Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | ||
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software |
General
| Colors | Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Navy | Blue, Black, Grey | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2024 | August 29, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 16, 2024 | August 29, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹39,999 | ₹18,999 | ||
| Colors | Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Navy | Blue, Black, Grey | ||
| Launch | March 11, 2024 | August 29, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 16, 2024 | August 29, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹39,999 | ₹18,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 390 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1100 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 390 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1100 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Weight | 213 grams | 192 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 213 grams | 192 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1480 | Exynos 1330 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Mali-G68 MP2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1480 | Exynos 1330 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | AI Assistant, Google Gemini | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | AI Assistant, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
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, UMTS | ||
| 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, UMTS |
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 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| 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 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
