Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A55 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/6/2024 8:48 PM, updated: 5/20/2025 8:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 X Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) Compare Huawei P20 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+408 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	390 PPI
+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP1% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2240 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
6.1"	vs	+6.6"8% Larger screen
1/1.7" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches9% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 24MP	vs	+(front) 32MP34% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
22.5W	vs	+25W11% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

256GB (243GB available) / 256GB (234GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Other model names	Huawei P20 Pro CLT-AL00 Dual-Sim, Huawei Charlotte	Galaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2018	3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)	77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2240 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	408 PPI	390 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz	Samsung Xclipse 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10) Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (243GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (234GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4.0"PDAF/LaserOIS3x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.74" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • EMUI 8.1 • Triple back camera with Leica optics • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging (58% in 30min)	• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered