Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Verdict
Both phones share a similar price-to-performance philosophy but target different priorities. Galaxy A55 excels with its larger 5000 mAh battery, delivering exceptional longevity for daily users, while S24 FE compensates with wireless charging and a more powerful Exynos 2400e chipset. Display quality favors S24 FE considerably,its Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel reaches nearly double the brightness at 1900 nits versus A55's 1000 nits, plus superior color accuracy. Camera systems differ meaningfully: A55 relies on macro capabilities while S24 FE adds a proper 3x telephoto lens and shoots 4K at 60fps. S24 FE's IP68 rating outperforms A55's IP67 for water resistance. However, A55 justifies its $200 lower price with remarkable battery endurance and adequate processing power for most tasks. S24 FE's stronger GPU (Xclipse 940) and superior display make it better for gaming and content consumption. Choose A55 if battery life matters most; pick S24 FE for premium display quality and camera versatility.
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 S24 FE if…
- →Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- →Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- →Seven years of software updates
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 S24 FE
Pros
- Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- Includes 3x telephoto camera
- IP68 rated
Cons
- Heavier than the standard S24 lineup
- Exynos 2400e is detuned versus the S24
- Only 25W charging
- Plastic-feeling build at this price
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm | 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 5 MP macro | 8 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Deca-core (1x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1480 | Exynos 2400e |
| 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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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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