GB RAM and resolution specs. For photography enthusiasts and power users, S23+ justifies its premium with flagship features. Budget-conscious buyers seeking reliable performance and excellent everyday imaging should choose A55, which provides 80 percent of premium capabilities at half the cost.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A55 if…
- →Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- →Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23+ if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- →Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- →4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A55
Pros
- Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Four years of OS upgrades and five years of security
- IP67 water and dust resistance
Cons
- Exynos 1480 lags behind Snapdragon rivals
- Heavy at 213 g
- No dedicated telephoto camera
- Only 25W charging with no charger included
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- 4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
- Four years of OS updates and five years of security patches
- Versatile triple camera with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM at the $999 price point
- FHD+ resolution instead of QHD+ on the 6.6-inch display
- 45W charging is slower than Chinese competitors
- No expandable storage or microSD slot
- Design is very similar to S22+ with minimal visual changes
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 5 MP macro | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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