Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs iQOO 9
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Beebom Score
42
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.56", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP+13MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 4350mAh, 120W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia and Gaming |
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General
| Colors | Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Navy | Legend, Alpha, Phoenix | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2024 | February 23, 2022 | ||
| Availability | March 16, 2024 | February 26, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹39,999 | ₹42,990 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 9
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.56 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2376 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 1.85:1 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 390 ppi | 398 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Weight | 213 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 9
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1480 | Snapdragon 888 Plus | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Adreno 660 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Gimbal Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iQOO Funtouch | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4350 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 120 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
