Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

ProcessorSamsung Exynos 1480Samsung Exynos 2100
Display6.6", Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 120 Hz6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+12MP+5MP/32MP64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP
Battery5000 mAh4800 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
Recommended ForDisplay, Software and Build QualityBattery, Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera
ColorsAwesome Iceblue, Awesome NavyPhantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red
LaunchMarch 11, 2024January 14, 2021
AvailabilityMarch 16, 2024January 29, 2021
Launch Price₹39,999₹81,999
TypeFull HD+ Super AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10+
Size6.6 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch390 ppi394 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1000 nits1300 nits
Weight213 grams200 grams
FrontGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP67 (dust and water resistant)IP68 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers Tuned by AKG
Chipset BrandSamsungSamsung
Chipset NameExynos 1480Exynos 2100
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUXclipse 530Mali-G78 MP14
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UI 6One UI 6.1
OS Updates(Years)44
Camera Resolution50 MP64 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleTelephoto
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP12 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideWide-angle
Camera 3 Resolution5 MP12 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacroUltra-wide
FeaturesHDR, Panorama, LED FlashLED Flash, auto-HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, Digital Zoom
StabilizationOISOIS
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Front Camera Resolution32 MP10 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesHDRDual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Capacity5000 mAh4800 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Ion
Charging Speed25 w25 w
Wireless ChargingNoYes
Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5
Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth5.3
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFCYesYes
RadioNoFM Radio
Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Ultrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesGalaxy AICircle to Search, Chat Assist
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light SensorAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)