Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs OnePlus Nord 5
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 6800mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Software |
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General
| Colors | Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Navy | Dry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2024 | July 08, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 16, 2024 | July 09, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹36,999 | ₹31,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.83 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1272 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.8:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 390 ppi | 450 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1800 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Weight | 213 grams | 211 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1480 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Adreno 735 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion | Cinematic Mode, HDR, Hi-Res Mode, LED Fash, Long Exposure, Nightscape, Panorama, Portrait, Pro Mode, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | OxygenOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | AI Eraser, AI Translation, AI Unblur, AI Writer |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Portrait | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 80 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| 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, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
