Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Sony Xperia 10 V
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy A55 delivers superior value with a brighter 120Hz Super AMOLED display (1000 nits vs 700), faster Exynos 1480 processor, and more versatile camera system including 12MP ultrawide and 5MP macro capabilities. Sony's Xperia 10 V counters with a more compact 6.1-inch frame, genuinely useful 2x optical telephoto zoom, slightly faster 30W charging, and IP68 water resistance (versus IP67). Display refresh rates heavily favor Samsung at 120Hz for scrolling fluidity. Performance differences are notable,Samsung's newer chipset handles gaming and multitasking more confidently. Camera quality depends on priorities: Samsung excels at wide coverage and macro work, while Sony's telephoto delivers flexibility for distant subjects. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but Samsung's faster processor and brighter display demand more power. For most users seeking better performance and display quality at this price point, Samsung Galaxy A55 emerges as the stronger choice.
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 Sony Xperia 10 V if…
- →Featherlight 159 g — extremely easy to carry
- →OLED display at this price is unusual
- →IP68 full water resistance
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
Sony Xperia 10 V
Pros
- Featherlight 159 g — extremely easy to carry
- OLED display at this price is unusual
- IP68 full water resistance
- Headphone jack and microSD included
- Clean software with two years of updates
Cons
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- Snapdragon 695 is noticeably mid-tier
- 6 GB RAM is tight for multitasking
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide and telephoto fall short of rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Sony Xperia 10 V |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 159 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Aluminum frame, frosted glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm | 155 x 68 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 5 MP macro | 8 MP, f/2.5, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
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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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