Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
90
Beebom Score
32
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.6", TFT LCD, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | 64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 15W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | ||
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.6", TFT LCD, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | 64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 15W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Software |
General
| Colors | Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Navy | Matte Aqua, Matte Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2024 | September 29, 2021 | ||
| Availability | March 16, 2024 | October 03, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹39,999 | ₹20,999 | ||
| Colors | Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Navy | Matte Aqua, Matte Black | ||
| Launch | March 11, 2024 | September 29, 2021 | ||
| Availability | March 16, 2024 | October 03, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹39,999 | ₹20,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Type | AMOLED | TFT LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2408 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 390 ppi | 400 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | TFT LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2408 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 390 ppi | 400 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Weight | 213 grams | 203 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | - | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| 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) | - | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Loudspeaker | ||
| Weight | 213 grams | 203 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | - | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| 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) | - | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1480 | Dimensity 700 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1480 | Dimensity 700 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 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 | Depth | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 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 | Depth | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 15 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 15 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 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
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, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
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 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio, Recording | ||
| 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 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio, Recording |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
