Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB) vs Sonim XP8

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Sonim XP8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/6/2024 8:02 PM, updated: 5/20/2025 8:15 AM

Compare Sonim XP8 X Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Sonim XP8 Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)

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!

30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Sonim XP8
+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (109GB available)142% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (45GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+213 grams (7.46 ounces)57% Lighter	vs	335 grams (11.73 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)120% Thinner	vs	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.6"32% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4900 mAh
+25W39% 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.	vs	18W
+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.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound with dual speakers
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
390 PPI	vs	+441 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
IP67 certified	vs	+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
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Model	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
Other model names	Galaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIM	Sonim XP8 (XP8800), AT&T/Verizon
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sonim
Release date	3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024	5/1/2018, Announced: 4/1/2018
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)	79.5 x 152 millimeters (3.13 x 5.98 in)
Weight	213 grams (7.46 ounces)	335 grams (11.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Corning Gorilla Glass	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	390 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
System version	Android 14	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 10
User Interface	One UI 6.1 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 530	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10) Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.1	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4900 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
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: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)	Sonim XP8
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