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Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+

Samsung's flagship S24+ dominates across performance metrics with its superior Exynos 2400 chipset, delivering noticeably faster processing and gaming capabilities compared to the A55's Exynos 1480. Display quality heavily favors the S24+, featuring a sharper 1440p Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with 2600 nits brightness versus the A55's 1080p AMOLED at 1000 nits. Camera systems diverge meaningfully—S24+ offers 8K video recording and a proper 3x optical telephoto lens, while A55 relies on a basic 5MP macro setup. Battery capacity slightly favors A55 (5000mAh vs 4900mAh), but S24+ compensates with 45W fast charging and wireless charging absent on the budget model. Build quality edges toward S24+ with lighter weight, slimmer profile, and superior Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. For content creators and demanding users, the S24+ justifies its premium pricing through substantially better performance, imaging, and display technology. Budget-conscious buyers get reliable everyday performance from the A55, but flagship features remain exclusively on the S24+.

Samsung Galaxy A55
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A55
$450
7.8/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S24+
$1,000
8.9/10
Winner

Full Specifications

SpecSamsung Galaxy A55Samsung Galaxy S24+
SoftwareAndroid 14, One UI 6.1Android 14, One UI 6.1
Body
Weight213 g196 g
MaterialAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
IP ratingIP67IP68
Dimensions161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Camera
Main camera50 MP, f/1.8, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Front camera32 MP, f/2.212 MP, f/2.2
Video4K@30fps8K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Telephoto5 MP macro10 MP 3x optical
Ultrawide12 MP, f/2.212 MP, f/2.2
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh4900 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired
Wireless charging15W
Display
Size6.6 inches6.7 inches
TypeSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO
Resolution2340 x 10803120 x 1440
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)10002600
Processor
CPUOcta-core (4x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz)Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz)
GPUXclipse 530Xclipse 940
ChipsetExynos 1480Exynos 2400
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.3

Category Scores

Samsung Galaxy A55
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Value
8.4
7.2
Camera
7.6
8.8
Battery
8.1
8.0
Display
7.5
9.4
Performance
7.2
9.1

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+

Pros

  • Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
  • Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
  • 12 GB RAM standard
  • Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
  • Seven years of software updates

Cons

  • Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
  • No telephoto improvement over S23+
  • Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
  • 45W charging unchanged

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